Growing up as a chubby kid, a certain statement was pounded into my head: “People won’t see me past my body.” We live in a world where we’re wired as shallow beings. We focus on mere physical attributes, where people are defined as how they appear. With such unattainable standards, we create self-judgment and self-prejudice. This collection is a personal attempt to push judgment past our exterior. Peeling out our layers; using human anatomy as a muse, Scoop Me Out reminds of our true center– being human in its most vulnerable and truest form. If I take away the part of me that I’m only seen for, If I take away the surface, Will I be finally seen for who I truly am?

Techniques: Quilting, Airbrushing, Handknitting, Crocheting, Creative Cutting, Iron-on Printing

Materials: Velvet, Chenille Yarn, Microfiber, ITY Jersey, Faux Stretch Leather, Tulle, Puff Vinyl, Airbrush, Inflatables, Ceramic Clay, Sprayable Foam, Acrylic Sheets

Designer: Dhenyze Guevara (dhenyze.atelier@gmail.com / dfaguevara@gmail.com)

Model: Jade Tabinas, Clare Dacanay, Eloisa Jauod, Alayne Umali, Trisha Martinez

Hair/ Makeup: Grace Diaz-Sun, Ding Alvarado

Photographer: Through the Lens of JhunLirio

Editor: Dhenyze Guevara

Styling Assistant: Dhenyze Guevara, Dennis Guevara, Ruby Guevara, Marley Carbonell