"Never Perfect Enough" by Roman Zimogorskiy

Winner of DAFES CHOICE June 2025 (3rd place)this project speaks of feminism and female rage. It draws on the 1950s suburban ideal of the “Stepford wife”: flawless hairstyle, dazzling smile, and.... no individuality. Curlers become the symbol of this patriarchal pressure — a sacrifice women made every night to meet society’s rigid standards.

The collection is not just an echo of the past but a statement on contemporary female power, challenging historical pressures and shaping a new vision of independence.

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