Exuvia is a powerful, narrative-led collection that explores transformation through time, revealing how environments evolve, adapt, and carry their histories forward.
Rooted in the meaning ‘to shed an outer layer in order to grow,’ Exuvia draws inspiration from the evolving landscape of a country park in Haydock, England, Kane’s hometown.
Haydock was once one of the richest coal mining areas in the UK, with as many as 13 collieries operating at one time. That history carries weight, especially knowing that Wood Pit, the last to close in 1971, was also the site of a devastating disaster in 1878 that claimed the lives of 189 men and boys. Inspired by a site that evolved from coal mines to landfill to restored landscape, the collection captures a layered story of transformation and renewal. Comprising 16 designs, Exuvia is structured as a series of life cycles grouped into four “lives,” each representing a moment in time and expressing how the land has been shaped, redefined, and ultimately transformed. Through considered colour palettes and layered textures the collection is both visually compelling and rich in depth, meaning a lasting connection to a place.
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