Honors College Theses

Publication Date

2025

Major

Fashion Merchandising & Apparel Design (B.S.)

Release Option

Open Access

Faculty Mentor

Kyler Arnold

Abstract

Fashion is an artistic medium, where garments communicate ideas to any potential viewers by using visual imagery and relying on our cultural expectations. At the level of haute couture design, these visuals grow more elaborate and dramatic. With this project, I wanted to accomplish the goal of adapting a song, the gothic-inspired progressive rock epic A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers, into a single couture-style look. Getting as many details of the song as possible to be apparent in an overcoat, shirt, and pants was a challenging task that required extensive use of embroidery and attention to detail. Additionally, this look serves as a show-piece for sustainable fashion, featuring a plastic-free construction made with all natural materials.

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