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Project Dollar Tree
costume design & fabrication by Jade Lo
modeled by Josh Healing
photos by Alicia Cabrera Tactuk

Costume Design II, Spring 2023

My costume design final was to create a full look on a $45 budget, to be presented at a competitive runway show on our last day of class. Responding to the collectively-chosen theme of “It’s Elementary,” my design was inspired by the humble pencil– with a vintage flair as an homage to our favorite analog tool. The look includes a pencil shaving capelet and collar  inspired by Suzy Bishop from Moonrise Kingdom, an eraser hat reminiscent of Jackie O’s iconic pink pillboxes, and a silver ferrule cummberbund. Another favorite detail is the lined paper bag, constructed from blue striped fabric and pink ribbon.

Aside from the thrifted shirt and pants, all pieces were built by me with fabrics and trims sourced entirely from Tisch’s basement stock.



© 2024 Jade K. Lo
New York, NY