Victorian Translucence

Northern Beaches Christian School

Brianna Laforest


"My Major Textiles Project is an elegant haute couture ensemble that blends traditional feminine beauty with a modern, empowered silhouette, inspired by Akira Isogawa and historical influences. The two-piece design features a corset-inspired bodice and a translucent georgette skirt adorned with hand-cut, beaded flowers, creating an ethereal and refined aesthetic."

Images of Work

"The garment is a white, sheer silk-blend fabric, giving it a light and airy feel. It features a traditional Chinese-inspired closure with fabric-covered buttons and loops, the classic frog button or knotted button style, used as the closure for the detachable skirt. Embellishments on the skirt include delicate, three-dimensional lace appliqués in flower shapes scattered across the fabric. These floral appliqués are white and intricate, some with small bead or pearl accents at their centres and fringed edges. The overall aesthetic is elegant, refined and subtly decorative, leaning towards a minimalist yet ornate East Asian-inspired fashion. The monochromatic white palette emphasises purity and simplicity, with the intricate details providing the visual interest."

"The garment features a structured, cupped bustier design with vertical boning or seam detailing that adds definition to the torso. The fabric has a subtle textured appearance, georgette, over a more opaque lining. The colour is a soft, white, almost a silvery hue, with contrasting white satin-like ribbons or piping accentuating the seams and the top edge of the garment. The overall aesthetic is delicate, elegant, and subtly sensual, evoking a sense of refined luxury."

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.