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Mert Otsamo
DESIGNER PROFILE / GLOBAL THAI SILK

Mert Otsamo

COUNTRYFinland flag Finland

01 — THE INSPIRATION

Designer inspiration

The inspiration for the dress comes from Hilma af Klint’s The Swan. Its swan-like, almost angelic silhouette forms a counterpart to a dramatic black look I designed earlier. Together, the two looks reflect the contrasts within the work — light and darkness, delicacy and strength.

COUNTRY / DESIGN INSPIRATION

Creative story from Finland

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CONNECT / PARTICIPANT

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04 — PARTICIPANT FILMS

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ENGLISH INTRODUCTION01

Introduction Video — English

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Design sketch by Mert Otsamo

Mert Otsamo · DESIGN / SKETCH

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