Liquid PVC materials are fused with transparent vinyls, neoprene wools and microfiber pieces for this elegant womenswear line by Kay Frank. The Pratt Institute graduate's Spring 2014 collection is entitled "Human too Human" and explores human and artificial themes that relate to a woman's body.
Inspired by a reconstructive surgery that she experienced in first person, Kay Frank's graduate presentation relies on the use of innovative materials. Human vs. Proshtetic themes are prevalent in this striking lookbook that plays with proportion, shape and varying visual transparencies.
Using complex technologies, the designer first developed her silhouettes by combining the images of MRI scans with sketches that were traced using robotic arm elements. The result is a minimalist collection that evokes futuristic undertones.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Liquid PVC Fusion
- The integration of liquid PVC materials with other fabrications presents an opportunity for innovative designs in the fashion industry.
- Transparent Vinyls
- Utilizing transparent vinyl fabrics in clothing design can create visually striking and futuristic aesthetics.
- Human Vs. Artificial Themes
- Exploring the contrast between human and artificial elements in fashion collections can lead to unique and thought-provoking designs.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating liquid PVC fusion and transparent vinyls into their designs to create cutting-edge and innovative clothing.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Manufacturers of transparent vinyl and liquid PVC materials have an opportunity to collaborate with fashion designers to produce innovative fabrics for the industry.
- Technology and Robotics
- The integration of MRI scans and robotic arm elements in fashion design opens up avenues for collaboration between the fashion and technology industries.
