Spray paint: This look is inspired by the concept of performative fashion, the creator of which being Alexander McQueen during his Spring 1999 RTW show. We used conventional paint and spray paint on top of a nude catsuit to create this look.
Circulatory: This look is inspired by the internal connections that the circulatory system provides within the body. Just as there is a web of connecting systems inside our bodies, this look provides an interconnecting web using corset boning.
Skeleton: This look is inspired by the anatomically accurate bone structure inside our bodies. The bone detailing is made from rhinestone and pearl chains, embroidered onto a mesh catsuit to give the illusion that the bones are on the outside of the model’s body.
Reproductive: The slim fitting garment was an ode to feminine power. Inspired by Our Lady of Guadalupe, a tale within Catholicism of “The Virgin Mary”. She is heavily associated with the feminine ideal as well as roses, celebrating women’s power and security within their own bodies. The dress features rose detailing both on the vagina and breasts, drawing attention to the areas themselves while still offering a covering for the bodice.
Heart: this look has has an anatomically correct heart shaped top with vein embroidery, and Harlem pants, when placed together make the shape of the heart icon
Hands: This look is meant to represent the duality between embracing your body and sexuality, while navigating objectification of the modern woman. The gloves are filled with polyester foam to give the illusion of stuffed hands 73w
Hair: inspired by Scottish highland kilts and capes, this look represents how hair is often used as a form of self-expression, or a way to hide ones-self
3D: body scanned and 3D printed in collaboration with TU Architecture and Fabrication Labs, design inspired by Fall 2011 Iris Van Herpen and Isaïe Bloch, anatomically correct skeleton in abstract form
Bleach Body: this look is inspired by body heat contour suits, a catsuit made of denim and bleach painted in the shape of a body to show an x-ray look through the clothing
Sweat: inspired by Kim K’s 2019 Met Gala look by Thierry Mugler, this men’s look is bedazzled with crystals to represent sweat dripping off the body in a new take on what being sexy means
Nurse: this look is a nod to the catholic schoolgirl to nurse pipeline. Made with recycled plaid from school uniforms, this Vivienne Westwood inspired corset and a white shirt pressed to perfection give an ode to those who work tirelessly as nurses.
Sex: this look represents the core act by which all beings come into existence. Inspired by BDSM culture, this look has a leather and lace embroidered bodysuit, men’s dress pants, and hand cuffs for embellishment
Lungs: This look serves as a commentary on the vaping epidemic in young adults. The bodice of the dress is in the shape of lungs, embroidered with dying roses to represent the death of tissue after chronic inhalation of toxins, while the gray veil represents the smoke ejected from the lungs after smoking.
Survivor: this look has bedazzled eyes on the bodice, and hands on the cape, to represent the idea that women’s bodies are so frequently objectified and non-consensually touched
Twins: this look was a tribute to the victims of experimentation on twins. The look features chains as it represents the eternal bonding these individuals have gone through.
Eyes: this look features a full torso plate in the color of bright blue and eyes, with an abstract rhinestone face. The silver bubble skirt represents the glitter than comes from happy eyes
1995: 1995 was especially significant, the look as a whole is a commentary on the AIDS epidemic. The denim on denim pieces were made as a tribute to the fashion trends at the peak of the epidemic. The pants features the ACT UP mission slogan “Act up, fight up” on the front and back of the legs.
Cancer Survivor: this look is head to toe pink in honor of breast cancer victims and survivors as this cause is particularly close to members of our team. The ruffles around the breasts are different sizes to represent the beauty of a post-operation body
White Coat: this look celebrates the coating ceremony undergone by incoming doctors into the medical field. Naturally, our final look and wedding dress was an homage to this illustrious ceremony with a simple white dress with a floor length lace and white coat placed on top
THE PROCESS.
KREWE OF BLOOD SWEAT TEARS
