Junior Collection
Design Process Critique Course
Dominican University
Spring 2025 | 3-mo completion
Task Overview:
The completion a 2-piece junior collection over the course of a semester strengthened various skills for success in the fashion industry. This project provided hands-on experience and fostered growth in the following areas:
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Design conceptualization
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Fabric selection & sourcing
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Technical & pattern-making
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Time management
My Vision
Black Love in Contemporary Spaces
This collection encapsulates the tension Black people face in navigating today’s contemporary world. Too often, we’re told what we can and cannot wear. Through details like latch closures and the merging of satin and denim, this collection symbolizes the struggle to conform to societal expectations while simultaneously expressing the desire to break free from them.
Inside The Denim Camo Set
Process
Developing my junior collection involved exploring the full creative cycle of fashion design—from concept to completion.
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Concept Development
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Research & Inspiration
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Fabric & Material Exploration
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Technical Design Development
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Fittings
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Presentation
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Lab to Runway
This stage captures the transformation from concept to creation—where the work done in the studio comes to life on the runway. Each garment reflects hours of experimentation, construction, and refinement, culminating in a presentation that showcases both technical skill and creative vision.