House of Powers
Material Experimentations
#3476-BInto the mist, into the clouds
12/11/24
100% waxed cotton jacket, 100% cotton top, coated linen trousers
The look was created in coordination with another designer's look.
Exploration of historical fabrications, materials used for inclement weather, and workwear while studying the sartorial signaling of queerness, masculinity, and femininity throughout history.
The exterior garment is made from a waxed cotton as was traditionally used by sailors for waterproofing. The pants are patterned in a similar way to longshoreman trousers with a rope waist adjuster. Focus on natural materials that communicate with each other.
100% waxed cotton jacket, 100% cotton top, coated linen trousers
The look was created in coordination with another designer's look.
Exploration of historical fabrications, materials used for inclement weather, and workwear while studying the sartorial signaling of queerness, masculinity, and femininity throughout history.
The exterior garment is made from a waxed cotton as was traditionally used by sailors for waterproofing. The pants are patterned in a similar way to longshoreman trousers with a rope waist adjuster. Focus on natural materials that communicate with each other.
Honeybees and honeysuckle
3/26/24
100% cotton duck cloth, 100% cotton double gauze, metal clasps
Created for a geometric assignment with patterning completed using only rectangles. Features honeycomb smocking at the sleeves.
The initial inspiration for this piece came from the geometric and repetitive nature of bees and their hives and the silhouette of Lee Young-hee's woman's costume on display at the MFA in Boston.
The exterior garment is made from a sturdy duck cloth while the undergarment was designed with a lightweight cotton gauze to mimic the juxtaposition between the hive and the honey inside.
Venus, a fool
10/30/24
Fabric and notions are sourced second-hand with hand-manipulated surface design.
Created for an exploration of menswear
A playful take on traditional tailored menswear with hand-manipulated surface designs. See the illustrations here.
The top is a poly twill featuring a deep V and button front with elastic attached individually in a grid pattern. A balance between a calculated pattern and the organic drape of the material. Paired with asymmetrical flared trousers with a front and back yoke for added visual interest. Yarn has been hand-stitched perpendicular to the striped fabric, creating a grid pattern.
Chew Me Up & Spit Me Out
2/20/24
Thermoplastic, copper wire
Created for a "non-textile" assignment.
Organic and asymmetrical, aimed to let the properties of the material shine. Reminiscent of chewed bubble gum and flesh combined with a playful and youthful silhouette. Inspired by Polly Pocket clothing.
The process of constructing this garment was largely therapeutic where I was able to settle into a rhythm of melting, coloring, forming, manipulating, setting the material and stitching it together. While my hands did the work my mind was able to wander.