The Rise

A tailoring project inspired by 1980s women and their gain of power as well as social status after the World War II.

Collection moodboard

Silhouette:

Authoritative, formal, power-suit inspired, yet sexy and contemporary, making the woman look more dominating and powerful than her natural physical traits

Details:

Body-conscious foundation
Exaggerated & extending collar, shoulder, and pocket to emphasize the powerful feel while maintaining a sexy, feminine look
Layered silhouettes and proportionfocused aesthetic to make the look more fun and
unique, while an overall balance is still maintained between the asymmetrical details

Final ensemble includes a tailored jacket and a tailored skirt (illustration above).

Silhouette: Fitted jacket with double high collars emphasizing power. Set-in sleeves. Outer parts include shoulder-crossing layer and underarm outer layer. Mini skirt with an outer part as pocket. Invisible zipper on the back princess line.
Materials: Wool suiting (100% wool) as main fabric, tricot as interfacing, hair canvas and muslin as understructures.
Color: Dark Navy

Technical flats for final design

Process

Final design

Fronts overlapped and closed by snaps

Outer pocket

Double high collars

Invisible zipper on the back side of the skirt