Chicago, IL

MODA 2022 Fashion Show


DURATION: November 2021 - May 2022 (6.5 months)



MODA Nouveau ‘22





I am interested in architecture and interior design, and I think many elements in those fields can be translated into fashion: proportions, functionality, form, materiality, meticulous attention to details and constructions, among others.



To capture the aesthetic direction of this collection, I made a mood-board.


I was inspired by the idea of anonymity, as well as music, culture, and architecture.

















I then conceived and sketched out three (3) looks.


I made nine pieces total, three pieces per look. Design is an iterative process, so each look changed throughout the process.








Gallery





Look 1


Look 2


Look 3

Reflection

While the process was fun and fulfilling, I wanted to learn how to formally create patterns and understand how fabric morphs around the body.


Since then, I have begun to learn the Katinka method’s approach to dress pattern making
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