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SUSTAINABLE GARMENT DESIGN
TEXTILE SAMPLING & CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN & TECHNICAL
SKILLS
RESUME
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
garment design
This design reimagines a traditionally masculine garment as a feminine, vintage-inspired 1920s shirt dress. Using upcycled materials, I deconstructed the original pieces and refined the silhouette with hand-sewn gold polyresin buttons and silk crepe belts. The final look balances oversized softness with tailored structure, blending minimalism, subtle luxury, and timeless elegance.
DesignedforProjectFunway,thislookreflects effortlessluxury,refinedminimalism,andcleanlines.
This design transforms denim jeans into a structured yet relaxed, minimal silhouette. After deconstructing the denim, I used French darts to create a tailored A-line, knee-length dress with repurposed waistband straps. A subtle two-tone wash, grey ribbon accents, and front pockets add thoughtful detail while maintaining clean simplicity.
Designed for Project Funway, this look reflects contemporary structure, subtle contrast, and confident simplicity.
This work demonstrates my ability to translate conceptual inspiration into textile samples through fabric manipulation, color development, and refined construction techniques.
Textile sampling
Jersey Knit
Velvet Lace Gold Sequins
Waffle Cotton
Faux Pearls
This work demonstrates my ability to translate conceptual inspiration into textile samples through fabric manipulation, color development, and refined construction techniques.
Suede
Sheer Rayon Wood Beads
Silk
Jersey Knit Wood Beads
Technical
This highlights my technical design skills, including fashion illustrations and flat technical sketches. These works demonstrate my ability to translate creative concepts into precise, production-ready visuals while maintaining proportion, detail, and garment accuracy.
Visual merchandising
In partnership with the brand Curio, our group had the privilege of showcasing our visual merchandising skills for a display store project. I contributed to concept layout planning and product sequencing to create harmony through a neutral color palette and intentional grouping.
I also helped style the mannequin as the focal point using height and proportion. This project allowed us to apply design principles in a real retail setting while maintaining a warm and welcoming vibe for future curio customers.
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AMBER PENTON, SARAH TWITCHELL, ANNA VAVAK, BRINLEE MONETTE, MIA SCHWARZ