APPAREL
SNAKE SKIN
Dress made with layered chiffon that captures the organic patterns of snakeskin. Its translucent construction echoes the natural rhythm and texture of scales, translating microscopic details into a wearable sculpture that balances delicacy with strength.
FARMER'S
DAUGHTER
Constructed from two extra-large men’s button-down shirts, bedsheets, and a tablecloth, this 1800s-inspired dress explores transformation and identity through material reuse. The skirt can be unbuttoned and used as a picnic blanket, reimagining everyday textiles into a narrative of labor, femininity, and rural nostalgia.
Process
Inspiration
Initial Renderings
The intricate, repeating patterns and textures of snake skin inspired the design of the dress.
Sketches for Farmer's Daughter Dress illustrating the 1800s-era style, layered silhouettes, and the design of the skirt that can be unbuttoned to transform into a picnic blanket.
Up Close: Microscopic photo of snake skin revealing variations of color that were the inspiration for the tones of the dress.
Each piece of chiffon fabric was hand cut and sewn together. I used different color variations: soft grey, cream and tan to mimic the snakeskin's glow.
Bodice shown with skirt unbuttoned.
