Bento Box - For this project I had to develop a concept and design a childrens wear line in the style of a famous designer, in which case I used bento boxes as my concept and Rei Kawakubo for my designer. I was very fascinated with bento boxes at the time with the variety of color and textures you get in a bento meal. I chose Rei Kawakubo of Commes des Garcons because not only do I admire her for her unconventional/avant garde designs but I thought that such an unusual concept would be her cup of tea.
Collection II: Tea & Coffee - My inspiration for this project was Tea and Coffee for fall '05. I wanted to express the age old traditions and customs of drinking tea and coffee. combined with the rich textures and colors of tea with a modern touch.
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The first picture is a sleeveless jersey top with organza rosettes and a corduroy skirt with chiffon ruffles and knitted arm warmers.
The second picture is a knitted bolero with a silk rosette pin, a knitted tube top, and china silk lined lace cropped pants.
The third picture is a chiffon smocked waisted blouse and a long double layered chiffon skirt.
Collection I - Japanese Armor Inspiration - This collection was inspired by Japanese armor. This collection was heavily influenced by the use of geometric forms and linear lines as well as Japanese cultural characteristics.
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Picture one shows a princess line blazer made from hand quilted brocaded fabric with an obi wrap belt, and low rise, draw string pleated pants.
Picture three shows a quilted brocaded wrap top with a pleated chest piece, a floral print obi wrap and a wrap skirt with a pleated center piece.
illustration - This was a project I did for an interview for a boys/young men's position. I was given a concept and then I had to create an illustration and some flat sketches that would be appropriate for the customer.
Afternoon Delights - This was part of a series of boards I did for my Tea and Coffee inspiration for spring '05.
My Tea and Coffee inspiration for spring incorporated more floral and pastry motifs. I was more looking at the foods, flowers, china and arrangements associated with putting together a tea party in the spring.
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