05/03/2026
The Fabric of Society
Winner
Type Here 2025
Designer: Sonia Mijatov
A giant plastic plaid bag. Our coming-of-age totem. In the face of moving houses, cities & lifetimes - these bags carry us. Despite the flimsy exterior they’re a manifestation of our & ‘she’ll be right’ attitude and a bit of dumb luck. We ignore bulging zips barely holding our worldly possessions together, or the fabric threatening to rip, schlepping our baggage place to place.
Built by sewing letters hand cut from the bag itself, this entry shines a light on a humble staple in kiwi culture, whether crumpled at the back of a cupboard or a proud tapestry in our garages.
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📸 .chloe