A materiality-led capsule translating Michigan's Winter-to-Spring transition into functional layers—built for dirty snow, wet sidewalks, and unpredictable temperature swings.

The ugliest weather period: wet, dirty snow + slush + mud + salt. Clothing gets destroyed; "nice" outerwear feels wrong for the environment. Need a system that embraces grime: durable, washable, non-precious.

Fleece-lined snow-pant weight for cold protection. Midweight performance shells for wet wind. See-through ripstop nylon mesh as the "spring reveal" layer. A "trash-looking" material as an intentional rejection of preciousness.

• Material changes can tell seasonal narrative without graphics
• Transparency/mesh changes proportion + layering logic
• Construction choices matter most for wet/dirty wear
• "Non-precious" intent affects design decisions (finishes, trims, durability)
• Layering systems require modular thinking from the start