Various projects, explorations, and musings about fashion design, the industry, sustainability, and intersectionality.
Walking up to an unassuming room on the second floor of a building on Fifth Avenue, I didn’t know what to expect. However, as soon as I entered the room it was exactly as my professor likes to describe as “a kid in a candy store.” All around is filled with semiprecious stones, sterling silver, pearls, and so much beautiful jewelry.
Aritzia is surrounded by so many wonderful stores at hudson yards from high end brands like Dior, Fendi, and Coach to ready to wear brands like Zara, Levi’s, and Madewell. However, Aritzia’s unique combination of athleisure to business is what sets them apart. We were able to hear first hand how Aritzia treats their employees and a little more about the brands from a previous student of our professor.
On the sunny Monday morning of the 13th of September, our study tour class left the comfort of the KSU computer lab to romp around the garment district on a scavenger hunt.
For our first study tour in NYC we visited the magical store Mood Fabrics. Located on 37th street between 7th and 8th avenue, it is most famously known for being the fabric store that designers go to on the show Project Runway. Though I have been there multiple times, I always learn something new and see something new as well!
A flat from a prom dress to practice illustrating tulle, appliques, and corset bodice. Download project pdf (11mb)
During my Fashion Visuals class at Kent State we made color study boards to show the color wheel and how primary colors became secondary colors then tertiary colors through shades, tints, and tones. We also created boards were we chose colors that were split complementary, triad, analogous, monochromatic, and split complementary. The chips were cut
This trend board is based on research from a season, market category, and forecasting on sites like WGSN, Dogener, and WWD for my Fashion Visuals class. It is centered around a paired down minimalist feminine style, with the key fabrics will be linen, cotton, twill, canvas, and poplin. The board trend focuses on the need
This wool jacket was made by me for my basics of apparel class. It is fully lined and the fashion fabric is a textured wool herringbone. Previous Next
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