Ivy Desire in Shorn
Photographed by Francelle Papailler
Thesis collection for Lasell University inspired by the Philosophy of the Threshold; colors and textures inspired by the Monarch Butterfly
Self in Custom Ensemble 2019
Celosia Danger for King of Queens 2019 competition
Providence, RI
2019 Boston Arts Week
Cambridge Innovation Center Presents:
Fashion and Pedagogy
Couture Coursework 2019:
“Shorn”
Machine embroidery with silk thread over raw wool incased in water soluble interfacing
Shell and lining construction
Final washing/drying process
First Corset Fitting
Second Corset Fitting
Third Corset Fitting
Fourth Corset Fitting
Fourth Corset Fitting
Final Corset Fitting (prewash)
Final Corset Fitting (prewash)
Embroidery process
embroidery process
Embroidery process
Corset/skirt pattern pieces
corset construction
Rinsing Dress
Dress Drying
embroidery post wash
embroidery post wash
First Textile Sample
Silk Fiber underskirt drying
Shorn is a garment created from remnants of entirely natural fibers. The core and lining of the corset is constructed from a silk satin purchased as a remnant; shell and hood from hand shorn wool, machine embroidered with silk thread; underskirt comprised of deconstructed silk satin fibers from corset scraps.
Knitwear Coursework 2019:
“Knitari”
Knotted rope structure with hand knit panels to fill negative spaces
Knitwear Coursework 2019:
“Knitari”
Shibari inspired hand knit dress
Rib knit Under dress tech flat
Technical flats and illustrations created on Adobe Illustrator
Knitwear Coursework 2019:
“Knitari”
Garment Process photos
Swimwear Coursework 2019:
Custom monokini
Danger Designs Corset made from black window screening
Athleisure coursework 2019:
Boro chap-suite made from two-way stretch scraps cover-stitched together
Red upholstery vinyl belt with hook and eye closure
Danger Designs “Boor” 2018:
Entire look created from layered scrap/remnant fabrics which were then strategically stitched/embroidered and cut.
Top back and skirt side attached with steel chain
'Fearless in the Dark' Blacklight lingerie collection hosted by Jaqueline DiMera at Mirabar, Providence, RI
Danger Designs: Self in Custom Corset
2018
Danger Designs: Self in “Pride corset” 2018
Base made from black denim scraps; layered with fibers derived from a deconstructed satin pride flag
Briefs made from burnout velvet mesh with spandex satin binding/cup lining
Mr. Pearl lacing me into my first corset: from a toile I made from his altered pattern.
This was the ultimate turning point in my design career; from here I began my experimenting with corsetry and its function. Mr. Pearl introduced me to my passion and provided me with limitless inspiration.
Union Jack Textile piece 2018;
before and after washing. 45"x45"
Made entirely from fibers derived from scrapped fabric and raw wool; held together with water soluble interfacing and machine embroidery.
Winner of the UAL Greeenweek 2018 Useful or Beautiful challenge for sustainable textile artistry
Danger Designs “Woolen” 2017:
Shorts made from machine embroidered raw wool
Hand distressed metallic knit top
Felted wool bra with wire embroidery
Blacklight Reactive Ensemble 2017:
Top made from multiple scrap fabrics strategically layered, embroidered, then cut;
Open back with steel chain
Blacklight Reactive Ensemble 2017:
White lace layered over iridescent black satin
Black Seersucker top with laced up neckline
2017
Non-textile ensemble:
tangled wire, steel springs, hand connected chainmail skirt, pineapple
Lasell University Runway 2017:
Flat pattern gown:
polyester satin, organza
Tailoring:
wool, metallic lame, cotton
Lasell University Runway 2016
First garment I ever made
Draping I:
cocktail dress inspired by Oscar de la Renta
Polyester satin/organza
