UNFRAMED: The Character-Driven Runway
UNFRAMED is Alter Ego Expressions’ character-driven fashion production, where original artwork, custom garments, masks, movement, hair, makeup and performance combine to turn runway models into fully realized personas. First presented at Bumbershoot 2026, UNFRAMED is now being developed beyond its original runway debut into its next stage as an evolving fashion and performance project.
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How Eyes of Hell Became Xavier’s Nomadic Goth Cowl Neck Tank
Look inside the red and black pattern of the Nomadic Goth cowl neck tank, then see how Xavier, makeup and dresser Eddie completed the Bumbershoot runway character.
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The Shadowed Relic: A Character Revealed in Stages
A hooded drape, illustrated back and staged reveal change how The Shadowed Relic reads from depiction to runway. -
Why We Hid the Best Part of the Obsidian Executioner’s Skirt in the Back
The Obsidian Executioner was designed around a delayed reveal. See how black mesh, fringe, Eyes of Hell artwork and movement made the back of the skirt the payoff. -
How We Made the Celestial Sovereign Wrapped Tunic Set
Follow Gat’s Celestial Sovereign from the original sketch and garment depiction through fitting, movement testing and the Bumbershoot runway. -
Five Handmade Masks That Transformed Alter Ego’s Runway Looks at Bumbershoot
Five handmade masks and the UNFRAMED garments they were made to accompany, from the Divine Observer to the Obsidian Executioner. -
How We Turned Original Artwork Into a Living Runway Gallery at Bumbershoot
The story behind UNFRAMED: how Alter Ego transformed original artwork into 18 runway looks, masks, movement and a living gallery at Bumbershoot.
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From Graphic Tees to Bespoke Runway Garments: Alter Ego’s Evolution
How Alter Ego Expressions grew from graphic tees, tapestries and art objects into bespoke wearable art and 18 runway originals for UNFRAMED at Bumbershoot.
