For Project Designer design topic we are to create a couture design for hillbillies. Who cares if you get elimanated...as long as you go out with a bang.

I was excited by the interesting challenge, then I wound up really enjoying it.
My interpretation of couture is creating a very original, high fashion garment less concerned with wearability, but vision. So I designed with that in mind. Furthermore, it was an awesome opportunity to really let my creativity flow without restraint.

To create the hillbilly look I incorporated familiar materials: weathered denim overalls/jeans, gingham flannel, hankercheif, cowboyboots. I also included straw, burlap, and reseted fishing pants. These gave me the overall feel I was looking for that really southern(and hey, I'm in the south). Other luxurious materials I wanted to include were fine jersey, veil, lamb wool and satin. The melding of these various material in the skirt was really appealing and fashion-forward to me. It has the resemblance of a textiles piece. You can also see a raccoon tail. Road kill?

And with that, my couture piece is modern and edgy; It's a design I love and my most ambitious to date!