Senior Mentor Project under the direction of Costume Designer Betsy Heimann for Western Costume. Using the 1946 film The Big Sleep and original 1940s garments as references, we reinterpreted the essence of the 40s and Lauren Bacall's character in a modern way. My partner and fellow Otis senior Elana Kloss, wanted to bring a graphic, high contrast quality to our designs.
Authentic Vintage Inspiration and Lauren Bacall in "The BIg Sleep" in her iconic houndstooth suit.
Fabric and Treatment board involving Wools, organza, neoprene, hymo, silk jersey, chiffons, and horsehair
Hymo coat with sheer black overlay and neoprene panels, navy wool tweed jumpsuit with organza and hymo insets.
Neoprene jacket with cording and an organza blouse with strips of velvet sewn down to create a linear design.
Camel jacket with horsehair insets to accent the shoulders, burnout velvet dress with camel/sheer panels.
Organza and Neoprene jacket mimicking herringbone pattern, silk jersey top, twill pant.
Our work on display.
