Ensemble Name: "Balloon-ified Patriotism"
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
Non-Textile Project
This is my non-textile garment, made out of entirely balloons, using garbage bags as a base for my design. Had the red white and blue braiding going on so I thought it would be fun to add some stars for the stars and stripes effect, while the black is a part of the Korean flag. Red, white and blue are the colors that both the Korean flag and the American flag share, so I wanted to embrace it while remaining true to my aesthetic.
Those black balloons had to be sewn-in by hand. It's balloon couture done the right way.
Front View
Medium: Balloons, Glow-in-the-Dark Stars, Duct Tape, Hot Glue, Garbage Bags, Thread, and Bias Tape.
Ensemble Name: "Balloon-ified Patriotism"
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
Non-Textile Project
This is my non-textile garment, made out of entirely balloons, using garbage bags as a base for my design. Had the red white and blue braiding going on so I thought it would be fun to add some stars for the stars and stripes effect, while the black is a part of the Korean flag. Red, white and blue are the colors that both the Korean flag and the American flag share, so I wanted to embrace it while remaining true to my aesthetic.
Those black balloons had to be sewn-in by hand. It's balloon couture done the right way.
Back View
Medium: Balloons, Glow-in-the-Dark Stars, Duct Tape, Hot Glue, Garbage Bags, Thread, and Bias Tape.
This is my non-textile garment, made out of entirely balloons, using garbage bags as a base for my design. Had the red white and blue braiding going on so I thought it would be fun to add some stars for the stars and stripes effect, while the black is a part of the Korean flag. Red, white and blue are the colors that both the Korean flag and the American flag share, so I wanted to embrace it while remaining true to my aesthetic.
Those black balloons had to be sewn-in by hand. It's balloon couture done the right way.
Back View
Medium: Balloons, Glow-in-the-Dark Stars, Duct Tape, Hot Glue, Garbage Bags, Thread, and Bias Tape.
Ensemble Name: "Balloon-ified Patriotism"
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
Non-Textile Project
This is my non-textile garment, made out of entirely balloons, using garbage bags as a base for my design. Had the red white and blue braiding going on so I thought it would be fun to add some stars for the stars and stripes effect, while the black is a part of the Korean flag. Red, white and blue are the colors that both the Korean flag and the American flag share, so I wanted to embrace it while remaining true to my aesthetic.
Those black balloons had to be sewn-in by hand. It's balloon couture done the right way.
Full View
Medium: Balloons, Glow-in-the-Dark Stars, Duct Tape, Hot Glue, Garbage Bags, Thread, and Bias Tape.
This is my non-textile garment, made out of entirely balloons, using garbage bags as a base for my design. Had the red white and blue braiding going on so I thought it would be fun to add some stars for the stars and stripes effect, while the black is a part of the Korean flag. Red, white and blue are the colors that both the Korean flag and the American flag share, so I wanted to embrace it while remaining true to my aesthetic.
Those black balloons had to be sewn-in by hand. It's balloon couture done the right way.
Full View
Medium: Balloons, Glow-in-the-Dark Stars, Duct Tape, Hot Glue, Garbage Bags, Thread, and Bias Tape.
Photography Credits: Conor Doherty
Ensemble Name: "Balloon-ified Patriotism"
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
Non-Textile Project
This is my non-textile garment, made out of entirely balloons, using garbage bags as a base for my design. Had the red white and blue braiding going on so I thought it would be fun to add some stars for the stars and stripes effect, while the black is a part of the Korean flag. Red, white and blue are the colors that both the Korean flag and the American flag share, so I wanted to embrace it while remaining true to my aesthetic.
Those black balloons had to be sewn-in by hand. It's balloon couture done the right way.
Closer View
Medium: Balloons, Glow-in-the-Dark Stars, Duct Tape, Hot Glue, Garbage Bags, Thread, and Bias Tape.
