Portfolio Giulia Castro Fashion and Knitwear Design
Index
About me
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Knitwear
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Fashion
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Photography
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About me
Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, I moved to Milan in 2015 to pursue my dream of studying fashion design at Politecnico di Milano, where i graduated in 2020 with a specialization in knitwear design. I’ve always been attracted to arts and crafts, when I was a child I would draw all day and build my own doll houses inside shoe boxes with cardboard. When I first learned to sew I fell in love with the idea of making my own clothes and learning how garments are constructed. While attending university I had the opportunity to explore my passions and learn new things, confronting myself with different people from different backgrounds, learning how to give my best in team work and what are my abilities. Skills InDesign - Very Good Illustrator - Very Good Photoshop - Very Good Lightroom- Very Good Microsoft Word - Very Good Microsoft Excel - Good Soft Skills Team Work Problem-solving Flexibility Communication Find more of my works here
Languages Portuguese - Native Speaker Italian - Native Speaker English - Advaced Spanish - Intermediate Hobbies Drawing Photography Running Cooking
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Knitwear
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In Between
In Between is a knitwear project made in collaboration with MMissoni. To start the project we had to listen to the songs of the album “Caravelle� by Polo and Pan, getting inspired by the sensations, colors, images that were brought to mind while listening to the songs. The result is a seasonless and agender knitwear collection, made both by hand and with the help of electronic knitwear machines like Shima Seiki.
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All the songs have different instruments, sounds and languages mixed together to create a transcendental and hypnotic experience to the person listening. The key words of the project are: hypnotic, transcendental, floating. To give the same sensations of the songs we chose different stitches, like jacquards and 3D suspensions, shapes and colors, creating an optical illusion through the layering of different weights and the combination of contrasting and vibrant colors.
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Collection Overview The collection is made of different garments that can be worn in any occasion by anyone, since it is an agender and seasonless collection. The garments are very colourful and bright, with comfortable shapes and can be mix matched in different ways depending on the needs of the person wearing them.
Technical Drawings
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Technical Sheet The technical sheet shows the construction of the garments we made, with all the measurements and stitches used during the production.
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Garment Measurements (cm)
Fully fashioned garment
Body A. Chest
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B. Length C. Waist
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D. Bottom Width
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E. Shoulder Width
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F. Hoodie Height
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108 ranks stockinette
12 ranks stockinette 6 ranks suspension 12 ranks stockinette
Sleeves G. Length
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H. Wrist
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20 ranks stockinette 10 ranks stockinette 20 ranks stockinette
Rib I. Heigth Sleeves
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J. Height Belt
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10 ranks stockinette 6 ranks suspension 10 ranks stockinette 20 ranks stockinette 10 ranks stockinette 14 ranks stockinette 8 ranks stockinette
Garment Measurements (cm)
Cutted garment
Body A. Chest
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B. Length C. Bottom Width
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D. Shoulder Width
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E. Neck Width
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Sleeves F. Length
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G. Wrist
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Garment Measurements (cm)
270 ranks 2x2 Rib
Cutted garment
Body A. Waist
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B. Hips C. Length
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D. Inseam Front
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E. Inseam Back
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F. Bottom Width
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G. Leg Width
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160 ranks Jacquard
Rib H. Height Belt
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I. Height Leg
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Technical Sheet The technical sheet shows the construction of the garments we made, with all the measurements and stitches used during the production.
