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Maya L. A. Graffagna

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Exposed

Ideallision

"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

Ideallision

"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

Exposed

Re-purposed beaded top and skirt. Silk collar, acrylic and polyester blend pants. (2011 - 2012)

Model: Maya Graffagna

 

Cheerleader (back)

Cheerleader (back)

Jersey tank with polyester and rayon. Polyester blend, rayon and horsehair skirt. (2011 - 2012)

Model: Heyhee Choi

 

 

Cheerleader

Cheerleader

Jersey tank with polyester and rayon. Polyester blend, rayon and horsehair skirt. (2011 - 2012)

Model: Heyhee Choi

 

Geisha

Geisha

Synthetic indigo dyed silk jacket. Denim, cotton and polyester blend dress with acrylic and spray paint. (2011 - 2012)

Model: Kameron Ross

 

Geisha (back)

Geisha (back)

Denim, cotton and polyester blend dress with acrylic and spray paint. (2011 - 2012)

Model: Kameron Ross

 

 

Geisha and Cheerleader

Geisha and Cheerleader

(2011- 2012) 

Models (from left to right): Kameron Ross, Heyhee Choi 

 

Wanna-be Prep (back)

Wanna-be Prep (back)

 Re-purposed cotton vest. Denim shorts with cotton trim and artificial flowers. (2011 - 2012)

Model: Hannah Spitz

 

Wanna-be Prep

Wanna-be Prep

Re-purposed cotton vest. Denim shorts with cotton trim and artificial flowers. (2011 - 2012) 

Model: Hannah Spitz

 

It Girl

It Girl

Rayon and lace dress with dye, shellac and artificial flowers. (2011 - 2012) 

Model: Steph Kim

 

It Girl (detail)

It Girl (detail)

Rayon and lace dress with dye, shellac and artificial flowers. (2011 - 2012)

Model: Steph Kim

 

Cheerleader and It Girl

Cheerleader and It Girl

(2011 - 2012) 

Models (from left to right): Heyhee Choi, Steph Kim

 

Exposed II

Exposed II

(2011 - 2012) 

Model: Maya Graffagna

 

Milquetoast Presents Ideallision

April 2012
Video by Ms. Charm's Chic TV  
Warning: Nudity

©Maya Graffagna 2017