Creative Design: Undergraduate

The tiuS

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Abstract

The tiuS is a conceptual menswear ensemble that reimagines the classic suit through the lens of anti-fashion, humor, and visual inversion. Inspired by the idea of flipping familiar garments on their head, this piece playfully challenges traditional expectations while maintaining refined tailoring. The top is constructed to resemble a pair of pants—complete with belt loops, a waistband collar, J-stitch, and faux-welt pockets—while the pants mimic a suit jacket and dress shirt, featuring lapel flaps, center-front buttons, and a detachable tie. Using a grey wool pinstripe with a subtle pink line, the design references classic suiting while introducing whimsical subversion. Through a mix of traditional tailoring techniques and CLO3D prototyping, the design transforms formalwear into a clever, wearable narrative about fashion’s ability to entertain and provoke thought. The tiuS contributes to contemporary fashion discourse by merging tailoring, irony, and performance, offering a fresh take on menswear that encourages reinterpretation.

Keywords: anti-fashion, suiting, reconstruction

How to Cite:

Arevalo, B. & Gam, H., (2025) “The tiuS”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 82(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.21933