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Of Japanese and American descent, I investigated the ideals of beauty in the two cultures as well as her own struggle for identity through "Ideallision". The garments became a kind of cultural hybrid, incorporating and combining design elements and materials from Japan and the West. Exaggerated and distorted silhouettes in the garments address conflicting notions of the ideal female form in both cultures.
Photography by Anna Friemoth
"Ideallision" was a line of garments I created for the experimental fashion event, "Milquetoast". With Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)'s Multi-Media Event class, "Milquetoast" was a collaborative project, a total of 16 designers each created their own collection, while working together to produce the fashion event.
Of Japanese and American descent, I investigated the ideals of beauty in the two cultures as well as her own struggle for identity through "Ideallision". The garments became a kind of cultural hybrid, incorporating and combining design elements and materials from Japan and the West. Exaggerated and distorted silhouettes in the garments address conflicting notions of the ideal female form in both cultures.
Photography by Anna Friemoth
Exposed
Re-purposed beaded top and skirt. Silk collar, acrylic and polyester blend pants. (2011 - 2012)
Model: Maya Graffagna
Cheerleader (back)
Jersey tank with polyester and rayon. Polyester blend, rayon and horsehair skirt. (2011 - 2012)
Model: Heyhee Choi
Cheerleader
Jersey tank with polyester and rayon. Polyester blend, rayon and horsehair skirt. (2011 - 2012)
Model: Heyhee Choi
Geisha
Synthetic indigo dyed silk jacket. Denim, cotton and polyester blend dress with acrylic and spray paint. (2011 - 2012)
Model: Kameron Ross
Geisha (back)
Denim, cotton and polyester blend dress with acrylic and spray paint. (2011 - 2012)
Model: Kameron Ross
Geisha and Cheerleader
(2011- 2012)
Models (from left to right): Kameron Ross, Heyhee Choi
Wanna-be Prep (back)
Re-purposed cotton vest. Denim shorts with cotton trim and artificial flowers. (2011 - 2012)
Model: Hannah Spitz
Wanna-be Prep
Re-purposed cotton vest. Denim shorts with cotton trim and artificial flowers. (2011 - 2012)
Model: Hannah Spitz
It Girl
Rayon and lace dress with dye, shellac and artificial flowers. (2011 - 2012)
Model: Steph Kim
It Girl (detail)
Rayon and lace dress with dye, shellac and artificial flowers. (2011 - 2012)
Model: Steph Kim
Cheerleader and It Girl
(2011 - 2012)
Models (from left to right): Heyhee Choi, Steph Kim
Exposed II
(2011 - 2012)
Model: Maya Graffagna
Milquetoast Presents Ideallision
April 2012
Video by Ms. Charm's Chic TV
Warning: Nudity