This is a smaller side project through which I am developing my hand-appliqué technique, focusing on the application of sequins onto silk dupion to achieve an even pattern and textured surface. The project explores precision, repetition, and surface manipulation through slow, manual processes.
The design draws inspiration from Prada’s late-1990s sequinned shoulder bags, which later informed the development of the Cleo silhouette. Larger sequins sourced during my travels in Korea were paired with purple shot silk dupion sourced from Singapore, allowing material origin and colour to play a key role in the narrative of the piece.
The bag’s silhouette is intentionally informed by Prada’s archival design language, while distinctive metal hardware was carefully sourced and incorporated to reinforce the bag’s material and structural identity.
Construction focuses on enabling the sequins to remain mobile, allowing the surface to respond dynamically to movement and light. This project functions as both a technical study and a material exploration, balancing structure with fluidity.
The design draws inspiration from Prada’s late-1990s sequinned shoulder bags, which later informed the development of the Cleo silhouette. Larger sequins sourced during my travels in Korea were paired with purple shot silk dupion sourced from Singapore, allowing material origin and colour to play a key role in the narrative of the piece.
The bag’s silhouette is intentionally informed by Prada’s archival design language, while distinctive metal hardware was carefully sourced and incorporated to reinforce the bag’s material and structural identity.
Construction focuses on enabling the sequins to remain mobile, allowing the surface to respond dynamically to movement and light. This project functions as both a technical study and a material exploration, balancing structure with fluidity.