e l e n a b o b y s h e v a SENIOR THESIS 2013 COLLECTION
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She is a gentle soul, one who prefers the company of animals to others. She is the Guardian of her kingdom – a peaceful and prosperous world where animals are safe from the cruelty of man and nature is tended to.
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The inspiration for my Senior Thesis Collection is forever going to be the foundation of my brand. It’s the story of a gentle sovereign that watches over a peaceful and prosperous world – where animals and wildlife are safe from the cruelty of man. The brand represents cruelty free, modern high fashion comprised of Women’s Ready-to-Wear. For my thesis, I created a whimsical and ethereal collection that featured couture like shapes and fabrics. I focused on texture and fabric combinations, as well as surface embellishments – the color palette was kept monochromatic for this reason. Delicate fabrics such as floral embroidered organza and sheer silk organza served as a base for white silk shantung, faux suede, metallic wool, and a floral printed metallic silk – sometimes combined all in one skirt. Hand work was another major component in this collection. A prime example would be the “Guardian” dress which is made out of white silk shantung and was entirely pleated and finished by hand. The combination of trims was also provident in this collection – ostrich feathers, a crystal beaded belt, and an aluminum chain embellished the “Guardian” dress, while embroidered floral organza was delicately hand stitched to the halter neck dress with white eye let trim.
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White silk organza striped sheer top with crepe collar, elbow length sleeves with sheer ribbon accent, and invisible zipper in back. White bell skirt with white textured metallic thread wool, metallic floral print silk , and white floral embroidered organza tiers with ruffled eye-let trim, grosgrain waistband, invisible zipper in back and three steel hoop wire understructure; fully lined.
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White cotton blend halter neck dress with ruffled eye-let trim, floral embroidered organza bodice and scattered organza petals on knee length pencil skirt; grosgrain strap back , two way exposed full length zipper at skirt back and big silk shantung bow; fully lined.
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White silk shantung pleated “Guardian� dress with white cotton blend collar, sheer silk organza bodice with silk shantung pleated angel wings, white ostrich feather shoulders, white faux suede trumpet skirt, invisible zipper closure, beaded waistband, and silver chain across bodice.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY: MADISON MOSS MODEL: KRISTEN HUNTER / FORD MODELS STYLING BY: ELENA BOBYSHEVA MUA/HAIR: ANGELLA HALL
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www.elenabobysheva.com
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