Fashion ’15: Meet the designers | The Triangle

Fashion ’15: Meet the designers

Photo by Josephine Murgor
Photo by Josephine Murgor

Omolola Adesanya, senior, fashion design

The Triangle: Tell me about your senior collection!

Omolola Adesanya: At first, I was inspired by African culture, from everyday wear to traditional beads and wedding gowns. As I started sketching, I discovered that I wanted a roving. So I began to weave my fabrics to make them look like bricks. Throughout the process, I would take multiple trips to New York to purchase fabric. I had to constantly remind myself that I was my own team. I had to juggle multiple responsibilities to reach a certain point.

TT: What distinguishes your designs from your peers?

OA: They’re simple, modern and minimal. You don’t need a lot to look good. I like to create designs that catch the eye.

TT: How many hours do you think you spent each week on this collection?

OA: An average of 65 hours.

TT: Describe your ideal man or woman who would wear your designs.

OA: An independent 23 to 45-year-old woman who is powerful, usually busy and dresses with ease.

Photo by Josephine Murgor
Photo by Josephine Murgor

Sarah Costa, senior, fashion design

The Triangle: Tell me about your senior collection!

Sarah Coesta: I was inspired by the idea of a big blanket engulfing your body. I started creating fabric and silhouettes that were comfortable. It took a lot of time to feel the fabric and figure out what it wanted to be, but there was always a constant theme of heavy clothes engulfing one’s body.

TT: What distinguishes your designs from your peers?

SC: I made my own fabrics from knitting, scratching, quilting and dyeing. I used a lot of sheer to create more dimension and different color effects.

TT: How many hours do you think you spent each week on this collection?

SC: About 126 hours.

TT: Describe your ideal man or woman who would wear your designs.

SC: A woman in her late 20s to mid-30s who is creative and comfortable in her own skin. She is an artist who has figured herself out.

Photo courtesy of Ashley Nicole Harper
Photo courtesy Ashley Nicole Harper

Ashley Nicole Harper, third year graduate student, fashion design

The Triangle: Tell me about your senior collection!

Ashley Nicole Harper: Persian textiles inspired my collection. I was drawn to the use of colors, prints and textures in Persian rugs and vases. My fabrications include velvet, faux fur, feathers and brocades made in France and Switzerland to portray a high fashion eveningwear collection. I am also designing jewelry to compliment my line by using gold chain links and beading techniques. My intent is to create an exotic, luxurious, bohemian collection that appeals to strong, feminine women.

TT: What distinguishes your designs from your peers?

ANH: My collection is bold, dramatic, very editorial and runway ready.

TT: How many hours did you spend a week on your collection?

ANH: I worked approximately 100 hours per week.

TT: Describe your ideal man or woman who would wear your designs.

ANH: This collection is for dames who aren’t afraid of being bold and taking risks.