I've been the Director of Fabrication of MIT's annual fashion show, the MIT Gala, since my freshman year. I organize campus-wide metal & textile fabrication workshops and offer fabrication expertise to 30+ fashion show designers.
I designed three pieces for the runway in 2024, including this aluminum corset. I modeled it as a three-dimensional surface on Rhino and produced multiple prototypes to perfect its tailored shape.
SELF ASSEMBLY
I used software developed by Nervous System to translate my 3D bodice model into 11 flat panels which, when cut and riveted together, self-assembled into the organic, anatomical form.
The red circles are rivet holes. They are marked with blue numbered pairs, where each hole corresponds to another one on an adjacent panel.
Defining cell & panel shapes using Nervous System's software
RUNWAY
Modeled by Aarushi Mehrotra 26'
Hair & Makeup by Kyna McGill 25'