In addition to stitching, what other ways can attach fabrics to create a three-dimensional garment? Without considering usage and operation, the conceptual piece focuses on the innovative structure in an avant-garde design and style to demonstrate an imagination of clothing in the future.
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A New Way to Join Fabric & Create Clothes
By overlaying fabrics on the buckles, then pushing them through the diamond-shaped holes on the PVC, the fabrics can be joined and converted into a 3D garment.
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Fabric Joining Structure Inspiration
I discovered an interesting approach based on pushing fabrics through a hole and decided to develop an experimental concept that can highlight the structure.
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Draping and Structural Studies
Through draping and folding, I experimented on different silhouettes and the position and quantity of buckles. The final outcome was created from two pieces of cloth, which can be joined and transformed into a 3D garment by combining with the buckle.
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Buckle Form Exploration
The buckle form was inspired by a spine, since they have the common feature of framing. Sheet prototypes and 3D printed buckle models were constructed to test stability and shapes.
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Material Exploration
Through PVC dyeing, texture layering, and fabric exploration, I found that the combination of fluorescent blue PVC with translucent buckles and white space cotton best creates a futuristic style.
The visual elements of this project were designed to be futuristic and imaginative, including the form of garment, styling, and photography.
