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Celani L.
15 Rolls
96 Hours
Inspiration:
For this design, I was aiming for a Victorian and fantasy, flower garden aesthetic. I wanted the design to be abstract and unusual. This design will make the wearer feel like royalty, something to admire yet be untouchable.
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Vivian C.
16 Rolls
55 Hours
Inspiration:
This dress is an homage to my hometown, a suburb called Laveen, located in Phoenix, AZ. Like most childhood homes, this town holds very fond memories for me, and it is where my imagination was at its most vivid. Whenever I design or write, I remember my golden years of living in the Valley of the Sun, and I am never short of inspiration. It also symbolizes what living in Arizona has taught me as I've grown up here. Most people you ask will say they hate living in Arizona because of the unbearable heat, but I wanted to draw attention to the beauty in its harsh environment. Only a few plants and animals can survive here, but those that do have evolved to be tougher than the rest. Each new generation comes back stronger than before- like the Phoenix rising from the ashes of its predecessor. There cannot be a fulfilling life without struggle, sacrifice, and trying again despite it all - that is what the Phoenix teaches me.
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Quiara H.
16 Rolls
52 Hours
Inspiration:
My inspiration for this outfit was a gemstone named labradorite, and dragon scales. I wanted to implement iridescence into my design, and both objects really demonstrate their shimmer under sunlight. I also wanted to create a semi-formal look with the suit, which led me to create the tie with the same tape I used to create all of the scales. With the many types of blue I included, I also wanted to create a gradient visual to complement the scales. In addition to the blue gradients, I also implemented the gold tape to complement the blue colors.
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Oliver R.
18 Rolls
30 Hours
Inspiration:
I made this Tux to showcase one of the biggest parts of my life. My inspiration is the trans flag, but also who I am as a person. Creating this was one of the hardest things I have ever done because I didn't have a pattern, and I don't have any knowledge of making clothes. I really just wanted to show everyone that it doesn't matter who you are. In the true honor of pride month, I am here to show that I am proud of who I am, and everyone else should be too.
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Mikaela B.
5 Rolls
18 Hours
Inspiration:
The inspiration for my outfit was the beautiful monochromatic prom dresses I've seen in the past with roses added. I love flowers and red so this dress is the best of both worlds in my mind!
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Rachel B.
22 Rolls
62 Hours
Inspiration:
There is nothing like a good green dress. A green dress is powerful, especially when brightly hued with vibrant and verdant depth. I took inspiration from the flowers a girl receives when she gets asked to prom. Flowers celebrate beauty and love. I wanted my dress to feel feminine, beautiful, and otherworldly. When in sunlight, leaves convey soft, silky, and smooth textures. When developing this dress, light was essential. The transition between the light and dark shades of tape and how they balanced was pivotal to illuminating a powerful yet delicate feel. Wrapped all up in a big white bow, I hope this dress displays the feeling of a bouquet and its vibrant elegance.
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Ian H.
11 Rolls
57 Hours
Inspiration:
All of my family are from El Salvador and I wanted to make something to tribute that. In ancient times, both Mayans and Aztecs settled near El Salvador. I was inspired by the Mayan Gods, Kinich Ahau, the God of the Sun, and Kukulkan, the God of weather and life. I was also inspired by ancient Mayan clothing and motifs. I wanted to fuse the culture of the Mayans and the elegance and formality of promwear, without coming off as a costume. During quarantine, I started learning how to sew by making stuffed animals so I made one of the Kukulkan.
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Anessa I.
17 Rolls
30 Hours
Inspiration:
I wanted to create something funky and bright along with being inspired as I went with making the dress, adding things to bring personality to both the dress and the accessories, and learning/making something from the mistakes I made. I definitely think I underestimated the difficulty of this scholarship but it was super fun to do. Although I’ve never done something like this, I think this scholarship has inspired me to learn more about the skills I used during this dress-making process so I can become more creative.
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Amy V.
6 Rolls
80 Hours
Inspiration:
I wanted to make a strapless ball gown inspired by Art Deco and china set patterns which is reflected by the design on the dress. I also created hair pins, earrings, a necklace and shoes covered in 3D roses to complete the ensemble. I created the design using a thrifted Simplicity wedding dress pattern and created the form of the dress with craft paper which I brought to life with Duck Tape.
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Jacqueline S.
