FIT Future of Fashion 2024

En Route

Model poses facing forward, hand on hip, showing the one-sleeved asymmetrical navy pinstripe bodice with gold leather cup and shoulder epaulet. Hand-sewn vintage buttons, charms, and jewels shine on the structured top. The full skirt cascades down in layered ruffles of map-printed cotton and hand-tacked vintage postcards.

Navy pinstripe suited bodice with vintage button details and tiered skirt with maps and postcards.

Close-up of the upper body with model in three-quarter turn, showcasing the navy wool bodice. Gold leather shoulder and cup feature hand-sewn vintage buttons, charms, and jewels—each uniquely placed with meaning.

Asymmetrical bodice with gold leather cup and epaulet, hand-sewn vintage buttons and charms.

Model stands in full-length side profile, revealing the dramatic silhouette and tiered construction. You see the depth of the gold leather cup and shoulder epaulet, covered in hand-sewn jewels and buttons. The layered skirt flows outward with map-ruffled cotton and hand-placed postcards that add texture and motion.

Side view of layered skirt with dimensional postcard tiers and sculptural map-printed ruffles.

Model strikes a strong pose, flexing both arms to highlight the asymmetrical velvet lapel, detailed with hand-placed travel charms. The seat belt skirt, crafted from red webbing and custom vinyl-logo buckles, anchors the look with structure and theme cohesion.

Asymmetrical boucle dress with navy velvet lapel, chain details, seat-belt skirt, and dramatic cape.

Model captured mid-leap, holding a repainted 1960s navy briefcase with vinyl-applied logo. The red cape flows dynamically behind her, showcasing the seat belt-inspired skirt with custom buckles and charm-adorned velvet lapel.

Repainted vintage briefcase pairs with hand-sewn seat belt skirt and asymmetrical velvet lapel.

En Route represents a journey of transformation, growth, and constant motion. Inspired by the figure of the flight attendant, the collection captures the nostalgia of travel and the duality of existing between two places. Rooted in my own path from South Florida to New York City, this collection reflects ambition, adaptation, and introspection—mirroring the transient nature of airports and the reflective solitude of travel. Divided into three chapters: "Takeoff," "The Seven Wonders," and *"Final Boarding."

Credits

Photographer: Gram Spina, Pawel Pawlowski
Model: Julia Plante

Julia-Paris Arutyuinyan

Julia-Paris Arutyuinyan

Boca Raton, Florida

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