BFA Collection
"Victorian Vaudeville"
My graduate collection, titled "victorian vaudeville' began as a love letter to my favorite time period in fashion: the victorian era. An era that I have always turned to for inspiration.
I have also always been infatuated with burlesque costumes, such as those worn at The Moulin Rouge and similar shows in France.
After doing research into the history of these shows, I found that they originated from performances titled "vaudevilles'.
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Ballet was a source of inspiration for me, as I did it for majority of my life. It is such a beautiful art form and I tried to embody the same beauty and grace that ballerinas have.
Lastly I found inspiration in my favorite designer, John Galliano. I specifically drew inspiration from his SS98 collection for Dior titled "In a Boudoir Mood".
Sustainability is my first priority when designing. Therefore, my collection is made entirely from second hand materials. Most of my textiles were found at local thrift stores, and some was scrap fabric graciously donated by a local bridal boutique.
