If I were the Queen of Whales

Vaishali Jain
Footwear and Accessories Design

About this Item

Title
If I were the Queen of Whales
Contributor Names
Jain, Vaishali (Creator, Designer)
Walcott, Sandra (Thesis advisor)
Ulan, David (Thesis advisor)
Daner, Carole (Thesis advisor)
Date
2024
Summary/Artist's Statement
Dive into the depths of the ocean with my collection, "If I Were the Queen of Whales." Drawing inspiration from my recent scuba diving adventures and encounters with bioluminescence in the Andaman Islands, as well as the mesmerizing whale shows in Orlando, each accessory unveils the hidden secrets of the sea.

Through a fusion of footwear, bags, and heels, this collection transforms my underwater experiences into tangible statements of elegance and wonder. From luminescent accents that echo the glow of bioluminescent organisms to bold silhouettes reminiscent of the majestic whales, each piece embodies the essence of the ocean's mysteries.

As the wearer adorns these accessories, they step into an imaginative, fantastical world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. "If I Were the Queen of Whales" is not merely a collection; it's an invitation to embark on a journey of exploration and self-expression, leaving a lasting impression wherever it goes.
Type
Still Image
Accessories collection
Bags (costume accessories)
Belts (costume accessories)
Footwear
Medium
Materials - Velvet, glazed calf leather, embroidered net, sparkly synthetic fabric
Medium (Terms)
Velvet (fabric weave)
Calf (leather)
Net (textile)
Course/Degree Information
Program/Degree: Footwear and Accessories Design One-Year AAS
Courses: LD 227 Introduction to Line Building, LD 134 Footwear Design II, LD 144 Handbag Design II
Semester: Spring 2024, Semester 2
Professors: Sandra Walcott; David Ulan; Carole Daner
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Identifier
FIT Repository ID: ld_000167

Citation

Jain, V. (2024). If I were the Queen of Whales. FIT Institutional Repository. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/395989
Jain, Vaishali. If I Were the Queen of Whales. 2024. FIT Digital Repository, https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/395989
Jain, Vaishali. "If I Were the Queen of Whales." FIT Digital Repository, 2024. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/395989