Shinsugi is an artisanal indigo denim brand that fuses streetwear edge with femininity, born from the idea that nothing is truly broken. Every flaw carries a story, a unique mark of its maker, every detail as intricate and complex—just like people. We believe that to be human is to honour every aspect of ourselves, to see beyond the cracks and continuously mend better versions of ourselves, piece by piece. It reimagines the philosophy of “kintsugi”—the art of mending porcelain with gold, giving new life to every piece. We work with natural dyes, textile manipulation, asymmetry, and intentional irregularity to show that art doesn’t have to be flawless to be meaningful. Each piece holds the imprint of time, touch, and transformation. They’re tangible reminders that your stories are the canvas - with its fractures, missteps, and recovery are worth striving for.
Category
Retail Merchandising
Diploma in
Apparel Design & Merchandising
Key Skills
Retail Merchandising
Fashion Design
Brand Experience
Hello, I'm Gabrielle. I approach fashion as a medium for personal narratives and world-building. My work explores the relationship between silhouette, texture, and symbolism to create garments that evoke mood and identity while juxtaposing contrasting concepts. Influenced by historical fashion, character designs, organic forms, and abstract concepts, I love to experiment with layering, proportion, and material to balance delicacy with structure. I am particularly interested in themes of mending, transformation, and asymmetry, using design as a medium for visual storytelling. Through fashion, I aim to create expressive pieces that invite interpretation while remaining grounded in thoughtful construction, layering and textile exploration.
