Second Skin©
A six part documentary series about the way people dress around the world
by Susan Ward
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Humans are born naked, the immediate response in most cultures is to wrap a newborn baby for warmth or protection. As we grow, we evolve in our taste and choose our mode of dress for a complex variety of reasons. Second Skin aims to transcend the narrow perspective of "fashion" and look at clothing on a daily, street level. In some cases garment styles have remained unchanged for millennia. Seasonally changing fashion is a part of this general scheme but not the only thing influencing what people wear. Second Skin considers the ramifications of various types of clothing production, from individually handmade garments to the mass market and the effects both locally and internationally of clothing production. The working titles of the episodes are....
Natural Forces
The natural rhythms of life. Making clothes, natural dyes, weaving, spinning and harvesting natural fibres, ancient skills and lore.
Religious Feast
Religion provides a moving feast of colour, symbolism, passion and controversy
Fashion Victims
People will endure incredible amounts of pain and embarrassment to achieve "sex appeal" with varying success
Purpose Built
Clothing created for the specific purpose of extending the capacity of the body, enabling flight, breathing underwater, immolation and more!
Masquerade
Whether seeking dramatic effect or effective concealment of ones identity, the mask has many uses and is beloved by revellers, criminals and penitents.
Future Shock
Bionics are a reality, some believe the next stage in evolution to be integrated robotics, is technology the future or will there be a return to grass roots?
This documentary is an ongoing project. If you have a story to share and would like to contribute to the production drop us a line at Stardust Studios.
A drover on the Hay Plain in Australia, wearing clothing that protects him from the harsh sun.
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