“Design Alchemy” is inspired by the juxtaposition between
‘soft’ and ‘hard’ organic matter found in nature. This
collection is driven by sustainability specifically the act of
repurposing. Undertaking a deep understanding for fabric
manipulation between different materials and dyeing
techniques to form this collection’s concepts.
This collections experiments with contrasting material
concepts that traditionally wouldn’t be used together.
Such as bodices sculptures made of hard material with 3-
D printing are contrasted between gauze and draped
skirts. Including layers of torn pieces of fabric, soft
malleable neoprene for shapeless forms, and chunky yarn
against light weight flowing fabrics.
For the garment actualization I chose denim as the
material to repurpose, using different and all components
of thrifted jeans such as the overlocked seams as the
collar of the dress. The garment consisted of 7 jeans and
is adorned with decorative shibori muslin flowers dyed
with indigo.
