Jay Sebastian Williams
I run Empty Brains, a radical punk inspired label that was established in response to the current political and environmental crisis. It has been producing out of Bristol for nearly 3 years and I have been developing new product alongside my Fashion Degree. Inspired by the shapes and patterns seen on archival Military collections, products are developed through several different processes that start with sourcing used or deadstock garments. Using a bricolage approach, garments are de and re- constructed, and embellished through processes of print, embroidery and patchwork. Underpinned by a dogmatic approach to sustainability and an appreciation of
The Scavenger Lovers
A short film of two scavengers who meet on the scrapyard outskirts of town and fall in love. Produced as a promo film for the End Blind Mass Consumption by Empty Brains. All garments are made by Empty Brains.
Gambling Angels Khaki Bomber Jacket
A look from the 'End Blind Mass Consumption Collection' which includes the Khaki Bomber Jacket and Said Capitalism Camo Shorts - Made from 100% upcycled clothing and fabric with original designs screen printed onto patches.
Patchwork Camo Parka Advert
Short advert filmed during lockdown for the new Patchwork Camo Parka by Empty Brains, inspired by how I would wear and use the jacket, with a subtle comment on the covid-19 green screen world we now live in.
Empty Brains Portfolio Spread
A portfolio spread featuring slogan and patch designs, brand info and a lookbook shot from the End Blind Mass Consumption Collection featuring the Camo Star Khaki Parka.
Empty Brains Lookbook Photo
A look from the 'End Blind Mass Consumption Collection' which includes the Patched Star Khaki Combat Trousers and Butterfly Crop Top - Made from 100% upcycled clothing and fabric with original designs screen printed onto patches.
End Blind Mass Consumption Zine
Two pages from the zine made to explain my degree collection End Blind Mass Consumption using traditional 70s collage techniques. Left page was the front cover and right page explains one of the original patch designs I created about Boris Johnson and capitalism.