In 2017, Marc Khafre presented his first work of art: a clothing collection entirely handmade, cut, and sewn by the artist. Conceived as both a creative debut and a critical statement, the collection questioned the purpose of modern clothing production—how it has shifted from a fundamental human necessity to one of the most polluting industries in the world.
Each piece was constructed from pure natural fabrics, chosen for their integrity, longevity, and deep connection to the history of dress. The silhouettes drew inspiration from Japanese Ukai fishermen and the austere yet graceful forms of Buddhist monastic robes. The result was a body of work that felt both timeless and forward-looking: garments at once functional, spiritual, and unburdened by the excess of trend.Â
This debut work presented an alternative vision of clothing: sustainable, purposeful, and rooted in craft. It also marked the starting point of Marc's ongoing practice of rethinking materials and their cultural and ecological meaning.
