degxnerate youth gallery

maya peats - designer

olivia peats - media/marketing

Artistic double exposure of a person with layered facial features, wearing a dark top and a necklace with two pendants, against a neutral background.
Black and white portrait of a person with curly hair, wearing a hoodie, resting their face on their hand, looking thoughtfully.

WITH AN ETHOS rooted in ORIGINALITY anD nonconformity, Degenerate Youth REPRESENTS THIS THROUGH unisex avant-garde dystopian fashion through up-cycling and ethical production methods. 

Maya Peats, DY FASHION DESIGNER, has been honing her skills to further establish the brand in the scope of today’s fashion. As a student at Otis College of Art and Design, she has blended her personal styles with institutional techniques to perfect her vision.

Olivia Peats, ART DIRECTOR, has made her own mark on the label BY creating STRIKING visuals SUCH AS FASHION SHOW backdrop GRAPHICS, PRINTS, AND CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY AND EDITORIALS. The visuals mirror the fluidity of each piece. -Kabeer Kansara

Three dress forms displaying unfinished garments in a fashion design studio.

Debuting their first collection, “Decadence” in SS23, the Peats have continued working on expanding the reach and message of the BRAND. They have been a part of multiple flea markets and popups across the los angeles area showcasing the sustainable craftsmanship behind the brand. The “Intemperance” collection made its debut for SS24 at the TENS fashion show. Pieces from the show made their way to NYFW 2024, worn by various creatives. - Kabeer kansara

Person in black clothing standing on rocky terrain with a stone cliff in the background.

LATEST:

intemperance editorial photoshoot

OUR GOAL WAS TO FOCUS ON SILHOUETTES AND FINDING WAYS TO BE CREATIVE WITHOUT TOO MUCH DISTINCTIVE FABRICATION OR TREATMENTS ADDED TO THE GARMENTS. THE SCULPTED PIECES ARE PATTERNED TO HAVE A BASIC SHAPE BUT THE WEARER’S BODY DECIDES THE CREASES, FOLDS, AND OVERALL DRAPE OF THE GARMENT AS IT CONFORMS TO THEIR FIGURE.

CABRILLO BEACH - LOS ANGELES - CALIFORNIA

the intemperance editorial photoshoot took place at Cabrillo Beach, where the rocky cliffs, sandy terrain, and frequent gusts of wind served as the perfect environment and world for our garments.

This unique environment allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the raw beauty of the location.

Through careful composition and creative direction, we were able to capture the bold, gritty, and timeless elements that define the collection. The textures of the rocks, the shifting sands, calm waves of the ocean, and wind brought a natural and timeless energy.

Group of people in fashion-forward outfits posing on rocky terrain with a cliff background.

intemperance collection on the runway

TEns fashion show

spring 2024

Three people in stylish outfits posing indoors, with social media handles tagged above them.
Models walking on a fashion runway surrounded by an audience, with a spotlight in the background, in monochrome.

OUR MODELS ARE OFTEN OTHER CREATIVES WHO SHARE SAME VALUES AND SIMILAR IDEAS.

THIS ALLOWS US TO ALWAYS BE INSPIRED BY DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES AND POINT OF VIEWS WHILE WORKING.

WE ALWAYS LIKE TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION.

Person wearing a white sleeveless top with a hood and chain necklaces, against a plain background.
Person in a dark asymmetrical dress with one sleeve, standing against a light-colored wall, wearing thigh-high black socks and showing a tattoo on the left arm.
Person wearing a draped off-shoulder beige garment.
Person wearing a distressed off-shoulder top and white pants.

MARKETING

WIth our marketing approach, we wanted to start a series “Fashion Fusion, where We collaborated with other creatives of all artistic industries to restyle a piece from any collection.

these collaborations led to new ideas for future collections, and a fresh perspectives.

Collage of people modeling different outfits in a room with clothes on a rack and pictures on the wall.
A person dressed in an edgy, punk-style outfit. They are wearing a dark, ripped shirt, mini skirt, and platform boots. They also have striped fingerless gloves, a studded belt, and dark makeup, standing against a background with industrial elements and old metal panels.

GLOOMS IG: @GLOOMY.ANTAGONIST

Person wearing a white knit sweater and a hat, standing outdoors with arms behind head.

MISA IG: @MARISSARDELL

A person wearing a white hooded outfit in an urban setting, holding the hood with one hand and adorned with various jewelry.

SAYDA IG: @SAYDIZZLE

A poster with a person on it, featuring the text 'DEGENERATE YOUTH' on a rocky surface.

prints

for our prints, we wanted to develop 4 features, each with a dynamic editorial from our cabrillo intemperance collection photoshoot. The scene has more emphasized mood with bold, desaturated colors paired with gritty textures.

A photo lying on a rocky surface featuring a person in a white outfit with the text "DEGENERATE YOUTH" prominently displayed across the image.
Poster of a person in a dress and boots, with the text "DEGENERATE YOUTH," placed on a textured rock surface.
Poster on a rock surface featuring a person with long hair wearing a black outfit and boots, with text 'Degenerate Youth' in a bold font.