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For Fashion Project 2 this semester, our theme was to design garments for Converse. I developed my concept by merging the streetwear spirit of Converse with parachute-inspired elements, aiming to create a unique blend of utility and urban attitude. At the beginning of the project, I started by researching the brand identity, history, and visual language of Converse to better understand its core values and audience. Once I finalized the direction of using parachute aesthetics—such as straps, volume, folds, and technical materials—I began sketching my design ideas. I created a total of 20 design sketches, and from those, I selected two designs to further develop and bring to life. To explore construction and detailing, I produced samples and experimented with fabric manipulation techniques that reflected the parachute concept. After finalizing the design lines, I moved on to the pattern-making process, followed by purchasing fabrics. I first chose to work with Calico to create a fu...