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MESSAGE PRESiDENT FROM THE
Here we have the work of over 500 graduating Art and Design students—every one of them a marvel! Imagine the challenges they faced this year. Forced by the pandemic to work from their homes, denied the in-studio, shoulder-to-shoulder, hands-on learning experience they expected, they nevertheless forged ahead, defying all obstacles. They created makeshift work stations in their bedrooms, basements, kitchen corners and other unlikely locations. Focused, hardworking and energetic, they applied their ingenuity to learn, explore, experiment and achieve. And as we see from this catalogue, they succeeded. The work in this catalogue represents 16 of the School of Art and Design’s programs. In it we not only see the students’ finished products, but also images of how those projects evolved. These images help to reveal the creative process and the students’ individuality. Through it all, we sense their resilience and determination. Indeed, this vibrant catalogue— with its bright bold colors—pays homage to their optimism and extraordinary strength. I offer congratulations to these students and to the families and friends who supported them throughout this difficult year. Congratulations as well to the stalwart Art and Design faculty whose own skills and ingenuity rose to the pandemic’s challenge and provided guidance to their students with diligence and care. Dr. Joyce F. Brown President 2
STRONG FOUNDATION RESEARCH, CONCEPT DIRECTION, STYLING, WITH A
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AND FIT GSE ’21
The Fabric Styling major provides students with a strong foundation in research, concept development, art direction, styling, and trend forecasting. Targeting specific markets, students learn fundamental design concepts, develop a strong digital facility and gain project management skills to create a variety of styling and forecasting projects based on references ranging from historical and cultural trends to the current socio-economic climate. In addition to the core Fabric Styling curriculum, the program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning with courses in art history, fashion history, design, photography, business development, and marketing. This exhibition showcases the collaborative work of the senior BFA students in the Thesis Capstone course.
FORECASTING FABRIC STYLING
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MACROTREND - RESURGENCE Fashion Trend Forecast
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MICROTRENDS - OPULENT MAXIMALISM, DREAMSCAPE, & GRAPHIC POP Fashion Trend Forecast
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MICROTRENDS - ESCAPING TECHNOLOGY & REFORM Fashion Trend Forecast
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Abigail Adams, Brooke Allen, Maggie Bair, Nancy Berkowitz-Kover, Numarie Borjas, Christa Camp, Alexandra Carrasquillo, Luz Corniel, Diana GironReyes, Jordan Hartmann, Amanda Kahn, Jennie Keatin, Alexandra Kim, Ester Lasap, AnneMarie O’Brien, Chanel Miller, Vi Phan
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CLASS GROUP TREND FORECAST
VIEW THE COMPLETE PROJECT:
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The Fabric Styling students collaboratively forecasted a trend called “Resurgence” which represents a period of revival after little activity. Within this macro trend, we identified five micro-trends: Opulent Maximalism: A luxurious aesthetic taken to “extra” levels.
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Dreamscape: A dream-like surrealistic scene; a fantasy we all want to live. Graphic Pop: Highlights the rise of optimistic colors, patterns, and motifs influenced by retro designs. Escaping Technology: While we continue to adapt to new technological advancements, sometimes it’s necessary to put away the tech and return to nature. REform: An ethical approach to fashion. All of the work represented here, including photo shoots, digital design boards, websites, and social media, was created by the students.
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IT’S A GAME 1 Editorial Photoshoot
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IT’S A GAME 2 Editorial Photoshoot
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IT’S A GAME 3 Editorial Photoshoot
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@abigalll.aa https://abigailadamsstyle.weebly.com/
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ABIGAIL ADAMS
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The main inspiration was pulled from old secretary phones found in my dad’s office. I wanted to communicate how women, still to this day, believe that their potential is at a secretary level, even in their professional fields. It’s appalling and depressing to see women with degrees, experience, and great work ethics, who do not get the respect, titles, or pay that they deserve simply because they are “just thankful to have a job.” This is something that is occurring in even greater numbers during the COVID economic crash. It’s important to keep each other awake in an industry that prefers us to go to sleep each night and “just be thankful we have jobs.” This is something I feel extremely passionate about and wanted to communicate in a high-fashion, editorial photo shoot.
