Inspired by takotsubos (octopus traps) and the East Pacific Red Octopus, this asymmetrical A-lined dress made from Peau de Soie fabric was created for a client who intends on wearing this garment to her book signing
Concept Board
Color/Fabric Board
Draping and Final Muslin
Dress Hand Basted in Final Fabric
Dress sewn and worn on model
Runaway photos from Philadelphia University Annual Fashion Show 2016 (top photo featured in Women's Wear Daily)