Omnia Paratus
A Fashion Design thesis project by Lorenzo Gamba
Academic year
2023- 2024
The thesis explores how continuous exposure to visual and auditory stimuli in contemporary society leads to a natural defense mechanism in the brain: habituation, which diminishes our ability to experience intense emotions and respond to the surrounding reality. This state of overstimulation makes us numb, disconnected from our true human nature.
The project draws inspiration from philosopher Byung-Chul Han, who argues that humanity's salvation relies on an ethic of non-action and the pursuit of a stimulus-free state to reclaim our authentic human essence. The thesis proposes using fashion design to encourage greater contemplation and personal connection, countering the frantic pace of modern life and promoting a balance between stimulation and introspection.
In this context, fashion becomes a means to rediscover our capacity to feel, contemplate, and live authentically.
The Fashion Design thesis projects aim to explore how new generations can contribute to redefining the future of fashion, combining aesthetics and sustainability: "dressing well" becomes an act of personal expression that avoids anonymity, focusing on quality garments made with attention to detail and respect for the environment. The theses seek to outline a new global language of tailoring, inclusive and without boundaries, that combines beauty, sustainability, and tradition, offering an innovative vision for the fashion of the future.
Thesis Supervisor: Alessandra Montanaro
Assistant Supervisor: Alessandro Turci
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