Hello and welcome to Non-Conforming Bristol – an unfolding digital archive created by two friends, Lilly and Mitchell, exploring the style of a unique city that allows them to be their most authentic selves.

Though not our original home town, Bristol acts more like a home through its ability to foster a sense of safety and connection to like minded others. This sense of safety allows people to express themselves freely without fear of judgment, or at least with the trust that there’s a wider community of people who celebrate who you are.

We have created this space to showcase a range of non-conforming stories and experiences, in the hope that others can relate and feel comfortable in exploring their own identity and expression. For many, the most tangible way to begin exploring and expressing your identity is through the garments you wear, and the ways in which you present them. Inspired by the people of Bristol, we have constructed garments and the dynamic mannequins through which they are displayed from scratch, giving just a small peak into the eclectic style of those who refuse to conform in a world of binaries and mindless conformity.

Intrigued? Then dive deeper into these garments through an AR interface we have created that explores the gendered history of these garments, lets you play with 3D virtual objects, and uncovers more about our virtual tapestry of nonconforming Bristolians.