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Garment Measurements (cm)
Fully fashioned garment
Body A. Chest
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B. Length C. Waist
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D. Bottom Width
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E. Shoulder Width
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F. Neck Width
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G. Neck Depth
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102 ranks Jacquard
44 ranks stockinette 12 ranks stockinette
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Sleeves H. Sleeves Width
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Rib J. Height neck
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K. Height sleeves
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Garment Measurements (cm)
162 ranks Stockinette
Cutted garment
Body A. Waist
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B. Hips C. Length
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D. Inseam Front
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E. Inseam Back
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F. Bottom Width
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G. Leg Width
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256 ranks 3x3 Rib
Rib H. Belt Height
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52 ranks Jacquard
36 ranks 3x3 Rib
40 ranks Stockinette
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On the left Flower Power, ribbed crop top details Model: Chiara Riva Photographer: Giulia Castro Art: Carolina Lopera On the right Belle Inconue, outfit two close up, showing the ribbed vanisè in the neck and sleeves and the drawing of the jacquard Model: Chiara Riva Photographer: Giulia Castro
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On the left Outfits one and two Model: Chiara Riva Photographer: Giulia Castro On the top Outfit one details, stripped hoodie Model: Chiara Riva Photographer: Giulia Castro
On the top Outfit one details, jacquard pants and ribbed crop top Model: Chiara Riva Photographer: Giulia Castro
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On the left Hypnotic Models: Lucrezia Cocchi, Chiara Riva Photographer: Giulia Castro Art: Carolina Lopera On the right Close up of the outfits Models: Lucrezia Cocchi, Chiara Riva Photographer: Giulia Castro
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Equilibrium
Equilibrium is my final thesis project. The starting point was an analysis of the relation between men and nature, exploring the positive and negative impacts of it. I then started to analyse how the fashion system has influenced this relation, observing how the approach to buying clothes has changed since the begining of the fast fashion culture in the ‘90s. This model of consumption and production has been changing for a few years, consumers are interested in more sustainable brands and are aware of the impacts that our actions have on Earth. I decided to develop a collecition made entirely with natural materials, that could raise awareness and send a message that men has to live in harmony with nature, in a relationship of symbiosis and balance, not only exploitation.
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Nature has to adapt to humans or is it humans that have to adapt to nature?
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The moodboard is divided in two parts: the first one shows the strenght of nature, that manages to grow back even after all the distruction caused by menkind; the second one is more futuristic and utopic, showing the symbiosis between men and nature, where humans respects everyone’s limits and needs. The contrasting colors were chosen to make the viewer understand that there’s something wrong in the way we relate to nature, destroying it and not caring about the consequences of our actions.
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Collection Overview The main concept of the collection is the contrast, given by the pairing of vibrant colors with dull ones, the use of structured stitches like braids and aran with softer shapes and romantic details, the mix of different weights with transparent garments and heavier ones.
Technical Drawings
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100% Lana Merino Superfine
Slowool Light
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100% Lana Merino Superfine
Garment Measurements (cm)
Yarn
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Aroha
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100% Lana Merino Extrafine
Aroha Light
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100% Lana Merino Extrafine
A. Chest
35
B. Length
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C. Waist
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D. Bottom Width
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E. Shoulder Width
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J. Neck Width
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Composition
Sleeves F. Sleeves Length G. Wrist Width
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Rib K. Height Neck
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L. Height Wrist
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A. Chest
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B. Length
90
D. Waist
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E. Bottom Width
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F. Shoulder Width
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G. Skirt Length
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Composition
Straps H. Straps Width
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I. Straps Length
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Rib J. Belt Heigth
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K. Skirt Height
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L. Skirt Length
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M. Distance from left hip
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Technical Sheet The technical sheet shows the construction of the garments we made, with all the measurements and stitches used during the production.
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Garment Measurements (cm)
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Slowool Light
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100% Lana Merino Superfine
Aroha Light
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100% Lana Merino Extrafine
Garment Measurements (cm)
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Slowool Light
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100% Lana Merino Superfine
Slowool Light
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100% Lana Merino Superfine
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B. Lenght
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C. Waist
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D. Bottom Width
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E. Shoulder Width
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Composition
Sleeves F. Sleeves Length
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G. Wrist Width
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J. Volant Height
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Neck K. Neck Width
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Rib O. Wrist Height
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A. Waist
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B. Hips
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C. Lenght
90
D. Inseam Back
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E. Inseam Front
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F. Bottom Width
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G. Leg Width
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Composition
Rib H. Belt Height I. Bottom Height
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Imaginary Photoshoot
Because of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the students couldn’t produce materically their final collection. I wanted to bring my collection to life somehow so I decided to create an imaginary photoshoot, showing the shapes and colors of the garments as if they were worn by a model, to do so I drawed on top of existing photos of the Resort 2019 collection by Victor Glemaud.
