Conceptually, the evolution of the capstone thesis was built around examining trends and the symbolization of military garb in the twenty-first century. Its focus on the concepts of hard versus soft, androgyny and the importance of insignia. It flowed directly from written word to fabric.
The suede two-toned jacket involves stylized pockets, tarnished buttons and unique style-lines. Triangular shaping in the bra and hand pleating in the knit legging stripe complete this tailored look. To serve as juxtaposition, the garment was designed to include asymmetry,
which is generally not seen in military designs. The shapes were created to mimic familiar military lines, yet also fabricated in a lace material to reinforce the idea of hard lines with a certain softness and femininity.
Not only was a symmetrical print created for the model’s bra but she also sported
a literal military design using insignia shapes and ranking symbols created in Photoshop.
Since jumpsuits are extremely popular for all branches of the military it was crucial to the integrity of a military collection to pair this structured bra top with a work suit. The jumpsuit contained sleeve roll-tabs, epaulettes and a great
deal of topstitching on both the pockets
For the fifth look, tailored layering was the most important concept. The structured fit of the tailored shirt, layered with feminine lingerie shorts and
completed with a military-forward vest. The fabrications of the vest,
including the aforementioned military-inspired original textile print, as well
as the chain detailing draped on the front. The chains were all painted by hand to create a more tarnished and vintage look.
This ensemble became the focal point of the collection
through its embodiment of the central thesis of the paper illustrating the marriage
between military structure and feminine fluidity.Inspired entirely by the air force and the heavy dependence on
aircraft warfare during World War II, this look is comprised of a leather bomber jacket
and a draped evening gown. Figure 5.6A shows the texture and color of the bomber jacket, which is lined with the original computer-generated revolver print
Insignia Detail on Second Look. This was assymetrical and flowed up the right side of the skirt and onto the sleeve
Hand-done pleats that were inserted into a side panel in the First Look's leggings.
Sixth Look showing hand-drawn revolver print in bomber jacket and detailing in evening gown.
First Look complete with bullet harness
Each of the designs are unique in their own way, yet four of them exemplified
textiles that are one-of-a-kind. Textile prints were created using Photoshop and Illustrator
techniques, resulting in unique, original textile designs printed on woven cotton fabric.
Each of the designs are unique in their own way, yet four of them exemplified
textiles that are one-of-a-kind. Textile prints were created using Photoshop and Illustrator
techniques, resulting in unique, original textile designs printed on woven cotton fabric.Another print was created using a hand-drawn sketch of a revolver that was scanned and turned into a repeated fabric print.
Final collection sketches.
Final Collection flats
Vest with tarnished chain detail
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