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the nine-tailed

2022 design collection

the nine-tailed

inspired by Gumiho, a nine-tailed fox creature depicted from Korean folktales and legends who has the ability to transform into a beautiful woman after living for a thousand years as a fox and to seduce men and eat their livers or hearts. Gumiho has nine tails, which also associate this collection in the number of nine, whether there are 9 panels, 9 pleats, or 90cm for the total length. featuring soft pink and dusty red tones that are used to reflect their main attribute which is to eat human organs. also, clean and clear silhouette with more focus on seam lines and panels.

inspiration board

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paper toile

outfit development

initial sketch

toile results to be a more 
dynamic sleeve due to the pattern

the final execution
of the dress

collages, sketches, developments
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single strap 9 knife-pleated dress with ruffles

2 tier 9 knife-pleated flare skirt

single strap scallop-edge neckline flare top

single strap asymmetrical 9 knife-pleated flare top

asymmetrical skirt with scallop-edge hem

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observational drawing

9 knife pleats dress with ruffles

adjustable strap

uneven scallop-edge neckline

tiered puff sleeve

huge puff sleeve with drawstring

9 scallop-edge hemline

scallop-edge high neckline

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modified to longer length

sandwich fabric in between waistband to give an effect of fold and flare out

applied to top

colour extraction
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tint

tone

shade

adding white (tint), grey (tone), and black (shade) hues to each of the colour

added even more shades to each colours and give a good mix

more mixing until the chosen colour is out

color board

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