At the worktable

Passion

Marking the toile before the next cut.

Melly Happy HemMelissa Chavez, fashion designer

Project 03 / 06

Passion

An eveningwear design project built around a red, floor-length dress with a fitted bodice and dramatic asymmetric skirt. The portfolio documents silhouette exploration, technical and construction development, a photographed toile fitting with specific neckline and skirt corrections, and a final textile direction using red chiffon and red Peau de Soie.

Design development

From line to form

An eveningwear design project built around a red, floor-length dress with a fitted bodice and dramatic asymmetric skirt. The portfolio documents silhouette exploration, technical and construction development, a photographed toile fitting with specific neckline and skirt corrections, and a final textile direction using red chiffon and red Peau de Soie.

Pinned studies

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Study 01Silhouette studies for the red Passion evening dress.
Study 02Passion toile fitting, front.
Study 03Passion construction development.
Study 04Passion toile fitting, side.
Study 05Red textile and structure study.
Study 06Passion textile study.
Study 07Toile fitting review identifying neckline, bodice, and skirt-length adjustments.
Study 08Technical views clarifying the dress silhouette and component arrangement.
Study 09Textile and colorway selection: Valentine red chiffon and red Peau de Soie.