A Fashion Design Portfolio and collection

By: Zion Gerardi

My proficiency in design is a result of the intersection of multiple subcultures and personal adventures. Contrary to many designers, my collection is inspired by circular fashion which I view even more broadly as finding value in even the most finite things. A secondary inspiration for my collection is New York City graffiti. The art of graffiti is essentially the deceleration of self, it is free community art that drives much polarization. The commonality between graffiti and circular fashion is the reliance on resourcefulness. A quality that has been prevalent in my life. As a child this was due to necessity. As an adult, working with what I have is a choice that drives me to think critically.

Mood Board 2

Mood Board 1

My two hands is a collection meant to emphasize the value of utility and resourcefulness. This is a collection for artists that define the adage “one person's trash is another person’s treasure.” With my collection you’ll see no piece of fabric is too tattered or small to be used. Please view this collection with this frame in mind for a sensory experience. This collection is the result of many tribulations I have overcome, everything I’ve made has a story and as a result this is my declaration of self.

Fabrics

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My Two Hands: A Fall Collection By Zion Gerardi

My Two Hands: A Fall Collection By Zion Gerardi

Look 1

My Two Hands:

Rain Jacket, recycled fabric camouflage pants, and leather chunky sneakers

Season: Winter

Ages 18-27

Fabrics:

latex, leather, neoprene mesh, twill, denim, canvas,

  • Camo scraps pants front and back

  • Latex hjacket CAD

  • Latex Shell Jacket back view

  • Stompas CAD

  • Worn Underneath Jacket

  • Inside view shell jacket

  • Latex jacket being sewn

  • Latex jacket back view

  • Scrap fabric camo pants front

  • Scrap pants back perspective

  • Stompas outsole and profile view

  • Stompas medial and lateral view

Look 2

My Two Hands:

Reversible Bomber Jacket, Embellished Zip Up hoodie, Bondage denim, recycled sneakers, water repellent sling bag

Season Winter

Age 18-27

Fabrics:

Satin, denim, cotton, 3m, neoprene mesh, leatherette, suede, gore-tex

  • parachute jacket flat

  • Coffin Denim Cad

  • Sling pack flat

  • upcycled shoes cad

  • Jacket on body

  • Parachute jacket

  • Jacket is reversible

  • Parachute jacket

  • Drawing

  • Scorpion hoodie

  • Details

  • Coffin Denim

  • Denim on body

  • Coffin denim on body

  • Sling Bag

  • Sling Bag construction

  • Sling bag sketch

  • 3m upcycled shoes

  • 3m upcycled shoe

  • Fabric for upcycled shoes

  • Sketch

Look 3

My Two Hands:

Lace Ryder Jacket, suit jacket pants, leather slippers with nylon cinch.

Season: Winter

Age 18-27

Fabrics:

silk, lace, polyester, suede, leather.

  • Suit Jacket Pants flat

  • Suit jacket pants

  • Pants back view

  • Suit jacket pants on body

  • Closed and zipped jacket

  • Back view of wedding dress Ryder

  • Sewing wedding dress Ryder

  • Lace detailing

  • Leather slippers

  • medial

Look 4

My Two Hands:

Trench Cargo Coat, water repellent tote bag, snakeskin print denim, platform suede sneakers.

Season: Winter

Age 18-27

Fabrics:

corduroy, pique, poplin, nylon, denim, suede, canvas

  • Corduroy trench coat on body

  • Contrasting yellow lining with tonal yellow pockets. 4 pockets on each side.

  • Zipper closure with adjustable cuff

  • Flat design

  • Snakeskin coffin denim on body

  • Closeup details on front. J front pockets and coffin motif side zip pockets. side zips on both sides of pants.

  • Back view snakeskin denim and black canvas.

  • Gore[tex tote bag. Subway map bag

  • Model is using small size 12x14

  • Inside detail has water repellent zip closure pocket and crushed velour subway map printed lining.

  • Sketch

  • Golf course inspired suede sneakers.

  • CAD

  • Materials, Suede, pebbled leather, calfskin, leatherette

  • Flat

  • Colorway inspired by a golf range

  • Details

Look 5

My Two Hands:

Down water repellent bubble coat, fur waisted velour patterned denim, drip layered sneakers.

Season: Winter

Age 18-27

Fabrics:

Gore-tex, velour, faux leather, velvet, leather, neoprene mesh, faux fur, poplin

  • Nosferatu down puffer. Goretex jacket with water repellent suede patch on back and metallic silver and gun metal detailing throughout.

  • Down jacket with silver and gun metal details.

  • Red velour lining, incredibly warm jacket.

  • Denim with velour print pattern. Cargo pockets and adjustable zip calfs. Fur waistband

  • On body shot 1

  • On body shot 2

  • Dripsta original sneaker. Pebbled leather, glovetan leather, suede, neoprene mesh, waxed denim laces.

  • Tongue unzips to reveal detailing underneath

  • Dripsta CAD. Inspired by the gore-tex logo I chose a matching color scheme with a drip pattern by the eyelet in reference to gore-tex fabrics water repellent properties.

  • Fabrics

  • Dripsta Flat

Look 6

My Two Hands:

Separating Coveralls, barbed wire shirt, gator satchel, thermochromic sneakers.

Season: Winter

Ages 18-27

Fabrics:

Waxed canvas, faux leather vynil, leather, leatherette, cotton twill.

  • Separating Waxed coveralls as a jacket

  • Separating waxed coveralls as a vest

  • Separating waxed coveralls as a shirt

  • Separating waxed coveralls as pants or shorts

  • Coveralls flat shirt view

  • Waxed canvas coveralls flat

  • Pant shorts view

  • barbed wire canvas shirt

  • Thermochromic Sambas

  • These shoes go from brown to pink

  • Other perspectives. Suede mudguard, mesh neoprene tongue, 3m layer on tongue, pebbled leather

  • Faux Gator Satchel Inside view

  • Faux gator satchel