THESIS COLLECTION

Look 1: Layered slip dresses with lace insertion bows
Look 2: Quilted pea coat, silk sailor shirt and boxers
Look 3: Quilted duffle coat, corset t-shirt, and sailor trousers
Look 4: Layered silk and organza bras, slip skirts, and organza shirt
Look 5: Quilted great coat, lace insertion slip dress, and cotton bra
Look 6: Quilted sailor shirt and boxers with long sleeve corset t-shirt
Look 7: Organza sailor shirt and slip skirt over boxers and cotton bra

DESCRIPTION

My research started with family photos of grandfathers who served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. I decided to use the archetypes of their uniforms as the basis of my collection. This includes pieces such as the sailor jumper, pea coat, and broad-fall front trousers.

My other line of research was into early 20th century lingerie and pajamas. I specifically looked at 1930s and 40s bras, girdles, bed jackets, and slip dresses. Theses pieces became my inspiration for colors, fabrics, and details, such as bows and lace insertion.