Creative Design: Undergraduate
Authors: Garret Hanson (Iowa State University) , Li Jiang (Iowa State University)
The "Disco Comet" dress was inspired by the visual aesthetic that comets give when flying through the night sky. As a comet gets closer to the sun, chunks of it break off and give the dazzling tail for which they are known. Combining the dazzling tail with the 1970s Bob Mackie design inspiration is how the "Disco Comet" dress was born. One notable garment that inspired me was Bob Mackie's "Flame Dress," which Cher is most remembered for wearing. I loved the movement of that gown and the visual impact that the sequins have on a nude garment. The goal of the project was to create a stunning, red-carpet evening dress using high-quality materials. Regarding evening wear designers, Bob Mackie is one of my favorite designers, and his gowns are known for their show-stopping designs. His designs inspired this project.
Keywords: evening gown, haute couture, surface design, vintage design
How to Cite: Hanson, G. & Jiang, L. (2022) “Disco Comet Dress”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 79(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.15733
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