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DESERT STRIPE Fashion
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DESERT FLOWER Fashion
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DESERT CACTUS Fashion
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@brookelynn_bay ; @bna.style https://brookeallen96.wixsite.com/bnastyle
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BROOKE ALLEN
Although we think of the desert as being a barren wasteland, it is actually a large ecosystem where many plants and animals flourish. With its red rocks, green cacti, and crystal blue sky, the desert is a place of beauty. I wanted to take this heavenliness to the backdrop of the mountains with extreme sportswear. While riding the slopes you’ll be wearing colors and motifs inspired by the desert and its inhabitants. This collection covers a wide range of gear that any snowboarder would need, from base layers to boards. I incorporated different silhouettes from simple to more edgy, so that everyone can find something they love from the line. To create this collection I used Adobe Creative Suite. Whether you are a beginner on the bunny hill or riding your tenth black diamond, this collection, “Desert Living,” will give you all you need with a hint of desert flair.
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MOVIE POSTER 1 Graphic Design
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MOVIE POSTER 2 Graphic Design
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MOVIE POSTER 3 Graphic Design
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@Maggie.rai
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MAGGIE BAIR
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The project I have decided to showcase is one of my best design works, showing my passion for layout when it comes to design. The inspiration was to create three promotional movie works that are modern takes on vintage movie posters. I am a concept developer, trend forecaster, and stylist with a heavy passion for graphic design. My favorite thing about life is one’s ability to romanticize everything. I like to romanticize the mundane and messiness of the day-to-day, because who cares if you just tripped up the subway stairs if you have killer shoes on?
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”IMPRESSIONIST INTIMATE SET” INSPIRED BY MONET’S “BRIDGE OVER A POND OF WATER LILIES” 1899 Fashion Loungewear
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”PEACOCK LOUNGE SET” INSPIRED BY CRANE’S “THE PEACOCK GARDEN”1889 Fashion Loungewear
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”PEIGNOIR SET” INSPIRED BY LEBASQUE’S “LE PEIGNOIR JAPONAIS” 1926 Fashion Loungewear
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@enchanted.opulence https://nancyberkowitz.wixsite.com/portfolio
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NANCY BERKOWITZ - KOVER
This collection of loungewear was inspired by my passion for late 19th - early 20th century art and textiles, combined with the situation of people spending more time at home during COVID quarantine. Without places to wear the latest fashions, women are looking for garments to wear at home that make them feel beautiful, feminine, and “dressed up”. This collection, “Art Inspired Quarantine Loungewear,” represents my approach to design. I blend my love of art history, travel, and color with handcrafted details of embroidery, beadwork, and lace to achieve the vintage and feminine sensibility of my work. My designs combine glamour and nostalgia, inspired by the opulence, romance, and elegance of a bygone era. I draw my inspiration from museums, art history books, and vintage markets. Through patterns and luxurious detailing, I hope to transport the wearer of my designs to an enchanting and elegant place of the past.
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@numarie.designs
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NUMA SWIMWEAR Fashion
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NUMARIE BORJAS Nature always makes its way into my work one way or another, whether it’s the color palette or overall aesthetic. My work is modern and elevated with an exotic touch. This project is a mock-up of what I would want my future swimwear line to look like and represent, making women of all shapes and sizes feel more beautiful in their skin. This line was heavily inspired by nature and the beauty of countries like Bali and Greece. The color palette for the swimwear line is a perfect mix of neutrals and pops of color that embody that.
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COLOR, CONCEPT, INSPIRATION Fashion
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GROOVY DESIGNS Fashion
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PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS Fashion
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@christa.camp https://www.christacamp.com/
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CHRISTA CAMP
I have always taken interest in art movements and fashion styles from previous eras. A resurgence of fashions from the 1960s and 1970s was the main source of inspiration for my thesis project. My work is graphically charged and that’s evident within the disco ball, lava lamp, and floral elements seen in this project. When creating collections, I not only consider the design of the fashion, but also how it can translate into promotional materials. I carried out the various motifs that are evident in my CADs into sticker decals. My design aesthetic and love for incorporating cheerful bursts of color, funky patterns, and charming graphics are echoed in these designs. This thesis project is a reflection of my creative passions and the progress that I’ve been able to attain at FIT.
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READY PLAYER ONE? Graphic design
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CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER Graphic design
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FIGHT Graphic design
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@designedbyalexandrac https://alexandracarrasquil3.myportfolio.com/
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ALEXANDRA CARRASQUILLO 1.
