Warp Core

Multi-axis stretch experiments
following the silhouette of ancient drapery.

2022

This project entails multi-axis stretch experiments following the silhouette of ancient drapery. PUR hotmelt is applied onto stretched material, creating a buoyant texture once un-stretched.

The clothes pilot using industrial technology to apply customizability to mass market production through the use of parametrically coded designs. Manufacturing process inspired by Christophe Guberan of the MIT Self Assembly Media Lab.

This project was highlighted for Sustainable Innovation at the Marie Claire × Kering Fashion our Future event in 2023.

Inspiration and Research
Antonia Minor statue from Falerii Veteres
Parthenon frieze relief with draped figures
Roman statue with draped fabric
Coding Parametric Sine Waves in Rhino Grasshopper
Grasshopper visual programming for parametric design
Rhino 3D cosine wave surface modeling
Cosine wave transformation diagrams
Swatches
Stretched mesh fabric on frame
PUR hotmelt lines on stretched mesh
PUR hotmelt 3D form on mesh
Draping
Gathered bolero with warp texture on dress form Draped cowl garment on dress form One-shoulder warp texture drape on dress form
Warp texture drape study on dress form Warp texture drape study on dress form
Fitting
Design and Development
Wave-textured fabric surface closeup
Final Looks
Warp Core look 1, cream draped gown
Warp Core look 2, cream layered wrap
Warp Core look 3, cream textured wrap
Warp Core look 4, deconstructed cowl
Editorial
Street style, black textured wrap dress
Street style, black wrap at crosswalk
Street style, cream wrap dress front
Street style, cream dress back view
Marie Claire × Kering Presentation
Marie Claire × Kering Fashion our Future presentation
Warp Core garment at Marie Claire × Kering event
Marie Claire × Kering Fashion our Future showcase

Credits

DesignDeborah Won
Manufacturing InspirationChristophe Guberan, MIT Self Assembly Lab
FeaturedMarie Claire × Kering Fashion our Future, 2023
Year2022