A multicolored dress with an abstract pattern, featuring orange, black, and white colors. It has multiple straps and ties, laid out on a light surface.

SKELETON (DRESS)

Inspired by the quiet transformation of decaying leaves, this piece explores the intersection of nature and design. While doing yard work, I was drawn to partially decomposed leaves — their asymmetry, skeletal outlines, and the balance between positive and negative space. These organic forms informed the silhouette and detailing of a silk gown, where the fabric mirrors the fragility and complexity found in natural decay. The design emphasizes materiality, spatial contrast, and the subtle beauty in impermanence — translating a fleeting natural process into a refined, wearable form.

Person wearing a colorful, abstract-patterned dress standing on grass with green foliage in the background.
Close-up of a decaying leaf with visible veins and skeletonized structure, set against a blurred background.
Person in an orange and gray dress standing in a grassy area with trees in the background.
Back view of a person outdoors wearing a backless, strap-tied dress with an abstract orange and white pattern, tattoos visible on arms, surrounded by green foliage.
Person wearing an orange patterned dress in a grassy area with greenery in the background.
Illustration of an elegant black gown with intricate white strap detailing and a flowing skirt, shown from the front and back.
Illustration of a woman in an artistic, colorful gown

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BLOOMER
(GOWN)