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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
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
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
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
modified to longer length
sandwich fabric in between waistband to give an effect of fold and flare out
applied to top
colour extraction
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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