Creative Design: Undergraduate

Dancing Petals

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Abstract

Dancing Petals is a three-piece ensemble designed for Colette, a fictional character synthesized from three ethereal, feminine figures: Flora (Winx Club), Glinda (Wicked), and Odette (Barbie in Swan Lake). Colette is characterized as a spirited and nature-loving adolescent who enjoys gardening and hosting whimsical garden parties. Drawing inspiration from Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion (2024), which reanimates dormant fashion through sensory engagement and conservation technology, I turned to the lotus flower as a metaphor for unfolding beauty and personal growth. The project was further grounded in the FEA Consumer Needs Model, ensuring that the final garment responded holistically to the consumer’s lifestyle through a balance of function, personal expression, and visual appeal (Lamb & Kallal, 1992).

Keywords: Nature, Surface embellishment, FEA model

How to Cite:

Bailes, S. & Uriyo, A., (2025) “Dancing Petals”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 82(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.22015