Performance “Netherworld” For FINE CHAOS at CPHFW24

Created from “FINE CHAOS AW24 FASHION SHOW ‘Here, After, Eternity: Netherworld’ presented during CPHFW. In the storytelling, 'NETHERWORLD' refers to the false consciousness that residents of 'The Dome' enter, designed to keep society docile and unquestioning of government initiatives. In the Netherworld, everything is perfect – perfect because it’s fake.

Technological Dependency: Just as the computer chips in the storytelling are used to control and manipulate individuals without their knowledge, in the real world, we are increasingly reliant on technology, with concerns about data privacy, surveillance, and the growing influence of tech corporations. The storytelling mirrors how modern systems like social media, AI, and digital currency can shape and control our behavior.

Escapism and Virtual Reality: The Netherworld offers a utopian escape, where individuals can live idealized lives within a virtual space. This reflects real-world trends, such as the rise of virtual worlds, gaming, and the Metaverse, where people can immerse themselves in alternate realities, sometimes
as a way to avoid the difficulties of real life.

The trade-off between safety, convenience, and autonomy is a constant struggle, especially as governments and corporations gain more power through technological means. In both the storytelling and the real world, there’s a tension between human freedom and technological control, raising questions about how much we are willing to surrender for the
promise of a better, more convenient life