Following HAZI HAUS’s first collection, “Inner Child Ambrosia” in FW24, Juvenescence Thalia captures the sequence of life that flows from childhood to adulthood. The inspiration adorning Juvenescence Thalia is rooted in Chang’s desire to relive a liberated adolescence, free from societal and cultural perceptions that suppress girls’ authentic self-expression. Through playing dress-up in the blossoming changes that empower femininity, the collection tells a dream-like coming-of-age story that subverts the male gaze. Juvenescence Thalia ridicules the objectification of maturing femininity and shines the spotlight on more captivating and enchanting narratives, dreamed and lived by girls ourselves.
Contrasted against the darker palettes of the last collection, Juvenescence Thalia explodes girlhood in fun and flirty confetti with bright colours and animated textures that scream, “I don’t care!” Juvenescence Thalia is a tale of anyone’s inner girl – heart fluttering, wide-eyed, she stumbles into a stage of curious exploration and quirky experimentation. Bouncing in a glittery tweed bouclé bubble skirt trailing pink checkered ribbons from her denim jacket, she skips and strides, head held high, towards the glimmering world of young adulthood.
