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“Sigourney” Suit

Design House Chromat
Designer Becca McCharen-Tran American

fall/winter 2016−17

Not on view

CONFIDENCE 1. Feeling or consciousness of reliance on oneself or one’s circumstances. 2. The state of feeling sure:

Becca McCharen-Tran’s collections for Chromat celebrate a range of body types. Invariably, she takes the figure as her focal point, utilizing inventive cuts, striking color combinations, and eco-friendly materials to create attractive activewear that meets aesthetic, ethical, and comfort-based concerns. This unapologetic emphasis on the body has led to such innovations as the anti-chafing thigh bands featured here presented in collaboration with Bandelettes), which seamlessly fuse novelty and functionality, prioritizing the experience of the wearer above all else.

“Sigourney” Suit, Chromat (American, founded 2010), Synthetic — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

“Sigourney” Suit, Chromat (American, founded 2010), Synthetic

“Sigourney” Suit, Chromat (American, founded 2010), Synthetic

“Sigourney” Suit, Chromat (American, founded 2010), Synthetic

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Title: “Sigourney” Suit

Design House: Chromat (American, founded 2010)

Designer: Becca McCharen-Tran (American, born 1985)

Date: fall/winter 2016−17

Medium: Synthetic

Credit Line: Courtesy Chromat

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