Creative Design: Undergraduate

To Freedom and the Moon

---

Abstract

To Freedom and the Moon is inspired by the Women's Rights Movement and the Space Race from the 1940s - 1970s. This design pays homage to working women during WWII and the Space Race who portrayed strength and courage to fight for equal rights. Gold metallic vinyl was selected for this design to depict reflective sheet metal. The structured nature of the metal symbolizes the strength that women gave to gain their freedom and independence. The silhouette of this garment is made from three modular pieces that are shaped to stand away from the body and resemble a rocket ship. The rocket ship is aiming towards the goal of women's equality in the workplace and beyond. When all three modular pieces are worn together, the shaping of the vinyl as it curves away from the body creates an aerodynamic movement, symbolizing the efforts of women to fight for equal rights.

Keywords: women's rights, equality, vinyl, modular

How to Cite:

Rackers, Z. & Staib, C., (2025) “To Freedom and the Moon”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 81(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18494