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Effervescent

The main objective of this line was to find a sustainable approach to design without compromising a bold and unique look. The interchangeable and reversible construction allows for expanded color and styling options within a minimal number of pieces, supporting longevity and mindful consumption in line with slow fashion values.

Every piece in the line is fully reversible, with skirts that can be styled alone or paired with either compatible zippered top. The two main skirt pieces also feature detachable bottom panels, allowing the wearer to choose between a longer color-blocked look or a simple mini silhouette.

white painted wall with black line
white painted wall with black line
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Design Process

While first researching reversible garments as a potential topic I immediately noticed that the majority of reversible or convertible were casual, or sportswear, typically in subdued and practical colors. I saw the lack of bold, exciting, reversible colors and truly convertible occasionwear, and it inspired to design pieces with both.

Research, Color & Moodboard

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white painted wall with black line
white painted wall with black line
white painted wall with black line

Research on womenswear brands and occasion wear proved the market for bold, stand-out pieces and colors, as well as the convertible clothing and reversible pieces.

My goal was to design versatility for pieces like these, that may have otherwise only been worn once or twice.

One inspiration in particular was a piece featured in the Goldstein Museum of Design’s 1980s exhibit. It incorporated a metal zipper running through the garment. Although the zipper in the original design was not fully functional, it inspired me to integrate zippers into my own designs — not merely as closures, but as connectors that allow pieces to be attached or detached, transforming the silhouette.

white painted wall with black line
white painted wall with black line
a black and white photo of a bird flying in the sky

Design Process

Beginning sketches of silhouette, color blocking, and modular construction. Technical flats lay out each colorway in the line and show how each piece separates.

Sketches

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Design Process

Developed patterns for reversible, modular designs. Built prototypes to refine function and finish, and created 3D renders.

Patterning, Construction & 3D Renders

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FINAL LOOKS

Final photoshoot of Look 1, and images from the final runway show. Styling and makeup by the designer.

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Contact

ally.holm@icloud.com