This mini video game was inspired by the many video games I grew up playing. The design style was inspired by the ’90s and early 2000s gaming aesthetic. When it comes to designing, I like it to be fun, colorful, and camp. I like taking a very extra approach to each project I execute. I always enjoy doing the most fun and crazy ideas that I may come up with.
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SCENE 1 Art Direction/Graphic Design
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SCENE 2 Art Direction/Graphic Design
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SCENE 3 Art Direction/Graphic Design
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@palosantomami
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LUZ CORNIEL
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As a creative, I have always identified heavily with music. With every memory, positive or negative, there is always a song or album that can bring me back to that moment in time. Music is very powerful in that way; it can trigger emotions, visuals, and even smells from a moment in time. COVID-19 has been difficult for us all and I found myself relying on music to get me through it, as I have always done. This project is dedicated to my love for music and is combined with my passion for styling, photography, and graphic design. I styled, creative directed, edited, and photographed (via FaceTime, in true quarantine fashion) every photo. This is a short playlist of my favorite songs during quarantine. Enjoy! 2.
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FRIDA À LA MODE Fashion print
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FRIDA’S SILLY MONKEYS Fashion print
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FRIDA MEETS FASHION Fashion
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@dianagrionreyes_designs https://dianagironreyes.wixsite.com/portfolio
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DIANA GIRON-REYES 1.
To me, fashion is an art form that allows me to express myself in ways that words can’t. I love experimenting and creating innovative looks that are playful, vibrant, and bold. “Frida Kahlo meets George Condo and Frank Stella” is a fusion of Condo and Stella’s artwork, with Frida as my inspiration. Condo’s artwork consists of various characters that have a whimsical approach to them. Combine that with Stella’s intriguing postpainterly abstraction artwork, and the two work well together to create the fashionable Frida Kahlo-inspired prints. I choose Kahlo and her monkeys as my motifs because of everything Frida Kahlo represents. She embraced the struggles of life, embraced what made her different and unique, and just lived life colorfully through her art. Therefore, I wanted to create fashion prints that allow you to feel empowered and unique, and allow you to have fun with fashion.
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HER Editorial
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HIM Editorial
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US Editorial
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@jordyyspice
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Dreamscape Your mind enters a vivid, hazy state as it wanders deep into thoughts about love.
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What is love? Your thoughts begin to paint a picture as you imagine your soulmate and ideal self together. The room feels like clouds, as you both float through it Together His arm graces yours You speak with sounds, not words Sparks fly fast as butterflies gracefully flutter, You feel alive and safe. It is a dream come true.
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CREATING IN QUARANTINE Fashion Publication
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IKAHNIC MAGAZINE Fashion Publication
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THE PILLOW DRESS Fashion Publication
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@amandakahnart @amandabiebs https://amandakahn1.wixsite.com/mysite-3
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AMANDA KAHN
“Ikahnic Magazine” is a short publication I made at the beginning of quarantine in 2020 to show how I was staying inspired and motivated during such a transformative time. I was inspired by the pillow dress trend that was started on Instagram by @myforteisfashion and @stylebynelli. I wanted to try to do a photo shoot with my take on the trend while also using other items around my house, like curtains and blankets, to create different looks. I joined Fabric Styling because of my love of layout design, fashion, and fine arts, and wanted a way to combine my interests. “Ikahnic Magazine” allowed me to use my skills learned at FIT, such as photography, styling, and graphic design, to create a cohesive publication. As an artist and designer, romanticism, beauty, and nature are all things that inspire my body of work, which includes textiles, fine art, and graphic design.
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SEEING DOUBLE Self Portrait
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HIGHEST FIVE Graphic Design
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RETINAL CIRCUS Graphic Design
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@jenniekeatingg jenniekeating.com
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JENNIE KEATING 1.
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Inspiration is everywhere, from subway cars to cereal boxes. Creativity sparks in places you would not even imagine. But that is just the spark. Starting the fire is your responsibility. Since I was a young child, I have always been a daydreamer. While math equations were being drawn out on a whiteboard, I would imagine a lion walking into the classroom and how I would save my teachers and classmates. Getting lost in my brain, imagining stories, situations, and ultimately art, is a secret weapon I once feared, but now plan on sharing with the world to its greatest potential. These few works of mine, leading with a self-portrait edited to have multiple eyes, represent my creative process, sporadic and seemingly unrelated. My eye is drawn to all different sectors of design. Their relation is threaded in the process it took to complete them.
