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Metagarden
MetaGarden Collection
Designer Mert Otsamo (31) has drawn inspiration for his latest collection MetaGarden
from dystopian future visions portraying fusion between technologies and organic life.
Picturing a future where different life forms may fuse and blend in more beautiful ways.
In this collection, Otsamo brings forward a poetic and breathtaking play of silhouette-shapes and material choices, whilst reminding us about the most profound beauty found within the layered interpretations of the deeper meaning behind the inspiration.
He describes MetaGarden as an appreciation for nature:
Its fragility, its beauty, and its unending powers within.
His interested Future outlook also led him to virtualize one statement piece from the collection: creating a digital wearable, available for online avatars exploring the metaverse.
Otsamo is left wondering how cloning and biohacking will partake in human evolution?
Will artificial intelligence and technological possibilities be able to extend what is available to us as humans?
About Me
Mert Otsamo is a young, self-taught designer based in Finland. He has received attention and praise for both his original and distinguished style, as well as his skillful tailoring that accentuates the dramatic contrasts of the human figure.
Otsamo's heritage lies in the Finnish Northern Ostrobothnia and Turkey, and from an early age he began making clothes inspired by cartoons and video games. His childhood passion offered an escape from the dramatic challenges and adversity he faced growing up. His upbringing and constant reflection upon the fragility of life has served as a foundation for his work.
Otsamo's first independent collection embodied his signature style, consisting
of intriguing sculptural pieces. The collection was well received and selected styles were made available for purchase in various concept stores in Finland. The collections that followed have gradually evolved towards a more specialized pattern-making and tailoring which has further distinguished his label and unique approach to design.
Despite his young age, Otsamo’s work has gained notable amounts of media attention nationwide. The designer has been featured in international fashion magazines such as Prestige, 125 MAGAZINE and REVS, a young high-end fashion magazine that’s published in 25 countries.