Fringe!

Here are some close-up photos of the leather bag I made (cut, pattern, sew...everything!) for my thesis project (can be seen from previous posts). This was the first time I ever made a leather bag. The buckles on the side are made from real horn. I'm quite happy with the result since leather is tricky to sew. There will be more bags to come!

Penelope Tree

I had a lot of fun with this project especially the illustrations. Penelope Tree is also one of my favorite models from the 60's. Strong, Fierce, Quirky, and Fun!!

Indian Gods

Some new work!

I took a class on Indian Art and found it really interesting so I decided to do a collection based off of it. There is a lot of things going on here, such as beading (one of which that looks like hands creeping out), mongolian lamb fur, feathers, skull necklaces, and a print that's suppose to look like souls crying out!

Parsons Benefit Gala

Here are some photos from the Parsons Benefit Gala Fashion Show. These were the pieces that were selected from my collection to be in the show. When I was watching the show, I was shocked to see my own clothes there. They looked so different on the runway and on real models! My model getting ready to go onstage
Last minute touch ups

This look was chosen to be in Saks. The stong lighting in the room made the tank sparkle and glisten like diamonds. I have never seen it done that before while I was working with it!

SAKS 5th AVENUE

Saks 5th Avenue in collaboration with Parsons, displayed selected works from students for a week in their window display and 2nd floor. Here are some pictures of my sixth look and the cocktail party.

More Thesis

THESIS!

After a year of hard work, my thesis is finally done! Here are some photos. Enjoy!

All works designed and hand-made entirely by me.

top left:

asymmetrical vest- double face wool with black alpaca back

sheer shirt dress- hand manipulated wool gauze, black sheer wool gauze back,

leather shoulder applique, wooden bead in front

pant- polyester-lycra blend

top middle:

crop jacket- patterned wool coating

dress- polyester micro-fiber blend woven

necklace- sterling silver beads, leather

top left:

extended sleeve vest- black and cream silk georgette

crop woven top- wraphia and cotton rib detail

elastic pant- two different weight power mesh, cotton rib detail in front

necklace- sterling silver beads, leather

bottom left:

shawl- wool

collar- fox fur

asymmetrical funnel neck top- two tone thin wool jersey

beaded tank top- beads, wire, chain

pant- wool suiting, wool gauze inset

bottom middle:

jacket- two tone lamb leather jacket, cotton ribbing underarm and back panel

dress- draped polyester jersey

bottom right:

dress- wraphia, power mesh