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On the page before Outfit three, braided cardigan with volants and ribbed pants On the left Outfit one, ribbed top and midi dress On the right Outfit four, ribbed crop top and transparent pants
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On the left Outfit five, polo shirt and braided shorts A destra Outfit two, crop top with aran stitch and long dress with braids, ribs and volants
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On the left Outfit seven, cardigan with aran stitch and pleated sleeves and ribbed skirt On the right Outfit six, sleeveless top and pleated skirt
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Fashion
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Lije
Lije is a fashion project that followed the main theme of EXPO Dubai 2020: “Connecting minds, creating the future�. There are three key words that link the project: sustainability, opportunity and mobility. Sustainability is the main focus of the project, we used only natural fibres such as cotton and linen and decided to repurpose materials that would otherwise end up in the garbage, using them as precious details in the garments. Opportunity because it is time to give the same opportunities to everyone around the world, all men and women deserve to feel strong and beautiful. Mobility is linked in the shapes of our collection, translated with confortable, yet still very sophisticated garments.
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The main ispirations were India and the Scandinavia region, focusing on the preciuosness of the traditional indian jeweleries and ornaments in the architecture of temples, and the mysticism and folklore of Scandinavia, focusing on the image of the warrior. To merge the two regions we decided to find an “ideal woman�, she is a warrior, a femme fatale, she is not afraid to fight with her own hands, but she is still classy and elegant. To show this strenght through the collection the outfits emphasize femininity and power, while also highlighting parts of the body that are usually considered masculine such as the shoulders.
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Collection Overview The collection is made with sustainable and recycled materials such as Nespresso Capsules, PET bottles and PiĂąatex, a fabric that looks like leather but is made with pineapple.
Technical Drawings
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On the left Femme Fatale, jacket details Model: Francesca Bonato Makeup Artist: Miriam Baroli Photographer: Giulia Castro On the right Jacket close up Model: Francesca Bonato Makeup Artist: Miriam Baroli Photographer: Giulia Castro
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On the left Jacket cutouts details, made with recycled net Model: Francesca Bonato Makeup Artist: Miriam Baroli Photographer: Giulia Castro On the right Shorts detail, made with recycled Nespresso Capsules Model: Francesca Bonato Makeup Artist: Miriam Baroli Photographer: Giulia Castro
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70’s Brunette
70’s Brunette is a project made in collaboration with RED Valentino, inspired by the life of Jane Birkin. It is divided in 3 parts: Romantic, Eccentric, Design. Each part focuses on the different needs and tastes of the target consumer, proposing outfits, colors and patterns for different occasions, from leisure to work and special events. All the patterns developed for the project are a reinterpretation of iconic and classic patterns such as the camouflage, dots and floral, mixing embroidery, all over and placed patterns.
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Romantic
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Iconic Outfit The outfit is composed by a floral dress with a volant detail on the front and a caban jacket with volant in the pocket. Based on details, forms and colors of the iconic outfit other garments were developed.
Technical Drawings
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Product Development A few examples of the product development, taking details from the iconic dress to develop other garments of the collection. In this case the volant is used in different ways, in pants and dresses.
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Inspiration Dry flowers
Module All Over Pattern
Colour Ways Sugar Genes Lips Kawah Peachy
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Inspiration Cross Stitch embroidery
Module All Over Pattern with embroidery
Colour Ways Sugar Papaya Peachy Kawah Genes
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Eccentric
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Iconic Outfit The outfit is composed by a shirt with termoformed stripes on the sleeves, a plisse red skirt and a bomber jacket with embroidery on the back. Based on details, forms and colors of the iconic outfit other garments were developed.
Technical Drawings
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Product Development A few examples of the product development, taking details from the iconic skirt to develop other garments of the collection. In this case the plisse is used both as the main characteristic and as a detail in different garments.
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Inspiration Layering, tennis ball
Module All Over Pattern
Colour Ways Sugar Genes Chamomille Charcoal Papaya Amazzonia
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Design
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Iconic Outfit The outfit is composed by a high neck blouse; a jacket with termoformed details, volants in the pocket; pants with cutouts on the legs. Based on details, forms and colors of the iconic outfit other garments were developed.
Technical Drawings
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Product Development A few examples of the product development, taking details from the iconic pants to develop other garments of the collection. In this case the cutout on the side of the pants is used in different ways throughout the gaments.