This is my non-textile garment, made out of entirely balloons, using garbage bags as a base for my design. Had the red white and blue braiding going on so I thought it would be fun to add some stars for the stars and stripes effect, while the black is a part of the Korean flag. Red, white and blue are the colors that both the Korean flag and the American flag share, so I wanted to embrace it while remaining true to my aesthetic.
Those black balloons had to be sewn-in by hand. It's balloon couture done the right way.
Closer View
Medium: Balloons, Glow-in-the-Dark Stars, Duct Tape, Hot Glue, Garbage Bags, Thread, and Bias Tape.
Photography Credits: Conor Doherty
Ensemble Name: Edged-Out Kimono
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
Geometric Project
So basically a kimono-style dress with an interesting back.
Front View with Cape
Medium: Cotton (Emerald Green, Night Sky), Thread, Interfacing (For bodice, waistband, cape, and facings for the scallop hem.)
Ensemble Name: Edged-Out Kimono
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
Geometric Project
So basically a kimono-style dress with an interesting back.
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
Geometric Project
So basically a kimono-style dress with an interesting back.
Back View with Cape
Medium: Cotton (Emerald Green, Night Sky), Thread, Interfacing (For bodice, waistband, cape, and facings for the scallop hem.)
Medium: Cotton (Emerald Green, Night Sky), Thread, Interfacing (For bodice, waistband, cape, and facings for the scallop hem.)
Ensemble Name: Edged-Out Kimono
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
Geometric Project
Geometric Project
So basically a kimono-style dress with an interesting back.
Front View without Cape
Medium: Cotton (Emerald Green, Night Sky), Thread, Interfacing (For bodice, waistband, cape, and facings for the scallop hem.)
Ensemble Name: Edged-Out Kimono
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
Geometric Project
So basically a kimono-style dress with an interesting back.
Back View without Cape
Medium: Cotton (Emerald Green, Night Sky), Thread, Interfacing (For bodice, waistband, cape, and facings for the scallop hem.)
Ensemble Name: Deranged Frequency
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
Fabric Inspiration Project
So this was inspired by music and how the beats differ from different instruments.
Front View
Medium: Cotton Sateen, Bias Tape, Thread
Ensemble Name: Deranged Frequency
MassArt- Creative Fashion I, Spring 2013
Fabric Inspiration Project
So this was inspired by music and how the beats differ from different instruments.
Back View
Medium: Cotton Sateen, Bias Tape, Thread
Medium: Cotton Sateen, Bias Tape, Thread
Ensemble Name: "The Wild Side"
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Swimwear and Cover-Up Project
I was really intrigued with the zebra and leopard print, and how it screamed "tribal" to me. I imagined the woman who is wearing this swimwear and cover-up to be this animalistic woman- someone who demands attention. The cut-outs are basically following the curved lines that you see on my cover-up fabric.
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Swimwear and Cover-Up Project
I was really intrigued with the zebra and leopard print, and how it screamed "tribal" to me. I imagined the woman who is wearing this swimwear and cover-up to be this animalistic woman- someone who demands attention. The cut-outs are basically following the curved lines that you see on my cover-up fabric.
Front, Side and Back Views
Medium: Lycra/Rayon, thread, elastic
Photography Credits: Alessandra Bisalti
Ensemble Name: "The Wild Side"
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Swimwear and Cover-Up Project
I was really intrigued with the zebra and leopard print, and how it screamed "tribal" to me. I imagined the woman who is wearing this swimwear and cover-up to be this animalistic woman- someone who demands attention. The cut-outs are basically following the curved lines that you see on my cover-up fabric.
Other Photos
Medium: Lycra/Rayon, thread, elastic
Photography Credits: Alessandra Bisalti
Ensemble Name: "The Wild Side"
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Swimwear and Cover-Up Project
I was really intrigued with the zebra and leopard print, and how it screamed "tribal" to me. I imagined the woman who is wearing this swimwear and cover-up to be this animalistic woman- someone who demands attention. The cut-outs are basically following the curved lines that you see on my cover-up fabric.
