collections by aj

"80HD" 

“wearing marjorie” & “cheryl’s bow”

wearing marjorie is an ensemble of my great grandma, marjorie’s painting circa 1965 turned top with elastic and fabric from her granddaughter, my aunt, cheryl’s vintage prom dress. z stitched and modeled by @rachaelheppner

cheryl’s bow is my aunt cheryl’s prom dress deconstructed into a skirt using the bow as a clasp, sewed by @caseyhennessy

“eternal sunshine of the spotted mind”

upcycled vintage yellow dress from @revolver_fargo with original artwork by me

the tomboy corset is the top of my aunt cheryl’s prom dress upcycled with a lace corset and original artwork by me;
styled with a red @champion vintage football jersey from @tasteevintage layered under my aunt cheryl’s vintage pink ballet dress

is my aunt cheryl’s vintage ballet dress upcycled with an original clown artwork by me and paired with @izzys.inks thrifted boxing shoes

“pigskin princess”

“clown couture”

The title, “80HD,” cleverly plays on the idea of heightened sensory overload that comes with ADHD, portraying the experience of hyper-awareness or overstimulation in everyday life, speaking to the narrative of those whose inner turmoil fuels artistic self-expression through fashion design and styling. 

 My 80HD collection is an extension of that part of me, channeling my inner child to create freely, honoring girlhood nostalgia and the divine feminine not confined to societal norms and gender roles.