Introducing laurel blue - Kepler 138, a project that explores the existence ad potential mystical inhabitants of the newly discovered water planets - Kepler 138 d& c. Building upon my previous Laurel Blue collection, which centered around the ocean, this project delves into the theme’s continuous evolution.

Kepler 138 d & c are exoplanets with a density between rocky and gas-giant planets, with a significant volume of water. On Kepler 138, we find planets with gravitational pulls much greater than our own. Lands made mostly water and an atmosphere above boiling point. Therefore, the first signs of life I imagine must be a water specifies with a skeleton made exclusively of cartilage. In my mystical world, I envisage Kepler 138 d & c to have their own unique sharks. Inspired by the survival of sharks, who predated dinosaurs by 200 million years, I imagine the presence of water species on Kepler 138 with cartilage skeletons for buoyancy.

My garments reflect the mystical and majestic nature of these unique sharks and incorporate kinetic sculptures to emulate their movement. The material choices, including thermochromic pu vegan, symbolizing the warmer atmosphere of Kepler 138, showcasing a temperature change through fashion. Through this collection, I aim to present the captivating essence of these mystical animals in a fantastical world, reflecting my profound connection to the ocean and limitless imagination for the future.