Swimwear with Cover-Up
Medium: Lycra/Rayon, thread, elastic, chiffon (for cover-up)
Photography Credits: Andrew Swaine
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Swimwear and Cover-Up Project
I was really intrigued with the zebra and leopard print, and how it screamed "tribal" to me. I imagined the woman who is wearing this swimwear and cover-up to be this animalistic woman- someone who demands attention. The cut-outs are basically following the curved lines that you see on my cover-up fabric.
Swimwear with Cover-Up
Medium: Lycra/Rayon, thread, elastic, chiffon (for cover-up)
Photography Credits: Andrew Swaine
Model: Kelsey Carmichael
Ensemble Name: "The Wild Side"
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Swimwear and Cover-Up Project
I was really intrigued with the zebra and leopard print, and how it screamed "tribal" to me. I imagined the woman who is wearing this swimwear and cover-up to be this animalistic woman- someone who demands attention. The cut-outs are basically following the curved lines that you see on my cover-up fabric.
Swimwear without Cover-Up
Medium: Lycra/Rayon, thread, elastic
Photography Credits: Andrew Swaine
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Swimwear and Cover-Up Project
I was really intrigued with the zebra and leopard print, and how it screamed "tribal" to me. I imagined the woman who is wearing this swimwear and cover-up to be this animalistic woman- someone who demands attention. The cut-outs are basically following the curved lines that you see on my cover-up fabric.
Swimwear without Cover-Up
Medium: Lycra/Rayon, thread, elastic
Photography Credits: Andrew Swaine
Model: Kelsey Carmichael
Ensemble Name: "Floral Elegance"
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Womenswear Project
I was very intrigued with these silk flowers that my aunt (who resides in Japan) makes all the time, so being inspired by those, I decided to make my own interpretation of a flower. A woman who wears this would be a 20-30 years old woman, part fashion stylist and part musician, who sets her own trends. In this outfit, she would be on her way to a Sunday brunch with her friends, since it has a very Junior-feel to it.
Dedicated to my aunt, Yoshimi Matsui
Front, Side and Back Views with Cardigan
Medium: Denim, Cotton, Jersey, Thread, Wooly Nylon.
Ensemble Name: "Floral Elegance"
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Womenswear Project
I was very intrigued with these silk flowers that my aunt (who resides in Japan) makes all the time, so being inspired by those, I decided to make my own interpretation of a flower. A woman who wears this would be a 20-30 years old woman, part fashion stylist and part musician, who sets her own trends. In this outfit, she would be on her way to a Sunday brunch with her friends, since it has a very Junior-feel to it.
Dedicated to my aunt, Yoshimi Matsui
Front, Side and Back Views without Cardigan
Medium: Denim, Cotton, Jersey, Thread, Wooly Nylon.
Ensemble Name: "Floral Elegance"
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Womenswear Project
I was very intrigued with these silk flowers that my aunt (who resides in Japan) makes all the time, so being inspired by those, I decided to make my own interpretation of a flower. A woman who wears this would be a 20-30 years old woman, part fashion stylist and part musician, who sets her own trends. In this outfit, she would be on her way to a Sunday brunch with her friends, since it has a very Junior-feel to it.
Dedicated to my aunt, Yoshimi Matsui
Dress with Cardigan
Medium: Denim, Cotton, Jersey, Thread, Wooly Nylon.
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Womenswear Project
I was very intrigued with these silk flowers that my aunt (who resides in Japan) makes all the time, so being inspired by those, I decided to make my own interpretation of a flower. A woman who wears this would be a 20-30 years old woman, part fashion stylist and part musician, who sets her own trends. In this outfit, she would be on her way to a Sunday brunch with her friends, since it has a very Junior-feel to it.
