DIGITAL FASHION VISUALS FOR RUMI
‘The old Grecians used to make
statues that would look like the
ultimate human (which showcased their
vision of the ideal body). It’s time
to transcend the human body.'
- Bappie
(quoted from ROYAL-T research interview)
ROYAL_T
In the digital fashion visuals of the concept ROYAL-T, the created avatars are portrayed as royalty. The avatars have been created in partnership with people of the BIPOC trans community.
Royalty are seen as those with the highest statue. With ROYAL_T, RUMI empowers trans folk by putting them on a pedestal and seeing them as the royalty they are. Creating positive representation in the digital realm by giving trans people the royal status they deserve.
Over the years there has been a lot of misrepresentation in the media, which shaped a negative, societal and cultural narrative about trans people. There are however, a lot of different trans experiences in the trans community. From people who live stealth, who don't tell others they’re trans, to people who don’t undergo surgery to feel affirmed in their gender and many more.
There have been some big steps within society on the visibility of trans and non-binary people, through series and movies. But outside of the media trans people are still experiencing violence and oppression within society. RUMI stresses the necessity for a broader movement of social change, the battle against transphobia isn’t over. But positive representation can be a means to an end to change the constructed narrative.
ROYAL-T is a love letter to the trans and non-binary community. The trans and non-binary community deserve the space to celebrate and be celebrated. Showcasing successful and wholesome stories that empower the community to fully express themselves and experience joy. There are a lot of opportunities in the digital realm, and it’s important to shape this space into a positive one through the representation and visibility of trans and non-binary folk.
RUMI creates the positive representation, the community deserves.
In the digital fashion visuals of the concept ROYAL-T, the created avatars are portrayed as royalty. The avatars have been created in partnership with people of the BIPOC trans community.
Royalty are seen as those with the highest statue. With ROYAL_T, RUMI empowers trans folk by putting them on a pedestal and seeing them as the royalty they are. Creating positive representation in the digital realm by giving trans people the royal status they deserve.
Over the years there has been a lot of misrepresentation in the media, which shaped a negative, societal and cultural narrative about trans people. There are however, a lot of different trans experiences in the trans community. From people who live stealth, who don't tell others they’re trans, to people who don’t undergo surgery to feel affirmed in their gender and many more.
There have been some big steps within society on the visibility of trans and non-binary people, through series and movies. But outside of the media trans people are still experiencing violence and oppression within society. RUMI stresses the necessity for a broader movement of social change, the battle against transphobia isn’t over. But positive representation can be a means to an end to change the constructed narrative.
ROYAL-T is a love letter to the trans and non-binary community. The trans and non-binary community deserve the space to celebrate and be celebrated. Showcasing successful and wholesome stories that empower the community to fully express themselves and experience joy. There are a lot of opportunities in the digital realm, and it’s important to shape this space into a positive one through the representation and visibility of trans and non-binary folk.
RUMI creates the positive representation, the community deserves.
especially those who do not fit in the western standard of "beauty" and being trans’
- Hêja
(quoted from ROYAL-T research interview)
The visuals are completely created by RUMI, consisting of avatars (created in DAZ), garments (created in CLO) & environments (created in Maya & DAZ).