This document summarizes Jasmine Rhodes' senior fashion design project at North Carolina State University. It includes trend research, fabric choices, color stories, descriptions of original garment designs inspired by the Turks and Caicos islands, and photos of completed garments and accessories. The garments were featured in campus fashion shows and publications to demonstrate Rhodes' design process and techniques.

1. Jasmine Rhodes
Fashion and Textiles Management
Fashion Development and Product Management
North Carolina State University

2.  This presentation consists of
garments created throughout my
senior year. The purpose of these
pieces were to incorporate special
design techniques and create
fashionable ready-to-wear pieces
that could be created in other
colors and fabrics. All pieces were
designed and created by me.

3.  This trend research board was
created by me from scratch in Adobe
Photoshop. The images were
attained from WGSN and Google and
represent the current trends. The
main trends that were found were hi-
lo hems, bold color blocking, cropped
tops and pants, and
patterned/Ombre fabrics. Also
included is a color panel from my
trend research.

4.  The Fabrics chosen for my
collections consists of:
 Polyester Knits
 Polyester Lace
 Cotton Batik Prints
 Polyester Chiffons
 Solid Cottons

5.  This color story board was created
in Adobe Photoshop from scratch
and the images were attained from
Google. These images on the left
represent the color trends that
were found and are being used in
the collection.

6.  This collection was inspired by the
beauty of the Turks and Caicos
islands. These garments are made
to feature a feminine silhouette,
and to show flowing movement
along with trendy design
aesthetics.
 The story board to the right was
created in Adobe Illustrator and
Adobe Photoshop, and features
croquis and floats of the garments
in different colorways. The
background image was attained
form Google.

7.  Description: Patterned crop top with
front zipper; Hi-lo hem sheer skirt
with a knit underskirt and elastic
waistband
 Designs: Color blocking, hi-low hem
 Fabrics: Cotton batik prints, polyester
chiffon, polyester knit
 Machine washable: yes
 Colorway: ocean breeze and sea salt

8.  Description: Knit leotard with low
back; sheer full length maxi skirt
with elastic waistband
 Design: Thigh high slit, studded
silky skirt, low back feature
 Fabrics: Sheer polyester, polyester
knit
 Machine washable: yes
 Colorway: Night sand, sea salt

9.  Description: Knit bandeau top; high-
waist knit bottom; lace, long sleeve
cover up
 Design: back zipper for bottom; stand
collar on cover, jeweled centerpiece
on bandeau
 Fabrics: vintage lace, polyester knits
 Machine washable: yes
 Colorways: night sand, setting sun,
ocean breeze

10.  Description: Flared sundress with
open back
 Design: twisted front panels, open
back with panels, color blocking
 Fabrics: Cotton Batik prints, solid
cottons
 Machine Washable: yes
 Colorways: sea salt, setting sun,
ocean breeze

11.  Description: Lace crop top with
back zipper; light weight cropped
beach pants
 Design: front pockets, carriers for
belt, sheer lace top, cuffed hem
 Fabrics: vintage lace, lightweight
cotton solid
 Machine washable: yes
 Colorway: ocean breeze (lighter),
setting sun

12.  Featured in The Technician,
NC State’s official
newspaper

13.  These garments were created for
other fashion shows such as
Cotton Couture, and NC State
Fashion Week jurying.

14.  This dress was created for NC State
fashion week jurying to
demonstrate a fusion of simplicity
vs. extravagance. It was inspired by
nautical trends, and a classic Barbie
silhouette.
 Fabrics: Satin, Vintage Lace, printed
satin for underskirt
 Design: Hi-low hem trumpet skirt,
strapless bodice, ¾ lace overlay,
lace veil

15.  This dress was created for the
Cotton First fashion show and was
inspired by the Jackie Kennedy
trend.
 Design: Color blocking, flared skirt
with gores and godets. Princess
seams, pillbox hat, color blocked
scarf
 Fabrics: Cotton blends with stretch

16.  This dress was created for
Cotton First as well, and was
inspired by urban trends.
 Design: paneled hi-low hem
skirt, embellished zipper, Hood,
color block
 Fabrics: Cotton blends, printed
cotton

17.  These pillow were created for the
home décor portion of the Cotton
First show. The pillows were
created to showcase my visual
display techniques.
 Fabrics: Cotton blends