GARMENT 04:
KOTOMI
Age: 20
Residence: Westchester County, New York
Star Sign: Pisces
A skirt crafted from half upcycled denim (from Kotomi’s jeans) and half black fabric donated by Professor Woojin Lee, featuring ruffled detailing.
OUR PROCESS
OUR PROCESS
This timeline outlines the unique journey of this piece, from concept to creation. It highlights the key steps in the design and construction process, showcasing the collaboration and sustainable practices involved in bringing this garment to life.
This timeline outlines the unique journey of this piece, from concept to creation. It highlights the key steps in the design and construction process, showcasing the collaboration and sustainable practices involved in bringing this garment to life.
01
DESIGN decision
DESIGN decision
Instead of an initial interview, Kotomi jumped straight into the design process, bringing all her sketches and ideas. She used a combination of tops and skirts in her designs, and together we decided to create a skirt.
Instead of an initial interview, Kotomi jumped straight into the design process, bringing all her sketches and ideas. She used a combination of tops and skirts in her designs, and together we decided to create a skirt.
02
02
FABRIC
SOURCING
FABRIC
SOURCING
Kotomi lent me a pair of her jeans to upcycle, and we also used black fabric provided by one of my professors. This combination of materials set the foundation for the skirt design.
Kotomi lent me a pair of her jeans to upcycle, and we also used black fabric provided by one of my professors. This combination of materials set the foundation for the skirt design.
03
SKIRT construction
SKIRT construction
We decided on a half-denim, half-black fabric design. I began cutting the necessary pieces for the skirt, while Kotomi was actively involved, helping to guide the process and ensure her vision came to life.
04
04
RUFFLE detailing
RUFFLE detailing
Kotomi wanted ruffles incorporated into the design, so she played a crucial role in pinning the ruffles onto the skirt. We worked back and forth, adjusting and fitting the ruffles to get the perfect look.
Kotomi wanted ruffles incorporated into the design, so she played a crucial role in pinning the ruffles onto the skirt. We worked back and forth, adjusting and fitting the ruffles to get the perfect look.
05
Mannequin adjustments
Mannequin adjustments
The garment was built directly on the mannequin, with Kotomi assisting in every step. We continually checked the fit and made adjustments together, ensuring everything was aligned with her preferences.
06
06
FINAL TOUCHES
FINAL TOUCHES
Once the ruffles were placed and the fitting was finalized, we maintained the original zipper and button structure from the jeans. The finished skirt reflected Kotomi’s vision, created collaboratively from start to finish.
Once the ruffles were placed and the fitting was finalized, we maintained the original zipper and button structure from the jeans. The finished skirt reflected Kotomi’s vision, created collaboratively from start to finish.
Process Book (Coming Soon)
Process Book (Coming Soon)