Thesis Collection
Stephanie Cardona
Fashion Design (School of Art and Design)
About this Item
- Title
- Thesis Collection
- Date
- 2021
- Summary/Artist's Statement
- I am a first-generation immigrant of parents from Colombia. I am from New York where I have gratefully been exposed to a melting pot of communities. I've always had an appreciation and love for many forms of art such as fashion, music, photography, and dance. I was inspired by my mom since she used to make me clothes when I was little and taught me the basics of sewing. Fashion is a big part of how I express myself creatively through a tangible object that is essential. I enjoy combining patterns and colors to create a playful yet bold statement. What sets me aside from other designers is how I reflect my experiences onto my work. I chose sportswear because I gravitate towards the casual everyday look. I am drawn to the Edwardian era so I gravitate towards a vintage aesthetic, although I could be a bit maximalist at times.
- Image 1: Patchwork dress sustainably made with 50 pattern pieces. Most of these art nouveau cotton prints are remnants from 20 years ago.
- Image 2: Closeup of model Hannah surrounded by magnolia. The fabric manipulation on bust panels was inspired by the mosaic tiles that descend from above in subway stations.
- Image 3: Mood board exposing the inside view of garment and old family pictures of a dress that inspired it.
- Image 4: Model Hannah wandering around Central Park. Back of dress consists of 17 panels made of fabric swatch remnants from the 90's and a couple of high-end fabrics such crushed velvet and taffeta.
- Image 5: Close-up of the novelty and cotton art nouveau patchwork. The side view exposes more of the gathered silk panel of this Edwardian silhouette.
- Video: Process video showing 90's family photos. Next shot is patchwork layout that's begun to be draped panels being sewn together along with end result.
- Course/Degree Information
- Program/Degree: Fashion Design BFA
- Specialization: Sportswear
- Professor: Philippa Lindenthal
- Academic semester: Spring 2021
- Rights
- In Copyright
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- Identifier
- FIT Repository ID: fof_2021_0160
Citation
Cardona, S. (2021). Thesis Collection. FIT Institutional Repository. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/28441
Cardona, Stephanie. Thesis Collection. 2021. FIT Digital Repository, https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/28441
Cardona, Stephanie. "Thesis Collection." FIT Digital Repository, 2021. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/28441