An Asylum welcomes you to explore your alternate self. This brand was established with the intent to move away from the existing practices while also incorporating aspects of the past and individual’s art practices. It is also the translation of a personal project which seeks to draw attention away from the negative stigma existing around mental illnesses.

With An Asylum, there is a blend of fashion and art obvious in the process of creation as well as the medium implemented in the creation of their apparel and accessories.

The products are all created by two artists who make use of experimental methods like CGI to explore and tell stories that revolve around the human psyche. The brand combines the use of visual arts, fashion, design, and digital media as an extension of the self.

A poignant quote on an-Asylum website reads “An introduction and an invitation into our alternate selves, one which we might be living amongst, running from, unaware of; one which you are peeling out of in an attempt to expose our own – an asylum that is always present inside every one of us”

In a moment when mental illness is gradually gaining much-needed attention, An Asylum invites us through the power of fashion to take a look at how we need to explore all possibilities, in this case, step out of your comfort zone and try something unique. Their unique style blends art and fabric to create clothing that speaks to unique individual identities. There is a shift towards a unique style as opposed to what is usually obtainable.

Through their philosophy, the brand continually sheds light on a part of society that is desperately in need of attention. One might consider them not just a fashion store, but a unique advocate for mental health awareness and self-exploration.

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Online Store: https://an-asylum.com
Instagram: @an_asylum