Coat Check Dress
ABOUT THE DRESS:
This digitally printed dress was inspired by the accumulation of coat check tickets piled at the bottom of Elias' purse from the endless pursuit of the Brooklyn scene.
The numbers on the dress are culturally unlucky numbers in combination with angel numbers to add an energetic contrast.
This dress was initially designed by Elias in December 2024, for "Coat Checks" first collection titled “Night crawler.”
This collection used many techniques including hand dying/ painting fabric, and upcycling/ ethical fabric sourcing to create a unique street to club collection highlighting the many themes one might experience at a Brooklyn warehouse party.
Process Photos
Step 1:
Created fit sample to perfect proportions
Step 2:
Used Adobe to create fabric design/layout and calculate dimensions.
Ordered fabric to be digitally printed and started cutting squares
Step 3:
Decided number placement and followed layout from fit sample
Step 4:
Constructed garment by sewing the squares together
Sewed a lining in to create a clean finish
Added adjustable hardware around the neck and back of the dress
