Design student Anna Goswami recently created a series of mod dresses that are made entirely from plastic fingernails. In recent years, many designers have begun experimenting with different types of materials and new design processes, such as 3D printing. However, by repurposing plastic fingernails, Goswami has managed to create stunning garments that are truly one of a kind.
The London-based student designed a total of three dresses, each of which are inspired by the mod designs of the 1960s. The stylish dresses range from floor-length gowns to shorter knee-grazing dresses. Using plastic fingernails as a form of color and texture, each dress depicts a graphic print of a woman’s face. From far away, the dresses resemble a form of colorful pop art.
While fake fingernails may not seem like an obvious choice of material, Goswami’s creations are both fashionable and extremely artistic.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Alternative Materials Fashion
- Using unconventional materials for garments in order to create an unique effect and highlight environmental sustainability.
- Art-inspired Clothing
- Creating hair, makeup, and nail art-inspired designs to transform the world of fashion.
- High-fashion Upcycling
- Creating clothing from unexpected materials or repurposed objects in order to create innovative and sustainable fashion items
Where This Applies
- Fashion Industry
- Creating unusual and sustainable designs by incorporating alternative materials such as plastic fingernails.
- Beauty Industry
- Integrating nail art trends and techniques into fashion design to create bold and unique garments.
- Environmental Sustainability Industry
- Encouraging the use of recycled, upcycled and alternative materials in the fashion industry to promote environmental consciousness.
