ODILE — Aditi Karra

MY ROLE
I was responsible for all aspects of this project including research, conceptualisation, pattern making, material sourcing, garment construction and styling.

CONTEXT
This garment was created as part of an academic project for the subject Womens Outerwear (August–December 2023).
Time spent : 1 week

KEY DIRECTIONS
-Rebellious, subversive aesthetic in a polycrisis era
-Combination of tough materials with dainty details
- Material mixing
-Corsetry like details

ODILEGarment and styling: Aditi Karra
Model: Aarushi Shukla
Photography: Elza Mohan George
PROCESS RESEARCH BOARD

Research using WGSN Womenswear forecast A/W 24/25

THEME BOARD

COLOUR AND INSPIRATION BOARD

CLIENT BOARD

Ballet Sleaze: This concept juxtaposes delicate, ballet-inspired elements with heavy punk influences, creating a striking contrast between elegance and rebellion. The use of tough leathers, gritty prints, and sheer fabrics brings a raw edge to traditionally dainty silhouettes.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic costumes of Swan Lake, I worked with a color palette of blush pink, dull white, and black. These colors reflect both the soft and dark aspects of the ballet-punk fusion.

The client board, along with insights from the Future Consumers report on WGSN, guided my decisions on key elements that would resonate with the intended audience, ensuring that the garment aligns with consumer values and expectations.

ILLUSTRATION BOARD

Illustrations based on research helped me map out materials and determine silhouettes. I chose the third jacket for construction.

SPEC SHEETS

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Draping the pattern for both the corset and the inner jacket allowed me to experiment with silhouettes and make real-time adjustments until I was satisfied with the final garment.
GARMENT DESCRIPTION The jacket consists of two components: the base jacket and the corset. The base jacket is made from 100% black poplin with leather sleeves and a cotton lining. The corset, designed to go over the jacket, is constructed from black sheep nappa and features bias binding along the edges for a streamlined finish. It includes six rows of eyelets.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS: JACKET
LINING: Cotton lining
SHELL: Poplin (for body)
Leather-Sheep Nappa (For sleeves)
COLLAR: Shirt collar
SLEEVES: Bell sleeves
Black top stitches using cotton thread

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS: CORSET
SHELL: Leather- Sheep Nappa
BINDING: Bias strips cut from poplin
HARDWARE: Eyelets used for closure
Black top stitching using nylon thread

INFERENCES
This was my first experience creating a garment as structured as a corset, presenting a challenge in adapting it as part of a jacket. Layering leather and poplin was particularly interesting. The use of bias strips along the leather edges helped reduce bulk throughout the garment.

Aditi Karra
Aditi Karra
aditikarra25@gmail.com
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