Entitled "The Hostess of the Copper Mountain", Daria Zhiliaeva's graduate collection explores themes of masculinity and femininity with its sculptural garments. The collection features both masculine and feminine undertones with its range of sculptural garments.
A painterly textile print covers dresses, ruffled tops and printed skirts while patent is the material of choice for black and white coats that feature voluminous shoulder elements.
The Saint-Petersburg, Russia native first studied fine art and fashion at the Stieglitz Art and Design Academy and continued her education at the Parisian fashion school Atelier Chardon Savard. More recently, the designer graduated from the Polimoda Fashion School Institute of Design and Marketing in Florence, Italy where she learned to perfect her skills in voluminous construction.
Ruffled Volume Attire
The Daria Zhiliaeva Graduate Collection is Sculptural
Trend Themes
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2. Painterly Textile Prints - The use of painterly textile prints provides a way to add visual interest and artistic flair to garments.
3. Voluminous Construction - The emphasis on voluminous construction opens up possibilities for creating bold and dramatic silhouettes.
Industry Implications
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3. Art and Design Education - Educational institutions can incorporate the study of sculptural garments, painterly textile prints, and voluminous construction into their fashion and art programs to encourage students' creativity and experimentation.