French Couturier Mme Gres inspired my senior collection. The collection was awarded the 'Dean's Choice Award' for WSU's 40th Fashion Show. The design process for all three looks and the technical package for look 3 is shown below.
Look 1: The Psychopomp
The first look consists of a floor-length cape edged with original moon flower embroidery and a blouse and trouser set accentuated with white contrasting panels.
Sketch
Front Tech Flat
Back Tech Flat
Cape Pattern
Hood Pattern
Blouse and Trouser Pattern
Contrasting Panel Patterns
Cape Construction
Embroidery Placement
Sleeve Construction
Interior Pleat Support
Blouse Front
Blouse Back
Look 2: The Witch
The second look is a blue rayon and silk jersey dress pleated at the waist with handmade chain maille. The Jacket is asymmetrical and fully lined with original poppy flower embroidery.
Sketch
Tech Flat Front
Tech Flat Back
Suit Pattern
Suit Prototype
Finished Suit
Pleating and Marking Waist
Thread Tracing Pleats
Fitting and Hemming
Sleeve Pattern
Thread Tracing and Pleating
Finished Sleeve
Look 3: The Maiden
The third look is a sheer cape over a white rayon and silk jersey dress pleated at the waist with an asymmetrical hem supported by a custom-made petticoat. The dress has custom henbane flower embroidery stitched down onto it.
Sketch
Tech Flat Front
Tech Flat Back
Fitting and Hemming
Shoulder Fitting
Cape Fitting
Center Front Opening
Interior Pleat Support
Stitching Embroidery
Cape Chain Maille
Look 3: Tech Pack
