Iteration and development of my master's collection 'Clarissa'.
Clarissa is evocative of memories from my late nana. The collection draws upon line dancing and wrapping up in a towel after an ice-cold dip - two opposites enmeshed, a myriad of what was.
Above: Bathers dress
Model: Madison Le Marquand
Viscose jersey - deadstock from Levana, purchased through the Fabric Store Wellington.
Inspiration took form through wrapping up in a towel, an everyday routine. The twists are evident in securing an undraped item into something wearable: racerback, the dress signposts elegance, and an unfussed approach.
Cowboy hat:
Fabric scraps leftover from CMT, twisted by hand to form yarns, simultaneously stitched into the silhouette of a cowboy hat.
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Design Development
Initial sketching by hand, pattern and construction development, prototype one and final pattern on CLO3D.
The design process was explored through physical prototyping, 3D rendering, and pattern making. CLO3D was used to create the initial patterns, which gave dialogue between the pattern making and the garment on the avatar.
Above: Clarissa coat, Clarice long sleeve shirt, and Jonas pant
A coat like warm hugs, details destined for boot scooting from day to night.
Clarissa coat: 100% wool purchased through Hawes and Freer. Unlined, double-breasted with a relaxed dolman sleeve, fringe yoke detail, and double inverted split back.
Clarice shirt: 100% organic oeko-tex certified voile cotton, purchased through Hawes and Freer. *Offcuts that are too small to be repurposed have been collected for textile recycling through Little Yellow Bird to ensure no extra waste and landfill disposal. An 80's cut shirt features a western yoke front, button wrap, enlarged shoulders, dolman sleeves, cuffed, and rounded front with inverted box pleat at the back.
Jonas pant: 100% cotton cord purchased through Hawes and Freer *Relaxed mid-rise man-style pant that features two generous front pleats fly front, button closure, slash pockets, and a double jetted pocket on the back.
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Mia Balaclava Knit and Stirrup Ponte Legging.
Mia knit, in collaboration with Mia Henderson, 100% NZ wool, purchased through Cruci knitted on a round. Intended for ultimate warmth and protection from the harsh Wellington wind.
100% Merino Ponte stirrup legging - deadstock purchased through the Fabric Store Wellington.
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A picture of my Nana wearing stirrup leggings up Mt Ruapehu
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Clarice short sleeve shirt and Kirsten skirt.
Clarice shirt: 100% organic oeko-tex certified voile cotton, purchased through Hawes and Freer. *Offcuts that are too small to be repurposed have been collected for textile recycling through Little Yellow Bird to ensure no extra waste and landfill disposal. An 80's cut shirt features a western yoke front, button wrap, enlarged shoulders, dolman sleeves, and rounded front with an inverted box pleat at the back.
Kirsten Skirt: 100% cotton cord purchased through Hawes and Freer*and eco-voile lining. A straight-style skirt features a signature double inverted split back, angular front split opening, with singular slash pocket and invisible zipper closure.
Design process:
Initial sketches, design development, CLO3D patternmaking, and sampling.
