Hollywood Couture

Brigidine College St Ives

Marlia Taylor


"Strapless bonned bodice with embellished hand embroidery and decorative tucking. A full circle, ankle length skirt with a waistband that features hook and eyes for a detachable tulle overskirt."

Images of Work

"The waistline features a wide, elasticized band with a gathered texture. The corset has been closed using a light weight open ended zipper. The overall aesthetic is glamorous and festive, suggesting a dress or skirt suitable for evening wear or a special occasion."

"The primary motif is a stylised cherry blossom tree. The blossoms are rendered in various shades of pink, from pale blush to vibrant fuchsia, using dense French knots and satin stitches. The tree branches are depicted in a delicate brown thread. Scattered around the branches and blossoms are clusters of tiny pink dots, also created with French knots, simulating falling petals or more blossoms. Complementing the floral elements are abundant embellishments of small, round beads. These beads appear in clear or iridescent silver, adding a shimmering, almost dewdrop-like quality to the design. Interspersed with the silver beads are small, faceted green beads, adding a touch of natural vibrancy. Some areas also feature small, embroidered leaf shapes in a muted olive green. The overall style is opulent and artisanal, with a clear nod to traditional Eastern aesthetics, particularly Japanese art and textiles, due to the prominent cherry blossom motif. The combination of fine embroidery and sparkling beadwork creates a tactile and visually rich texture. The dark background makes the colorful and shimmering embellishments stand out dramatically."

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.