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RECITE THE POEM Fashion Directing Photograph/illustration
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RECITE THE POEM Fashion Directing Photograph/Illustration
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RECITE THE POEM Fashion Directing Photograph/Illustration
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@alexask alexask.space
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ALEXANDRA KIM 1.
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Photos of student work
I have always had an attachment to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. The idea of a girl exploring ways with intuition, and bringing out her true personality through an adventure, best describes the person I am. My work reflects a side of me that loves a pure form of identity, bringing out my inner belief, which is sometimes suppressed by limits. Power to all the women who believed in Wonderland. Through my work, I will go on an adventure filled with curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Creativity is that part of life where we can escape restricted conclusions into expressing undefined results. I will play with the flaws and explore the limitless ideas of visuals. A form of art can shape an individual’s uniqueness into an inspiration. Bringing optimism and fulfillment to one’s emotions through my artwork is my goal.
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PEEKABOO Knit Print & Pattern
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RAINBOW Knit Print & Pattern
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JEWELS Knit Print & Pattern
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@me.ester_dsg esterlasap.wixsite.com/portfolio1
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ESTER LASAP
As the pandemic hit, I was inspired by the idea of how many of us have had an increasing desire to return to the nostalgic comfort and safety of childhood memories when we think of home and interior décor. The DIY movement and the renewed value of homemade goods, crafting, baking, and decorating, have taken on a noticeable youthful feel, and became an upcoming trend of the year. I came up with a concept of childlike expressionism, creating a collection of knit prints and patterns for kids’ wear, that have the aesthetic of a playful and flirtatious theme using Kaledo and Photoshop. As a creative designer and artist, I take inspiration from the current trends and my surroundings.
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@chanelsherida
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ELEVATED SPORTSWEAR REVAMP Fashion Womenswear Collection
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ELEVATED SPORTSWEAR REVAMP Fashion Womenswear Collection
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CHANEL MILLER
“Elevated Sportswear Revamped” is inspired by the rural and architectural aspects of NYC. Raised as a Brooklynite myself, I take lots of inspiration from the different communities around me. This collection has an emphasis on silhouette, color, cut, and style. Streetwear is heavily influenced here on NYC streets. This is how I’ve come up with the colors and designs. It’s very practical for a woman to wear sneakers, not just during the day but in their nightlife as well. Adding a touch of femininity to them makes it more glamorous. I’m that girl who loves practicality while still looking my best. I enjoy watching the way people dress on the streets. It’s quite a hobby of mine and how I get inspired as a visual designer. Honing in on one’s upbringing is important to me and how I represent myself as a person.
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ANGELS WELCOME PRINT Interior
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ANGELS WELCOME LOUNGE (MOOD BOARD) Interior
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ANGELS WELCOME LOUNGE SCENE Interior
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@annemarie.stuff annemarie.cool
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ANNEMARIE O’BRIEN
A digital native who got my start nearly ten years ago making fan edits for my tumblr, I strive to design pieces that translate to the screen. “Angels Welcome” is an homage to my tumblr days and internet culture, transporting you to a cyber oasis. I drew inspiration from neon lights and vaporwave aesthetics, hallmarks of the tumblr style that initially piqued my interest many years ago. Beginning with a sketch on paper, I translated the wallpaper design digitally to give it a slick, graphic feel. I then manipulated the photo of the lounge to reflect my vision. The result is a lounge concept that merges URL with IRL.
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@v.phannn_ https://vphan5899.wixsite.com/portfolio
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PETAL IN PARADISE PROTOTYPE Makeup Product Styling
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PETAL IN PARADISE COLLECTION Makeup Packaging
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VI PHAN
Open up your ultra-femininity with a collection emphasizing the sweet aroma that transpires from the most beloved flower, a rose. Scented makeup has been around dating as far back as the 1930s, but how often do we see a compelling makeup product that has three-dimensional packaging to replicate the delightful scent that is highlighted inside the product itself? I was inspired to bring the sweet aroma alive from within, creating a collection consisting of eyeshadow palettes, rose hip oils, and rose lip glosses. Using digital mediums such as Photoshop, I was able to curate a collection where each component will be a reminder of the robust fragrance that has been fused into its formula. I brought my vision to life by photographically styling a prototype of my artistry to fully emphasize to the beholder the exact rich-sweet scent that will linger on them all day long!
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www.fitnyc.edu/gse @fitgse2021_FabricStyling