The importance of a Design Process, in Fashion, Conversation with a fashion graduate

Conversation with a Fashion Design Student on her Graduating Project Fashion collection by jennifer_joshy, a fashion graduate from the Indian Institute of Art and Design 2024 Jennifer's Portfolio📈: https://jenniferjoshy20.myportfolio.com/ Jennifer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_joshy/ Jennifer's 📧 joshy.jennifer@gmail.com ‘Unveiling the Umbrella: Thrissur Pooram’ My experience of the times I’ve been to the festival Thrissur Pooram has been truly impactful but the one thing that stayed with me was the vibrant umbrellas. This collection takes inspiration from the exchange of ceremonial umbrellas of the Thrissur Pooram festival of Kerala. The research delved into the folklore, scripts, and texts surrounding this tradition, exploring the origins and purpose of the umbrella in the ceremony. The exploration further expands, examining the diverse connotations and symbolism associated with umbrellas across the globe. Colors play a central role, with earthy browns representing the grounded nature of the festival. These browns become a canvas for pops of vibrant color, drawing from the ceremony’s energy and the symbolic hues linked to umbrellas around the world. The forms and silhouettes are heavily influenced by the form of the umbrella itself, creating a contemporary collection that celebrates both the rich cultural heritage and the global reach of this symbolic object.