Rococo Reverie

Willoughby Girls High School

Tiffany Phan


"A Rococo-inspired costume featuring a modernised corset-style top, detachable puff sleeves, and an A-line waterfall skirt, embellished with cascading organza cherry blossom embellishments- each decorated with pearl beading."

Images of Work

"The dress has a Victorian-inspired aesthetic. The primary colour is a soft, shimmering aquamarine and pale blue satin with a smooth, lustrous reflection. The bodice features a central panel decorated with a delicate floral and branch pattern in shades of grey and lighter blue, reminiscent of cherry blossoms and plum blossoms. This panel is framed by panels of intricate pink lace, which also trims the waistline. Pink satin ribbons are used for lacing on the bodice, creating a corset-like effect, and are tied into small bows at the sides above the ruffled lace trim. The dress has short puff sleeves made of sheer white fabric, also trimmed with pink ribbon and lace. The skirt is made from shimmering aquamarine fabric that falls in soft pleats, adorned with scattered three-dimensional pink fabric flowers resembling cherry blossoms. The overall aesthetic is feminine, romantic and whimsical, evoking fairytale charm and vintage elegance."

"The dominant decorative element is a pattern of appliqué flowers scattered across the skirt fabric. These flowers are rendered in varying shades of delicate pink, with some appearing lighter and more translucent than others. the flower shapes were drawn up in illustrator and cut on laser cutter. Each flower has multiple petals and is accented with a cluster of tiny white beads in the centre, mimicking the stamen. The overall aesthetic is ethereal, romantic, and whimsical, evoking a sense of springtime or a fairy-tale fantasy. The combination of the light blue fabric and the pink floral embellishments creates a soft and dreamy colour palette. The sheer quality of the fabric, combined with the three-dimensional floral appliques, suggests a design that is both delicate and visually interesting. The hemline is finished with a clean white trim, providing a subtle contrast and definition."

Select Student Folio Pages

The pages selected for each project reflect the individual students' interpretations of the syllabus guidelines for the MTP. Each student should develop their folio according to the guidelines, relating to their own individual project. This may result in a variety of presentation styles, numbers of sketches and/or experiments.