Creative Design: Undergraduate

Vivid Punk

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Abstract

Created as a final project with meaningful sustainability in mind, I wanted to create an ensemble that showcased individualism in the face of strict rules and guidelines. Growing up, I had very strict parents that dictated what I was allowed to wear and express. Over the years, I have outgrown the pieces that gave me independence and I wanted to breathe new life into them with this project. I created the vest by upcycling a pair of jeans and adding studs and exposed zippers to give it a punk aesthetic. I kept the original back pockets and rivets and incorporated them into the vest design. The biker shorts were created by upcycling old band t-shirts to have the look come full circle. The shorts are embellished with studs and exposed zippers to maintain the aesthetic of the vest.

Keywords: Freedom, DIY, Punk, Upcycle

How to Cite:

Sales, V. & Bang, H., (2020) “Vivid Punk”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.11979