Spring 2018 Research work:

This is an initial 3D sketch of a custom jacket created for a stage performer, Ariel Helvetica. The theme for the apparel design is “future human”.  The shoulder design is created through paper folding techniques applied to a textile draped bodice.  This sample silhouette is used to explore material and construction applications.  The silhouette strives to distort the proportions of the human body  but also consider a the following:

1. Visibility in low lighting
2. How will it distort the body?
3. How can a performer remove components of the costume in unexpected ways? 

Inspiration collected by Ariel