My thesis started off with a pair of blue tights and a broken frame. I stuffed, knotted, wrapped, and sewed the tights onto the broken frame. It reminded me of a balloon animal and the famous Jeff Koons balloon dog. It was this that started my design process and prompted me to explore the technical steps of making a balloon animal. The fullness of the knots represent my confidence and the connections that tie to my Korean and American cultures.
Photographer: Kertin Vasser
Model: Kat Nie, Karin Nowhere
United States
Sportswear
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