TANIA VELASQUEZ
This project represents my vision on how I see sustainable fashion in the next years. I imagine a future fashion where designers and artisans have the same credit and acknowledgement where local production and materiality are key.
I created a silhoutte that had historical references but also a garment that can be worn for many occasions. The crystals used were grown and crafted, and cause no harm to the environment.
As part of a circular design practice, the dress is designed to be worn with or without crystals. The remaining solution of the crystals can be used to grow more crystals, hence infinite crystals; cristaux sans fin.
Historical reference from book: Ancient Greek, Roman & Byzantine Costume, by Mary G. Houston
Final sketch
Progress of dress and crystals
Historical reference from book: Ancient Greek, Roman & Byzantine Costume, by Mary G. Houston
Sample of grow crystals on a tulle fabric
Sample of grown crystals on final fabric. Testing color, size and time of crystals.
Sample of crystal grown on thread using leftover of saturated solution. Notice the small crystals growing along the thread, and the change of color.
Sample of grow crystals on a tulle fabric