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Novella of Hang Gliders

Technical color-block lightweight parachute dress with romantic vintage lace

Charcoal-dyed, 100% recycled, crinkled nylon parachute dress with cut-out lace raglan sleeves

Electric pink seam taping applied on the front

Charcoal-dyed, 100% recycled, crinkled nylon parachute dress with cut-out lace raglan sleeves

Garment in motion

Charcoal-dyed, 100% recycled, crinkled nylon parachute dress with cut-out lace raglan sleeves

Front view

Plum calfskin leather skirt with Naples yellow lace lining and rainwear kimono top

Skirt detail

Plum calfskin leather skirt with Naples yellow lace lining and rainwear kimono top

My thesis is inspired by my fascination with hang gliding and how it effortlessly and elegantly pierces through the sky. In these moments, nature comes alive as the wind envelops you in its most generous embrace. Guided by my curiosity about pattern geometry, mobility, and performance textiles, this project is a study of my "tech-lingerie" aesthetic through digital pattern-making, 3D prototyping, and counterintuitive material combinations.

Credits

Photographer: Jay Austin
Model: Thea Tian

Thea Tian

Thea Tian

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