"Fashion and costume can offer freedom, protection, power. Sometimes they can even change the world."
So says Chiaki Shimizu, a textile designer who is on a mission to prove that fashion is an underutilized resource for social change.
Pull on a favorite sweater and feel the tension release. Slip into a tailored jacket and experience a rush of strength and confidence. The power of fashion to change how people feel about themselves and the world is undeniable.
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