“My focus for this thesis is the body, garment and the deepening relationship between the two. I like to observe how a person walks, breathes, bends, etc. and through those movements it shows the power clothing has over the body.This collection challenges the body’s movement. Because when the body is met with certain challenges there is usually an internal dialogue that begins with the wearer. Questioning if that is where they should place their arms or if that is the right direction of a garment. I wanted to magnify that experience and create garments that enable that internal dialogue.” -Tamara Maroño Garza