Periwinkle Perfect
Document Type
Poster
Campus where you would like to present
Ellensburg
Event Website
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source
Start Date
15-5-2019
End Date
15-5-2019
Abstract
Periwinkle is a color in the blue and violet family and the name is derived from the lesser periwinkle or myrtle herb, which bears flowers of the same color. The purpose of this garment was to make women feel empowered and beautiful. I wanted to mix vintage style with some more modern elements. A lot of my inspiration for this garment came from the Audrey Hepburn wedding dress in the movie Funny Face. I loved the look of a full tulle skirt and a fitted bodice. The garment was modest but still made Hepburn look sexy. The original look was a pristine white; however, the garment I designed is a beautiful periwinkle that gives the garment a much lighter and airy feel. The shape and fitting of the garment was intended to give the model a flattering figure as well as make her feel confident and elegant. This garment is intended for young women who are very active in the social scene, or even girls who attend dances such as prom and homecoming. The fullness of the tulle and the fitted bodice gives a younger vibe, and the color does this as well. Tulle was a material I had never used before and really wanted to experiment with, seeing that it is a more difficult textile to design with. I ended up using tulle for the skirt and chiffon for the bodice. I really enjoyed this experience and the learning process of experimenting with different textiles.
Winner, Outstanding Creative Works, College of Education and Professional Studies.
Recommended Citation
Obernberger, Abigail, "Periwinkle Perfect" (2019). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 94.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2019/Posters/94
Department/Program
Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising
Periwinkle Perfect
Ellensburg
Periwinkle is a color in the blue and violet family and the name is derived from the lesser periwinkle or myrtle herb, which bears flowers of the same color. The purpose of this garment was to make women feel empowered and beautiful. I wanted to mix vintage style with some more modern elements. A lot of my inspiration for this garment came from the Audrey Hepburn wedding dress in the movie Funny Face. I loved the look of a full tulle skirt and a fitted bodice. The garment was modest but still made Hepburn look sexy. The original look was a pristine white; however, the garment I designed is a beautiful periwinkle that gives the garment a much lighter and airy feel. The shape and fitting of the garment was intended to give the model a flattering figure as well as make her feel confident and elegant. This garment is intended for young women who are very active in the social scene, or even girls who attend dances such as prom and homecoming. The fullness of the tulle and the fitted bodice gives a younger vibe, and the color does this as well. Tulle was a material I had never used before and really wanted to experiment with, seeing that it is a more difficult textile to design with. I ended up using tulle for the skirt and chiffon for the bodice. I really enjoyed this experience and the learning process of experimenting with different textiles.
Winner, Outstanding Creative Works, College of Education and Professional Studies.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2019/Posters/94
Faculty Mentor(s)
Andrea Eklund