Article: PARALLEL HORIZONS
PARALLEL HORIZONS
IN THE SPIRIT OF BRIDGING DIVIDES AND THE CONVERGENCE OF CREATIVE MINDS, ALLIANCE x SOVEREIGN STATE IS A THEMATIC COLLABORATION THAT SPANS GENERATIONS AND TIMEZONES.
‘PARALLEL HORIZONS’
IS A CAPSULE COLLECTION THAT RECOGNIZES THE PERSPECTIVES WE HAVE IN THE PLACE WE LIVE, OUR ROOTS, AND THE SPACES IN BETWEEN.
THIS COLLABORATION IS A CELEBRATION OF THESE TWO PERSPECTIVES AND THE NEW VISION THAT EMERGES AS A RESULT.
MEANING BEHIND EACH DESIGN -
PARALLEL TEE:
This design features the Balisong (butterfly) knife. On first glance you’ll notice the ‘A’ from Alliance and ‘S’ from Sovereign, representing our joint venture. Digging deeper, the handles of the knife are a combination of bamboo with the ends fabricated with a foreign influence, capturing the dual identity experience of Filipinos abroad. The blade of the knife is also adorned with flowers to balance the edge of our deep cuts with the temperance of grace.
COCKFIGHT TEE:
This design takes a second look at this bloodsport and our own personal conflicts of perspective. We vs. the other, you vs. me, me vs. me. Is this a battle or a choreographed dance. If you look carefully the blades were drawn backwards on the legs symbolizing that the harm we intend for others often ends up hurting us the most.
HORIZONS TEE:
This design encapsulates the essence of our upbringing amidst the Scarborough Bluffs – a summer sanctuary visited by many. Look deeper into the scene, and you'll discover a traditional Philippine fishing boat. This boat, intertwined with our childhood tales of grandparents casting nets to reel in fish, symbolizes the fusion of our roots and present reality.
JEEPNEY CITY TEE:
In this design, we've reimagined the traditional jeepney from our Philippine homeland. This revamped rendition harmoniously merges the city skyline and the idyllic beaches, with sands and waters that evoke a deep sense of belonging. It's a heartfelt homage to our hometown's urban travel culture.