Sharp-pointed thorns.It is a
manifestation of its aggressiveness that it will not let others come
near,And a manifestation of its own weakness.Aggressiveness and
WeaknessWhen wrapped around in the two conflicting senses,I feel
like reaching out and touch the pain in spite of myself.Toge (Japanese for thorn) is a modular product. Each
"thorn" gives the viewer the impression of a sharp and stiff object, but these
modules can in fact be freely combined to create a soft, pliable and standalone
space. At DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2011, Emmanuelle arranged five hundred of these Toge
modules in 15 different colors to form a wedding dress. This conceptual piece
was an exercise in contradictory impressions and sensations - solid and stiff
but soft and pliable, menacing yet gentle.