Course: Processes for Apparel Design: Clothing Construction II, DS 154
Program: TAD
This long dress was made with the idea that Rihanna would wear it to the Grammys. It started out as a commercial pattern, but the skirt was changed from a princess seam, A-line skirt to a gathered skirt. The bodice of the dress was a regular V-neck shape and I changed it into a plunging V-neck. I deliberately chose the faux leather for the bodice to give the dress structure as well as show off Rihanna’s strong, edgy persona. The skirt was made out of a cheetah print to show her wild side. These many design choices drastically changed the look of the commercial pattern into somewhat of my own design. I believe I achieved Rihanna’s mood in this elegant yet edgy dress.
