This 6 look collection was created for my senior studio design course at North Carolina State University. This collection was inspired by traditional equestrian horseback riding apparel and included 4 women’s looks and 2 men’s looks. I completed research while developing this collection which focused on post consumer apparel consumption. All garments were created outContinue reading “Sartorial Elegance collection”
Project Archives
Hand Illustrations
A series of illustrations done using mixed media. All garments were taken from runway looks.
Technical Flat Hand Drawings
Series of hand drawn technical flats for a Fashion Design course at my study abroad school- Accademia Italiana. My final project was to create looks for each season and include a theme board, fabric swatches and color palette.
Harlowe- Gerber Project
The Harlowe look was created for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 16. This market most likely relies on their parents income and they prefer a style both trendy and comfortable which influences the moderate price point of these garments as well as the fabrication that I chose. This look was completed using LectraContinue reading “Harlowe- Gerber Project”
Mini collection
This mini collection was completed for a draping course at North Carolina State University. All garments were created utilizing skills learned in the draping course and the patterns were drafted by hand. The garments were constructed with industrial interlock sewing machines and sergers.
On a Whim- Weave Design Project
This project was completed for a textile design course and marketed for home furnishings. The inspiration came from a quote by Dorothy Draper reading “There seems to be within all of us an innate yearning to be lifted up momentarily out of our own lives into the realm of charm and make believe” From this quote IContinue reading “On a Whim- Weave Design Project”
Ineffable collection
This 5 piece collection was created for the African American Textile Society’s 20th design showcase at NC State. The inspiration came from free flowing and organic textures. The original textile was created using Kaledo Print software by using motifs taken from my paintings and printed on cotton sateen fabric. All patterns were created by handContinue reading “Ineffable collection”
Layered- Knit Design Project
The textile design for this sweater was created using Lectra Kaledo Print software and simulated in Lectra Kaledo Knit. The original idea was inspired by artist Piet Mondrian for the color palette and grid style. Some variations were created for added interest on the sleeves and side panels of the garment. All fabric was […]
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