This is a dress that I draped and oversaw the construction of for Anita in Porthouse’s production of West Side Story. This was a great process that offered much in collaboration with the costume designer. I am very proud with how this garment came
In looking at the research and rendering for this piece, the designer was not quite sure of what she wanted the details to look like, but she had general shapes and lines she wanted to achieve with this garment. This is the dress that Anita wears f
Based on the conversation that Michelle and I had, I draped and mocked up a few variations on the bodice based on my own research as well as those provided for me. When these were ready the designer and I discussed what worked and what she still ne
After making changes and redraping the bodice, I was able to complete a full mockup to fit to the actor. In the fitting we discovered that body of the actor was noticeably asymmetrical. I pinned the necessary adjustments and I was able to correct
Second fitting photo in fabric. I had corrected my pattern to reflect the difference in measurements from side to side so that the body appeared even. I was very happy with the results. Photograph by Grace Keenan.
I just love how this skirt moves. The skirt is a full circle plus another half in fullness. It looked great in motion. Photograph by Bob Christy.
Photograph by Bob Christy.
Photograph by Bob Christy.
Photograph by Bob Christy.
Photograph by Bob Christy.
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