CAPRICORN is a personal mini-collection that embraces the characteristics of my Capricorn sun: perfectionism and determination. It is meant to be the elevated coupling to my other mini-collection, STAR GYAL. Scroll for an in-depth look of the process from conception to final looks.
Concept & Colors
CAPRICORN answers the question of “What does Indo-Caribbean high fashion look like?”
The topic is new terrain, as there are not many Guyanese fashion designers. Like any collection, I started my exploration with color. CAPRICORN is meant to complement STAR GYAL, which is composed mostly of denims. Naturally, I chose golden yellow as the center of this collection, because the color represents the gold adornments in my culture, and it is a close complimentary color to deep blue.
Sketches & Swatches
While I collected references for CAPRICORN, I simultaneously made quick sketches, fashion illustrations, and sourced my fabrics. Typically I build out my moodboard, fabric swatch catalog, and sketchbook at the same time. Below are detailed technical illustrations as well.
Technical Drawings
Production
After narrowing down to 4 looks, my process involved altering patterns I was already familiar with (bell sleeve jackets, circle skirts, princess seam tops, and bras), cutting, and sewing. I also conducted fitting with my models throughout production. Below are images of the process
