The Torso Top is a one-shoulder blouse with an open back and a swooping asymmetrical panel that falls below the waist.
It features small tucks at the shoulders that, although subtle, inform a fit that contrasts flow and structure, creating a casual elegance that can be worn on a variety of occasions.
A series of darts sculpts a panel over the shoulder, a construction feature informed by the ‘Torso’ piece from Parallel Frames, the absurd sculpture series that Kate developed to drape and design the collection on.
Ties at the front side in the same deep navy 100% cotton seersucker as the body allow for an adjustable fit, while a lavender purple tie at the back provides a soft pop of colour.
Made from deadstock fabric in Magandjin (Brisbane)
Available for preorder now - ships November 6th 2026.
Parallel Frames brings together two key pillars of KATALYST —conceptual sculpture and ready-to-wear garments — positioning them in conversation and allowing each practice to inform the other. Our RS27 collection, Parallel Frames is a result of this dialogue.
Parallel Frames distorts the traditional mannequin silhouette to explore how the use of standardised body shapes in design affects our perception of the normative body. Three abstract forms reminiscent of bodily shapes were made from wire and fabric offcuts and became dress forms that were draped upon to develop RTW styles. The design process for each garment begins here, and was then fitted on the human body and adjusted, going back and forth in a conversation between constructed forms and natural ones.
The Torso Top is a one-shoulder blouse with an open back and a swooping asymmetrical panel that falls below the waist.
It features small tucks at the shoulders that, although subtle, inform a fit that contrasts flow and structure, creating a casual elegance that can be worn on a variety of occasions.
A series of darts sculpts a panel over the shoulder, a construction feature informed by the ‘Torso’ piece from Parallel Frames, the absurd sculpture series that Kate developed to drape and design the collection on.
Ties at the front side in the same deep navy 100% cotton seersucker as the body allow for an adjustable fit, while a lavender purple tie at the back provides a soft pop of colour.
Made from deadstock fabric in Magandjin (Brisbane)
Available for preorder now - ships November 6th 2026.
Parallel Frames brings together two key pillars of KATALYST —conceptual sculpture and ready-to-wear garments — positioning them in conversation and allowing each practice to inform the other. Our RS27 collection, Parallel Frames is a result of this dialogue.
Parallel Frames distorts the traditional mannequin silhouette to explore how the use of standardised body shapes in design affects our perception of the normative body. Three abstract forms reminiscent of bodily shapes were made from wire and fabric offcuts and became dress forms that were draped upon to develop RTW styles. The design process for each garment begins here, and was then fitted on the human body and adjusted, going back and forth in a conversation between constructed forms and natural ones.
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