Dedicated to my aunt, Yoshimi Matsui
Dress with Cardigan
Medium: Denim, Cotton, Jersey, Thread, Wooly Nylon.
Photography Credit: Domenico Pino
Ensemble Name: "Floral Elegance"
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Womenswear Project
I was very intrigued with these silk flowers that my aunt (who resides in Japan) makes all the time, so being inspired by those, I decided to make my own interpretation of a flower. A woman who wears this would be a 20-30 years old woman, part fashion stylist and part musician, who sets her own trends. In this outfit, she would be on her way to a Sunday brunch with her friends, since it has a very Junior-feel to it.
Dedicated to my aunt, Yoshimi Matsui
Dress without Cardigan
Medium: Denim, Cotton, Jersey, Thread, Wooly Nylon.
MassArt- Creative Fashion II, Fall 2013
Womenswear Project
I was very intrigued with these silk flowers that my aunt (who resides in Japan) makes all the time, so being inspired by those, I decided to make my own interpretation of a flower. A woman who wears this would be a 20-30 years old woman, part fashion stylist and part musician, who sets her own trends. In this outfit, she would be on her way to a Sunday brunch with her friends, since it has a very Junior-feel to it.
Dedicated to my aunt, Yoshimi Matsui
Dress without Cardigan
Medium: Denim, Cotton, Jersey, Thread, Wooly Nylon.
Photography Credit: Domenico Pino
Ensemble Name: "Clementine"
MassArt- Creative Fashion III, Spring 2014
Dress with Corset
Front, Side and Back Views
Inspired by both tiger lilies and clementines. My lil' teaser for this project was: "When life gives you clementines (and tiger lilies), make wearable art." The organza fabric is hand-painted!
Medium: Silk Dupioni, Silk Charmeuse, Organza, Fabric Ink, Thread, Spiral Steel Boning
Ensemble Name: "Shadow Distortion"
MassArt- Creative Fashion III, Spring 2014
Jersey Knit Dress
Front, Left Side, Back and Right Side Views
Inspired by shadows and the distorted shapes it makes. For this project, I had to take inspiration from fashion designer Geoffrey Beene.
Medium: Black and White Jersey Knits, Thread, Spiral Steel Boning
Ensemble Name: "Angular Asymmetry"- Front, Right Side, Back, Left Side Views- Coat with Dress
MassArt- Tailoring, Spring 2014
The coat is inspired by architecture- pipes going in different directions, supporting the structure of the building.
The dress is inspired by all the wires that connect inside the building (hence the tube dress idea). I wanted to take the tube dress idea and make it a sexy, understated piece that a woman can wear with or without the coat.
Medium: Textured and Grey Wool, Metal Buttons, Leather (for the welt pocket), yellow satin (for lining), embroidery floss, burgundy microsuede jersey (for dress), thread, horsehair interfacing, cotton batting (for shoulder pads)
Ensemble Name: "Angular Asymmetry"- Front, Right Side, Back, Left Side Views- Dress Only
MassArt- Tailoring, Spring 2014
The dress is inspired by all the wires that connect inside the building (hence the tube dress idea). I wanted to take the tube dress idea and make it a sexy, understated piece that a woman can wear with or without the coat.
MassArt- Tailoring, Spring 2014
The dress is inspired by all the wires that connect inside the building (hence the tube dress idea). I wanted to take the tube dress idea and make it a sexy, understated piece that a woman can wear with or without the coat.
Medium:burgundy microsuede jersey (for dress), thread
Ensemble Name: Angular Asymmetry
MassArt- Tailoring, Spring 2014
Inspired by architecture- pipes going in different directions, supporting the structure of the building.
Medium: Textured and Grey Wool, Metal Buttons, Leather (for the welt pocket), yellow satin (for lining), embroidery floss, burgundy microsuede jersey (for dress), thread, horsehair interfacing, cotton batting (for shoulder pads)
Model: Amanda
