Helvetia

Naïma Naas
Fashion Design (School of Art and Design)

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Title
Helvetia
Contributor Names
Naas, Naïma (Creator, Designer)
Lindenthal, Philippa (Thesis advisor)
Date
2026
Summary/Artist Statement
Helvetia is inspired by my home country, Switzerland, and what it feels like to grow up in a country where discipline and precision are passed down through generations. It represents the birth from old mindsets into a new generation that embraces individuality, while still carrying the significance of our history and traditions. Traditional Swiss fabrics and military references appear throughout the collection, including tailored outerwear and deconstructed trench silhouettes layered over voluminous tulle ruffles. Several garments are designed to be worn in multiple ways, introducing adaptability and movement into the collection.
Medium
Wool, Mesh, Tulle, Traditional swiss fabric
Course/Degree Information
Program/Degree: Fashion Design BFA
Concentration: Sportswear
Course: FD 485-603 Senior Thesis: Sportswear Design (Spring 2026)
Professor: Philippa Lindenthal
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Identifier
FIT Repository ID: fd_000123

Citation

Naas, N. (2026). Helvetia. FIT Institutional Repository. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/673743
Naas, Naïma. Helvetia. 2026. FIT Institutional Repository, https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/673743
Naas, Naïma. "Helvetia." FIT Institutional Repository, 2026. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/673743