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Inspiration Miltary camouflage
Module All Over Pattern
Colour Ways Sugar Peachy Papaya Amazzonia Charcoal
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Inspiration Camouflage, isocurve
Module Placed Pattern
Colour Ways Sugar Peachy Lips Amazzonia Charcoal
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Collection Overview The collection was built taking details of the iconic outfits, mixing patterns, fabrics and shapes to create cohesion within the whole collection, creating a communication throughout the outfits. All the garments can be made in different fabrics and patterns, maximizing the possibilities in production. The drawings show different ways of wearing the garments, based on the needs of the client.
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Photography
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Spiked
Spiked is a photography project made to raise awareness to a problem many young girls have to deal with: drink spiking. I myself was a victim of this premeditated act and decided to portray how I felt during this experience, the images show the fear and panic once the drugs start working on the body and then the guilt of not paying as much attention as needed to the situation we are put in, even if it’s never the victim’s fault.
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On the page before Spiked, photography portraying the act of drink spiking, when someone puts a drug inside someone else’s drink Photographer: Giulia Castro On this page Panic, long exposure photography portraying the feelings of a girl whose drink has been spiked Model: Lucrezia Cocchi Photographer: Giulia Castro 85
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On this page Confusion, long exposure photography portraying the feelings of a girl whose drink has been spiked Model: Lucrezia Cocchi Photographer: Giulia Castro 87
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Les Amities
The aim of the project was to create a visual identity, target consumer and photoshoot to an imaginary brand. In this case Les Amities is a brand that sells clothes and accessories to young, romantic and outgoing women.
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Sandals by Zara, rings by Pandora, Blush, lip gloss and nail polish by Kiko Milano, body oil by Caudalie. Styling: Giulia Castro Photographer: Giulia Castro 90
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On the left Outfits one and two Models: Maria Clara Innocente, Bhawani Casiraghi Styling: Giulia Castro Photographer: Giulia Castro On the right Outfit three Model: Bhawani Casiraghi Styling: Giulia Castro Photographer: Giulia Castro
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On the left Outfit four Model: Maria Clara Innocente Styling: Giulia Castro Photographer: Giulia Castro On the bottom Still life photography Lip gloss and nail polish by Kiko Milano, lipstick by NYX and eyeshadow palette by Maybelline.. Styling: Giulia Castro Photographer: Giulia Castro
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Blumarine
Photoshoot inspired by Blumarine’s Spring Summer 2017 collection, featuring Sara Sampaio, shot by Luigi & Iango.
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On the left White blouse and floral skirt Model: Irene Savoldi Styling: Giulia Castro, Lucrezia Cocchi, Silvia Corbani Photographer: Giulia Castro On the right Bodysuit closeup Model: Irene Savoldi Styling: Giulia Castro, Lucrezia Cocchi, Silvia Corbani Photographer: Giulia Castro
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On the left Sunglasses closeup Model: Irene Savoldi Styling: Giulia Castro, Lucrezia Cocchi, Silvia Corbani Photographer: Giulia Castro On the right White blouse and maxi skirt Model: Irene Savoldi Styling: Giulia Castro, Lucrezia Cocchi, Silvia Corbani Photographer: Giulia Castro
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Others
Other experiments I did with photography in university and outside, trying different styles and techniques, from portraits to still lifes.
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Inspiration Portrait by Mario Testino, published in Vogue Japan’s November 2014 issue
On the right Portrait photography Model: Arianna Scremin Styling: Giulia Castro, Lucrezia Cocchi, Silvia Corbani Photographer: Giulia Castro
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Inspiration Portrait of Daria by Kamilla Hanapova. Make up artist Alena Kondratyeva.
On the right Portrait photography Model: Beatrice Costantini Styling: Giulia Castro Photographer: Giulia Castro
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Inspiration Black and white portrait by Oleg Borshchevskiy.
On the right Black and white portrait Model: Beatrice Costantini Styling: Giulia Castro Photographer: Giulia Castro
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Inspiration Still life by Sara Ghedina.
On the right Still life photography Food Stylist: Giulia Castro Photographer: Giulia Castro
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Inspiration Still life by Lino Baldissin
On the right Still life photography Stylist: Giulia Castro Photographer: Giulia Castro
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