Junior Capsule Collection: Inspiration

Sketches for the first 3 looks in my junior capsule collection.

For my junior capsule collection, I was challenged to design a collection for an underserved market in the fashion industry. For my underserved market, I decided to focus on the market for sustainable, ethical clothing at an affordable price point. Gen Z and Millennials are particularly passionate about sustainable clothing, but often times don’t have the economic means to meet the current price points offered by sustainable fashion brands. The fast fashion prices are much more appealing to these consumers, but their drive for social justice is leading more and more people to boycott fast fashion companies.

For my collection, I am creating garments with prices that would be competitive with fast fashion, but without the unethical production. My designs are made of upcycled, thrifted clothing; thus helping reduce clothing going to landfills. I want to give old clothing new life by transforming it into new designs and unique silhouettes, using clothing sourced from thrift stores, wholesale deadstock, and other places that would be sending clothing to landfills.

Mood board for my junior capsule collection

For my designs, I was inspired by fresh spring pastels and patch-working. In particular, I wanted to utilize serged edges as design details throughout the capsule collection. I am also using patch-working to create panels out of deconstructed, second-hand garments. With my designs, I really want to push myself to create garments that are very outside of the box, but still somewhat commercial. I am very passionate about up-cycling and I’m excited to incorporate it into my capsule collection.