Senior Thesis Collections

PLEASE NOTE: Where applicable, the audio has been removed from this file due to copyrighted material. The garments shown here were created in response to the Senior Thesis design challenge: create a complete collection that reflects the essence and philosophies of your personal vision

Five Design Challenges

PLEASE NOTE: Where applicable, the audio has been removed from this file due to copyrighted material. The garments shown here represent the Classes of \u2713, \u2712 and \u2711 . The garments were created in response to the following five design challenges: Sophomores, Class of \u2713: Re-Innovative Design: explore the properties of recycled materials other than fabric while creating a wearable piece. Print Design Project create a garment that makes optimal use of printed fabric designed by a RISD Textiles student. Juniors, Class of \u2712: Knitwear Design: explore the properties of knits and design cut-and-sew and machine-knit garments. Tailoring Project: interpret traditional tailoring techniques to create a look with a jacket. Seniors, Class of \u2711: Cocktail Collection: design a collection of contemporary cocktail apparel in collaboration with the current RISD Museum exhibition Cocktail Culture: Ritual and Invention in American Fashion, 1920-1980