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Mad for the 1950s Collection
An eight-piece evening wear collection inspired by 1950s silhouettes and modern graphic prints. Features full skirts, structured bodices, and original textile designs in a chartreuse, grey, and black palette. Shown on the runway at Kent State University.
An eight-piece evening wear collection inspired by 1950s silhouettes and modern graphic prints. Shown on the runway at Kent State University.
Concept
This collection draws from the elegance of 1950s fashion—full skirts, nipped waists, and structured bodices—while incorporating bold, contemporary graphic prints. The result bridges vintage sophistication with modern edge.
Color Palette
The collection is unified by a striking chartreuse, grey, and black palette that emphasizes the graphic quality of the original textile designs while maintaining the refined aesthetic of mid-century evening wear.
Original Textiles
Each print in the collection was designed from scratch, translating the geometric and organic motifs of the era into fresh, modern patterns suitable for formal occasions.
Construction
The eight pieces showcase a range of construction techniques including boned bodices, full circle skirts, and precise pattern matching across seams to maintain print continuity.
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