The Rebel Ballerina Edit

Julia Kapogiannis
Fashion Design (School of Art and Design)

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Title
The Rebel Ballerina Edit
Contributor Names
Kapogiannis, Julia (Creator, Designer)
King, Larissa (Thesis advisor)
Date
2026
Summary/Artist Statement
The Rebel Ballerina Edit honors spunky ballerinas, inspired by my upbringing as an outsider in the dance world. By blending modern and vintage lingerie trends and juxtaposing soft silhouettes with sharp design details, the collection tells the story of a glamorous, indie sleaze dancer who exudes effortless confidence. Ultimately, the collection redefines what it means to be delicate by proving that strength, individuality, and femininity can coexist unapologetically.
Look 1: Stretch silk charmeuse and chiffon bra, panty and garter belt under a crinkle chiffon robe with lace appliqué and hand beaded spikes.
Look 2: Sheer georgette slip dress with a hand beaded spiked stretch charmeuse corset on top. Stretch lace bralette and panty underneath.
Medium
Crinkle chiffon, stretch silk charmeuse, stretch silk chiffon
Course/Degree Information
Program/Degree: Fashion Design BFA
Concentration: Intimate Apparel
Course: FD 487-601 Senior Thesis: Intimate Apparel Design (Spring 2026)
Professor: Larissa King
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Identifier
FIT Repository ID: fd_000120

Citation

Kapogiannis, J. (2026). The Rebel Ballerina Edit. FIT Institutional Repository. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/673682
Kapogiannis, Julia. The Rebel Ballerina Edit. 2026. FIT Institutional Repository, https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/673682
Kapogiannis, Julia. "The Rebel Ballerina Edit." FIT Institutional Repository, 2026. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/673682