March 25, 2014

Project Selvedge Design Competition Challenge #3

By Mary Ryan
The Challenge:

This week we were assigned Cigarette Girls for a fun and vintage inspired challenge. Taking inspiration from the 50’s, designers were asked to make a garment that embraces the traditional meaning of burlesque. The garment needs to be theatrical and have a sense of humor. Unlike their usual show, this time the Cig girls will be showing for a family friendly crowd. The garments will represent the individual personalities of each Cig Girl. They had their pick of bargain basement cottons totaling 10 yards, which is a lot!

photos by Susman Media

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The Cigarette Girls

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Take Two

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Our winner Joanna, modeled by Stella Pearl!

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Erin, modeled by Vox Moxxi

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Christine, modeled by Mamma Rees

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Jazmin, and our model award for Bitsy