8 Rolls
16 Hours
Inspiration:
I really had so much ideas for this contest since I heard of it I thought about it I love to make crafts, I really like to draw dresses . in the notebook at school when I didn’t had and school work , now it’s a time where I can make it 3D I saw the contest before because it would show up on social media. also the reason I had gotten inspired well the flowers I have a love for flowers and I wish there would be flowers these colors. Beautiful flower nature I have a flowers because of my grama had a garden as a kid and I thought let me add some flowers also the color of the dress my aunt and mom had me token a blue dress to prom well thanks you for this I really had put all my effort and creativity into this project
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Hailey Y.
14 Rolls
47 Hours
Inspiration:
My inspiration was a rock-star-like outfit that incorporates retro 3-D glasses design. I wanted to create something with an interesting shape and look that mirrors high fashion. I like to be arbitrary.
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Tara G.
10 Rolls
57 Hours
Inspiration:
The design of my dress is inspired by a traditional Japanese garment known as the hakama. I admire the beauty of traditional Japanese clothing and have connected more with my culture over the past several years. My outfit also includes a traditional headpiece and a kinchaku bag. I found so much significance in the process of making this garment. Embracing one’s culture and being proud of the community you have is so important. I recently had the privilege of wearing a traditional hakama and it took so much work to put on as most Japanese garments do. It took a team of my mom, aunt, and friends to make it possible for me to wear a hakama to my graduation. The tiny, tedious details in my duct tape version represent the love and determination of my mom especially for taking the time to learn the enigma of dressing a hakama. I made it a priority to include a plethora of flowers to illustrate my love for them. Each petal of every flower was hand carved to fit the style of traditional Japanese silk fabrics. I love how each petal is different and imperfect but they still formed beautiful flowers. I think this plays into the bigger idea that imperfections are a part of beauty.
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Briannda C.
6 Rolls
56 Hours
Inspiration:
I had heard about this a few years back and thought it was the most amazing thing that people were making full dresses out of duct tape. So sence then I wanted to do it as well. I don't have much experience with making dresses, this is the second dress I've made ever. Though I am constantly sketching dress designs. I've seen tons of dresses that were big and colorful, but I wanted to do something different so I went for a more neutral color theme with a shorter shirt and stars. I'm really glad my Mom showed me this. Love you Mom!! :love_you_gesture:
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Kaitlyn S.
20 Rolls
26 Hours
Inspiration:
High fashion events, like the Met Gala, inspired my dress. I have always enjoyed playing with size and surrealism in my art. The large diamond is reminiscent of the over-the-top and expensive outfits ridiculed by the public for not being functional. Those outfits are meant to be looked at as art pieces rather than for everyday use, similar to mine.
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Kennedy D.
7 Rolls
36 Hours
Inspiration:
For my design, I wanted to transform a modern, grown-up attire with childlike graphic characters to symbolize the unity between childhood and adulthood. To do this, I used a simple color palette that consisted of black and white, bold stripes, plain front side panels, and an elaborate back panel. The change in composition from the front of the suit to the back further emphasizes this transition. For the playful characters, I drew inspiration from the artist Keith Haring. Haring’s art style is simplistic and childlike, and it displays a range of emotions that aids the symbolism of my design. As I prepare for college next year, I want my tux to serve as a reminder that becoming an adult is an extension of my childhood, not a deletion.
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Stephanie L.
33 Rolls
82 Hours
Inspiration:
I was inspired by the Baroque era and its opulence. I wanted to create something original based on art and architecture like the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, and design elements like Corinthian columns. To replicate the opulence seen in this period I made numerous hand-wrapped, 3-D Flowers to decorate the bottom.
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Natasha E.
12 Rolls
20 Hours
Inspiration:
The inspiration, for my dress was a more vintage style dress, which is why I added the boning and the sweetheart neckline. I was originally going to make the dress longer, but then we had a little bit of a happy accident and end up making the second layer too short due to incorrect measurements. We made it work and added a third layer for length in the back. Originally I wanted to do a green and gold combo but I saw the dark blue duct tape and I decided that the blue and gold would look better.
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Maya G.
2 Rolls
7 Hours
Inspiration:
I feel as if you can never go wrong with a leg slit and one shoulder. I love dresses like that, so I knew it would be perfect to recreate. Once I thought to make It, that was basically the whole dress set up.
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Vivian
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Quiara
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Oliver
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Mikaela
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Rachel
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Ian
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Anessa
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Amy
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Jacqueline
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Hailey
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Tara
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Briannda
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Kaitlyn
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Kennedy
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Stephanie
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Natasha
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