READY-TO-WEAR
Blue Dawning, 2017
Co-designer: Kendra Lapolla
This design explores adaptable apparel opportunities in the maternity market through a co-creative design process. With IRB approval, this design process uses a qualitative survey from reflections of recent mothers and a collective Facebook group for feedback of designs.
The Carnation Coat, 2017
Co-designer: Kendra Lapolla
While apparel choices for women during pregnancy have become more fashion forward, there is a need for more sustainable maternity clothing that can be worn longer and is suitable for a variety of occasions. The purpose of this design is to explore sustainable and marketable design methods for maternity wear. Utilizing the strategy of fashion technology and zero-waste this design considers maternity wear with longer lifespans that can be worn before, during, and after pregnancy thus minimizing textile waste.
The Black Peacock, 2016
Best of Show, American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Design Showcase,
Bellevue, Washington.
The purpose of the design was to infuse laser cut technique on fabric to create a timeless ensemble for women who enjoy designs with natural symbols and sophisticated silhouette. Peacock patterns were interpreted by abstract shapes on the front of the jacket. The pattern was continued on the back of the jacket and the hem of the skirt.
Intertwined Happiness, 2016
Co-designer: Linda Ohrn-McDaniel
White wedding gowns have been commonly adopted by many brides today; however, in contrast, red is the most prominently used color in traditional Chinese wedding dresses. The purpose of this exploration was to create a reversible design that can meet both traditional Chinese style and western romance by using a combination of knitting technology and handcraft skills in overstock cotton yarns. The multiple-wear design would be ideal for a series of wedding events for women who desire distinct aesthetics and sustainable concepts. In addition, the two pieces in the ensemble can be worn separately with different styles or items for other occasions which would satisfy a woman’s need for comfort, identity, and versatility.
The Goldfinch, 2015
Co-designer: Sophia Adodo
The purpose of this ensemble was to achieve sustainability by using minimal yardages of fabric and creative pattern cutting to create unique zero-waste designs. One yard of fabric was used to create the dress. In addition, this ensemble combines the zero-waste technique with a reversible design function on the cape which shows in the image, enabling the wearer to choose different looks, further increasing the efficiency of the garment.
The Goldfinch, 2015
Co-designer: Sophia Adodo
The purpose of this ensemble was to achieve sustainability by using minimal yardages of fabric and creative pattern cutting to create unique zero-waste designs. One yard of fabric was used to create the dress. In addition, this ensemble combines the zero-waste technique with a reversible design function on the cape which shows in the image, enabling the wearer to choose different looks, further increasing the efficiency of the garment.