The Traveler

Model wearing a long navy blue coat. The photo shows both the side and the back of the coat, which has a removable rectangular strap at waist level. Red buttons attach the strap to the coat. Also pictured is the cargo pocket on the side of the coat. This pocket has an asymmetrical flap and fastens with a red button. The coat ends mid-calf. The coat is paired with light green trousers that the model is wearing.

Tailored twill coat with contrasting red buttons and side cargo-pocket detail

Model sitting on a white box wearing a navy long-sleeve blouse with a double pointed collar. The sleeves have a double layer of flounces at the wrist. Model is wearing light green, wide-leg trousers and pointed-toe navy boots.

Navy-blue blouse with double collar and sleeve flounces at the wrist

Close-up of navy blouse showing its pointed front hem and the two rows of navy rope that wrap around the blouse's waist. Close-up also shows the trouser's scooped, wrap-around pocket.

Rope detail on blouse and wrap-around trouser pockets, inspired by train-crew uniforms

Model is sitting on a gold stool, wearing a sweetheart-neckline strapless dress. Over the dress she wears a corset-style bodice, which fastens with red snap-tab closures. On the back of the outfit there is an attached train, which is shown hanging down, like a cape, behind the model. She is also wearing tall, navy boots that scrunch at the top.

Corset-structured bodice with red snap-tab closures and attached train, worn over strapless dress

Close-up photo of the model closing the snap on the navy corset-bodice. On the front of the corset there are three straps with red snaps on both sides. Model is closing the bottom snap. The bodice is worn over a strapless navy mini-dress. The close-up shows the full outfit including part of the train, which is attached to the back of the dress.

Shaped bodice with princess seams and red snap detail on tab closures, worn over strapless minidress

This thesis collection began with the idea of a commuter on a train, embarking on a trip. These pieces reflect classic train-crew uniform and suit silhouettes. Drawing inspiration from the railways of the early 20th century, this collection merges the tactile elements of train cars and their crew with the journey of a solo traveler. What a mysterious experience it is, to share this time and space with strangers they may never meet.

Credits

Photographer: Kenisha Seth
Model: Mallika Tiwari

Kenisha Seth

Monroe Township, New Jersey

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