Kid Kressler is an exploration of how we can use fashion to shed what we feel is expected and “appropriate” in fashion? The collection utilizes warm bright colors, silhouette and elements of surface design to express a childlike freedom in chasing joy!
"Urban Drifter": A unisex collection inspired by nomadic lifestyles, crafted from durable ripstop/nylon fabric. Designed for modern travelers, it offers versatile, easy-to-pack pieces for the urban jungle. Blending style with functionality, it reflects a lifestyle that values both aesthetics and practicality, catering to the needs of constant explorers in today's changing fashion scene.
My collection "No Space to Breathe" delves into the oppressive weight of societal pressures through the symbolism of the corset, evoking feelings of constraint and suffocation. By exploring these themes, my thesis collection seeks to raise awareness about the challenges individuals face and stimulate discussions on coping strategies and resilience-building techniques.
In the collection “The Living Standard," Zoe Wenger satirizes how women’s bodies have been molded throughout fashion history and points out the paradox in which the definition of beauty constantly rewrites itself and forces the “living standard” to adapt.
“The Art of Making Do explores the history and beauty of fashion & craftsmanship within the south and the dichotomy between the relationship of the two. The collection through craftsmanship, silhouette, and fabric shows the beauty, creativity, and history while challenging the presumption of lack of luxury within the rural south.”
Amelia Thomas’ luxury evening wear collection, “Perception”, examines the relationship of perfectionism within fashion; taking inspiration from dance movement. A dichotomy of chaos and control is expressed within the materials. Amelia utilizes a sustainable, non-toxic thermoplastic. She hand molded and painted a thermoplastic corset bodice. This juxtaposition is also expressed through pleats, seamlines, and movement of fabrics. Enjoy.
