This project was inspired by the abandoned Cambodian temple of Ta Prohm in Ankor, the surrounding Strangler Fig trees, and Cambodian dance costume and iconography.
Sketchbook work: Primary research on trees (left), Secondary research on Cambodian Ta Prohm Temple/Strangler Fig trees (right)
Color palette development (left), Cambodian Iconography research (right)
Surface design experimentation (left), Collage on the form (right)
Concept Board
Fabric board: (from left to right) Specialty Poly Canvas, Faux Leather, Linen, Poly Bonded Novelty, Rust Suedette, Gold Suedette, Poly Satin Jacquard, Poly Ponte
Manipulations: Block printed suedette, Wood grain quilted linen, Wood grain stitched faux leather
Original garment sketches
Look 1
Look 2
Both looks shown in Philadelphia University's 2016 Fashion Show
