GARMENT CONSTRUCTIONS
DYSTOPIAN FAIRYTALE
2024A full look inspired by my collection: Dystopian Fairytale, where I designed and constructed a black silk jacket, a blush silk satin dress, and a flower belt accessory. Decorated with a leafy shaped lapel, organza sleeves, a layered cape, and hand-beaded embellishments, the jacket compliments the flowy silohuette of the georgette skirt of the dress, creating a three tiered effect in the back when worn together. The finishing touch included a constructed flower belt attatchment that loops into the back of the jacket through hidden belt loops.
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LA BELLE COAT
2024Constructed with a yellow cotton blend twill fabric, the coat has an accentuated hip silhouette with hidden side pockets. The lined coat includes straps to tie the widen sleeves as well as straps to wrap around the body so a frontal closure. The lapel is constructed with a floral printed canvas with hand-embroidered glass beads to emphasize the print. The coat is enlongated with a gathered flare for length and a dress-like style. All fabrics were used from recycled and donated materials.
AFTER THE RAIN
2024Inspired by post-rain weather, I designed and constructed a dress with a puffy skirt and ruffled organza sleeves. Hand-painted with metalic and vibrant blue and purple colors, the dress mimicks the apperance of water reflecting from the sun. The body of the dress is decorated with 50 iridescent raindrop beads, trickling down into the skirt.
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MINT HONEYCOMB PANTS
2024Initially from an exploration of smocking, I constructed a pant that incorperates traditional handcraft skill into a modern design. I used a honeycomb smocking technique on a silk satin fabric and added the panels into the leg of the denim pant. The front and back pockets are decorated with pearls to enhance the shapes of the functional elements.
AMBROSE
2022Inspired by a trip to the Ambrose lightship which guided many immigrants into New York, I designed a deconstructed look featuring elements of the ship. Through an exploration of laser-cutting wood, macrame rope, and cardboard as a structual element, the look is a blend of different mediums representing the ship and its enviorment. The dress is constructed with a silk satin with heavyweight muslin backpanels as the sails of a ship.
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DOUBLE RAINBOW SHIRT
2023I designed a silk satin button-up shirt with a georgette double rainbow panel design on the side, accentuated with hand-beaded golden glass beads to emphasize the curve. The shirt also features an elongated styled collar with cathedral plackets and a layered yoke. The golden marbled buttons compliments the detailed golden beads, contrasting against the rich brown.
ANDROCHAOS
2023Constructed from eleven thrifted buttoned up shirts, I designed a look combining distinctive parts of a man’s workwear shirt and blending it with feminine elements. Through a mix of collars, cuffs, button plackets, and ruffles, I challenged myself to cohesively bring a mixture of prints, colors, silhouettes, and textures together into one upcycled look.
FALLEN ANGEL
2024Inspired by the drapings of Roman statues, I experimented with a shiny pleated fabric to create a reversible draped knit dress, using a sustanible method of patternmaking. The draping mimics two wings that are folded onto the body, giving the symbolic message of an angel.
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