Spring 2024

Chicago History Museum

Concept Statement

Being from Chicago, I have no love for the city. When walking through the museum I was drawn to a lot of the injustice and violence behind Chicago. I’ve personally seen the beauty of community when these violent acts take place. Moreover, through my project I intend shed light on just a few overlooked acts of violence that took place here in Chicago. After extensive research on Chicago’s “The Walking Man”, “Man accused of sexually assaulting teen on CTA train”, “14-year-old shot and killed on Chicago’s West Side”, and extensive interviews with S/A and abuse victims, without further adieu, here’s my tribute to Chicago’s Survivors.

Mood Board

Consumer Board

Concept Board

My target marketing audience would be considered upper middle class, with interest in art, activism, and fashion. They enjoy slow mornings- browsing Vouge catalogs, with coffee or tea. They’re in their late 20’s – early 30’s, are getting settled in their careers as Art Curators, Art Directors, or Fashion Marketing directors and possibly planning the start of their family.

Process Photos

Sample

Here I have the initial mock up of the jacket pattern for look 1 which includes 2 patch pockets on the chest, single welt pockets, and a drop shoulder sleeve.

Patternmaking

Here’s my pattern making for the skirt of the second look off the project. I didn’t have a sloper in my models size so I needed to grade the skirt a size bigger, so I captured some stills of my process

The sample skirt needed no further alteration as far as fit. All that was left for this was make decisions on stylistic details to tie in the cohesiveness of the piece to the whole collection.

Final Piece(s)

Acrylic molded top with a corset backing and leather mini- skirt, accompanied with a waxed denim jacket and pant.