Tale As Old As Time (The National YoungArts Design Award 2025)
Materials: silk organza, synthetic gold glitter fabric, nylon nude illusion mesh, cotton broadcloth, brass floral notions
Hours: 24
Cost: ~$300
Completed May 2024
Gentlement Prefer Brunettes (The National YoungArts Design Award 2025)
Materials: Polyester satin, nylon power mesh, brass beads
Hours: 12
Cost: $25
This design was inspired by the delicate and asymmetrical draping of Indian saris, and the cut and silhouette was modeled after Jane Russell’s iconic black sequence halter dress in the 1953 American classic ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.’
Completed December 9, 2023
The Lotus Blossom (Top 7% of AP 3-D Art & Design Portfolios)
Materials: Upcycled tablecloth, brass wire, fencing, glass beads, zip ties (boning), cotton bias binding, brass eyelets.
Hours: 11
Completed May 2023
The Dragon Lady (Top 7% of AP 3-D Art & Design Portfolios)
Skills: Hand-embroidered gold-toned glass bugle beads onto nylon mesh
Hours: 30
Completed May 2023
The Prostitute (Top 7% of AP 3-D Art & Design Portfolios)
Materials: Fengshui brass coins, nylon yarn, hot glue
Hours: 7
Completed May 2023
The Enemy (Top 7% of AP 3-D Art & Design Portfolios)
Materials: EVA Foam, barge cement, gilding paint, metal chain
Hours: 35
Completed March 2023
