Womenswear - Spring / Summer 2020
Illusive | (adj.) illusory; deceptive
This women's coordinate suit features a utilitarian aesthetic embodied through a jacket with a semi-fitted silhouette coordinating with a pair of high-waisted pants. This outfit was constructed around the trend of dysfunctional tailoring and theme of optical illusions. Drawing influence from optical illusionist M.C. Escher and the concept of Penrose stairs, many design elements exhibited in the coordinates reflect the inspiration.
The idea of an endless staircase is echoed through accordion pleated panels and the stepping motion of the jacket darts and asymmetrical hemline. The theme of illusions is further portrayed through an invisible button closure and transforming collar, which was designed as a half shawl and half stand collar. Aside from more obvious optical illusion design aspects, some subtle elements referencing Jessica Lee Ridgway’s illusionistic garments dissertation were also integrated. Such elements include utilizing the Helmholtz illusion, Muller-Lyer illusion, and contrasting colour theory to accentuate certain parts of the body.
Awards + Shows + Exhibitions
International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) Annual Conference 2019 - Undergraduate Student Design Exhibition (view the exhibition catalog here on page 103)
INTRO Exhibit & Runway Show 2019
Photo Gallery
Coordinates Full Outfit
Coordinates Jacket Back
Coordinates Jacket Front
Coordinates Pants
Coordinates Pants Pocket Detail
Coordinates Pants Accordion Pleat Details
Coordinates Suit Front
Coordinates Suit Back
Coordinates Suit Dart Detail
