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- Beibhinn Parisi
Beibhinn
Parisi
Chasing White Rabbits
This six look womenswear collection is inspired by the original 1865 book by Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland. The illustrations from this book provided inspiration for shape development and technical details. Throughout the collection, there is also an emphasis on tailoring with a misfit spec, and there are both oversized and fitted elements working side by side. The fabrics used include velvet, cotton, wool and Cashmere suiting. Print is also an important element of the collection, inspired by the original characters’ costumes such as stripe, polka dot and plaid. Optical illusions and perspective illustrations used in the story were an important element of the 2D and 3D design process. Mis-formed interlocking shapes, exaggerated proportions, technical elements such as quilting, experimental pattern drafting and incorporating wadding and boning were utilized to create the shapes found throughout the collection. Colours are derived from the black and white illustrations of the story with pops of pink to represent the whimsical nature of Wonderland. The design process merges collage, drape and stand work with the aim of achieving an original collection that captures the atmosphere of the original Lewis Carroll classic.
Whispers in the Garden
This couture bridal collection draws enchanting inspiration from the whimsical garden in Alice in Wonderland, where fantasy and nature collide in surreal harmony. Each gown is a poetic expression of curiosity, transformation, and dreamlike beauty—core themes of the classic tale. The garden, teeming with talking flowers, shifting paths, and hidden magic, becomes a metaphor for the journey of love and self-discovery that a bride embarks on. Intricate seams, cascading satin, and unexpected silhouettes echo the garden’s unpredictability and charm. Soft whites blend with bold accents—wine, burgundy, blues and yellow—to mirror the surreal yet romantic palette of Wonderland. Textural contrasts such as delicate chiffon alongside structured organza symbolize the balance between innocence and boldness. This collection invites brides to step into their own fantastical narrative, embracing the magical, the elegant, and the unexpected—just as Alice did when she followed the White Rabbit into a world beyond imagination.
Remake
This pattern drafting project was to remake a design that would challenge our pattern drafting skills a recreate a garment only using images of the final garment. I chose Andrea Brocca’s Equilibrium: The Midnight Gown, a masterpiece of sculptural elegance and conceptual depth. Brocca’s original design, with its dramatic asymmetry and fluid yet structured silhouette, explores the balance between chaos and control—an aesthetic and philosophical equilibrium. This process involved toiling and new pattern drafting techniques in order to replicate Brocca’s original design.
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