Homo Avian Graduate Collection 2026
This graduate collection investigates the imagined synthesis of humans and birds, translating skeletal structures, movement, and adaptation into dramatic silhouettes. Combining laser cutting, 3D printing, hand dyeing, and traditional garment construction, Leo Hill-Daniel developed a series of sculptural looks inspired by pigeon plumage, balancing structured forms with organic drapery. The collection reflects an ongoing fascination with biology, engineering, and the emotional power of transformation through dress.
Look 1
Consists of a hand dyed T shirt dress which has had spine graphics screen printed. Draped panels hand from the side seams and connect to the Vertebrae Jeans, creating wing like structures which suspend the outer arms of the Vertebrae Jeans. Spine headpiece is 3D printed segments hand stitched to a denim strap that is mounted to the head via and elastic headband.
Vertebrae jeans inspired by spine segments, has two protruding arms held up with boning channels and fused fabric.
Look 2
Consists of a floor length denim fencing jacket with asymmetrical front closure, princess sleeves and screen printed spine graphic on the back panel. Front panel has a hand dyed draped piece that brings flow and movement to the denim coat. Deep circular pockets in a contrast fabric. Rope piping detail inspired by the texture of bird legs.
Large billowing jeans help the jacket hold out its volume and add an even more dramatic silhouette to the look .
Look 3
Consists of a short lightweight fencing jacket dress, with multiple pleats around waist to add volume and flow along with applique panels made of laser cut leather and wood inspired by skeletal structures.
Hand dyed canvas trousers with rope piping detail sewn into organic curved paneled segments, with dramatic waist darts for silhouette detail.
Accessories consist of mesh ribbed sleeves with leather applique panels, silver rivets attach the leather to the mesh. And also a draped lightweight hood/face mask that billows in the wind.
Look 4
Consists of a draped grey dress top with cuffs in either corner allowing for bottom of dress to become wing like structures. Top has one arm hole and one off the shoulder side with rope piping strap to hold it up. Also has matching spine graphic printed on the front and back of the top.
Fur jeans made of black denim and synthetic fur paneled together to create a dramatic and textural pair of jeans, additional texture is added with rope piping details and ridged panels.
Accessories include a grey bandana like head piece with leather applique panel running down the middle across the head.
Look 5
Consists of a fitted dress top inspired by the shape of a vertebrae section. The top has 2 structural panels one either side which add dramatic silhouette and a leather and wood panel suspended from the midriff inspired by skeletal structures.
A double layered draped skirt made on the bias to create volume sits on top of a pair of large trousers, made from structural upholstery fabric.
Look 6
Consists of Hand dyed vest top with kangaroo pouch pocket detail in the middle of the top. Top has a zip detail at the center back neckline.
Trousers are Japanese construction worker inspired with symmetrical spine graphics screen printed under pocket sections. Feature a lower denim panel to add volume and sturdiness to the trousers.