‘DON’T JUST WATCH WHILE THE GAFF BURNS DOWN’ explores punk as a visual and political tool for expressing disillusionment, class identity, and resistance. Taking inspiration from Fontaines D.C., this collection uses self-portraiture and protest textiles—particularly balaclavas—to question who is allowed to speak out, and at what cost. Set against the backdrop of institutional failure and the erosion of protest rights, it reclaims anger as a creative force. Neon tones and punk aesthetics reflect both urgency and defiance, while poetry and textiles become mediums for protest. This strand honours punk’s enduring power to challenge authority and be radically 
visible in protest.