kaitlin ertel
portfolio
a r a d i at i n g to ky o i t e thesis To see the full process, visit @aradiatingtokyoite on Instagram.
Photography by Zeek Creative.
o ff s h o r e d e s i g n to t r e n d Researched trends and identified opportunities in
KI C K F LIP $150.00
a target market. Branded, designed, and merchandised a final collection to fill a gap in the market. Click here for the full version of o f fs h o r e .
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o f f s h o r e aims to develop a line of structural, surf-inspired
garments which eliminate the total wash process; this, in turn, creates lifelong garments that have a hand in saving the ocean.
p r o b l e m s tat e m e n t With competitors such as Stella McCartney, Tory Burch, and VPL starting athletic lines,
o f fs h o r e
has ample opportunity to grow as it mixes functional surfwear with one-of-a-kind pieces which can be layered or worn separately.
o f f s h o r e will partner with
various water conserving charities, such as Waves for Water and The Water Project in order to not only change consumers’ water usage, but give back to damage that needs restoring.
streamline entrepreneurship
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pro element Pro Element can take you from land to water with ease. With hydrodynamic, breathable, and reflective textile technologies you will be able to defeat all earthly elements so you can keep racing, pedal fast, and jump in.
Pro Element is made with a hydrodynamic nylonspandex, providing a moisture-wicking, quick-drying 4-way stretch perfect for the runner, swimmer, biker, or versatile triathlon competitor. Cooling aloe-infused fibers provide a refreshing component to the compression textiles to reinvigorate the athlete from land to water.
Spring/Summer 2015’s ombres and watercolored prints become more pronounced and saturated for Spring/Summer 2016. Silver reflective accents incorporated into the print’s look provide the runner with style as well as increased awareness for added safety.
pulu shoe design
c o lo r s to r y
pulu
pulu is the Balti word for ‘ball’ - when the first English players pronounced ‘pulu’ as ‘polo’, water polo found its name
textural neoprene
elastic cord
holes in textural neoprene and
inspired by the goal’s net
the placement wrapping around the lower calf are similar to the plastic cuffs on the caps which sit on the ears
t r a n s pa r e n t vinyl sole
r u b b e r i z e d s pa n d e x equivalent to the rubber textile used for water polo suits
acts as if you aren’t touching the ground - or
2m m n e o p r e n e
the bottom of the pool
quick drying and easy to wash, commonly used in water sports
rubber grips for extreme traction on slippery floors, placed in the bottom corner of the shoe
traction
as an ejection would force a fouled out
linear lines are inspired by an eggbeater - the
player to the corner of the pool
name of the treading done in water polo
active embodiment
body wear
Designed and constructed a spandex leotard with white leather details and leather leg accessories held together with elastic to match.
m e ta g a l a c t i c m o d ta i lo r i n g
Designed, constructed, and tailored a baby blue wool flannel coat inspired by the 60s spaceage era of fashion. Complete with shoulder pads, silk lining, and inner hair canvas construction.
Complete with shoulder pads, silk lining, and inner hair canvas construction.
t h a n k yo u f o r yo u r t i m e a n d co n s i d e r at i o n . Kaitlin Ertel ertelkr@mail.uc.edu