Which Way to Wed?
Formerly known as “The Androgynous Wedding Ensemble” when originally created in 2019, this piece has been deconstructed and then reconstructed to better portray the concept. Multiple components of traditional wedding attire have been combined to create a two-sided, two-tiered garment. “Same-sex marriage became the law of the land in the U.S. on June 26, 2015, with the Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalized it nationwide and required states to issue licenses and recognize marriages from other states. Further federal protection was added in 2022 when the Respect for Marriage Act was passed, codifying federal recognition for same-sex and interracial marriages and ensuring they remain valid even if Obergefell were overturned.” (AI summarization)