Cheetah Girl
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom C/D
Start Date
16-5-2013
End Date
16-5-2013
Abstract
Purpose: For my collection, I went on a journey of self-discovery to find my personal design aesthetic. I reflected upon my personal fashion sense and drew inspiration from a recent fascination with swag pop music, which is a side genre of pop music utilizing upbeat drums, catchy melodies, top-40 hooks, and rap-style bridges. In my closet, I have a cheetah print trench coat, which I bought before starting college. I wore the coat so much that I became known as “cheetah girl.” This jacket and newfound persona were a major source of inspiration for this piece. Process: “Cheetah Girl“ is my rendition of the little black dress with a fun and sexy twist. I wanted the piece to be very structured; I love structured dresses because they are classic and figure flattering. I used the pop of cheetah print in the waistband, bow, and cap sleeve to keep the piece fun and young. The low back adds subtle sex appeal while still maintaining a sense of modesty. I added the studs at the shoulders for an unexpected edge. I think the piece is a perfect mix between sexy, sweet, and edgy. It is the perfect look for a girl who wants to stand out in a crowd. Techniques: This piece was created using the draping technique. Draping is the smoothing, contouring, and the manipulation of fabric on a dress form to create a design and ultimately a pattern. From this pattern, I constructed a sample garment using sheets purchased from the Goodwill. After the sample was created, I fit it to my model and made major changes to the pattern to assure proper fit. Once the pattern was updated, I then started on the fully lined final garment. Materials: Black woven stretch satin, black woven lining, cotton blend cheetah print, invisible zipper, studs, and thread.
Recommended Citation
Lewis, Cassie, "Cheetah Girl" (2013). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 24.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2013/posters/24
Poster Number
48
Additional Mentoring Department
Family and Consumer Sciences
Cheetah Girl
SURC Ballroom C/D
Purpose: For my collection, I went on a journey of self-discovery to find my personal design aesthetic. I reflected upon my personal fashion sense and drew inspiration from a recent fascination with swag pop music, which is a side genre of pop music utilizing upbeat drums, catchy melodies, top-40 hooks, and rap-style bridges. In my closet, I have a cheetah print trench coat, which I bought before starting college. I wore the coat so much that I became known as “cheetah girl.” This jacket and newfound persona were a major source of inspiration for this piece. Process: “Cheetah Girl“ is my rendition of the little black dress with a fun and sexy twist. I wanted the piece to be very structured; I love structured dresses because they are classic and figure flattering. I used the pop of cheetah print in the waistband, bow, and cap sleeve to keep the piece fun and young. The low back adds subtle sex appeal while still maintaining a sense of modesty. I added the studs at the shoulders for an unexpected edge. I think the piece is a perfect mix between sexy, sweet, and edgy. It is the perfect look for a girl who wants to stand out in a crowd. Techniques: This piece was created using the draping technique. Draping is the smoothing, contouring, and the manipulation of fabric on a dress form to create a design and ultimately a pattern. From this pattern, I constructed a sample garment using sheets purchased from the Goodwill. After the sample was created, I fit it to my model and made major changes to the pattern to assure proper fit. Once the pattern was updated, I then started on the fully lined final garment. Materials: Black woven stretch satin, black woven lining, cotton blend cheetah print, invisible zipper, studs, and thread.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Andrea Eklund