Arts Thread

WHAT?! CUMULUS is a versatile jacket crafted for urbanites navigating the unpredictable elements of city living. This stylish garment merges fashion with function, ensuring that utility never sacrifices style. Lightweight, reversible, and durable, it effortlessly adapts to changing weather conditions, requiring minimal effort and minor adjustment from windbreaker to jacket to raincoat. CUMULUS offers a convenient solution for temperamental spring and fall weather, providing comfort and protection while showcasing innovative design in challenging urban environments. • How do I make clothing as functional as it is desirable? WHY?! In a time of global warming, weather patterns are shifting due to climate change. We need to adapt to these changes by innovating in design to align with nature's rhythms. I focus on clothing design as one way to confront this challenge directly. HOW?! Exploring the question of how to make clothing both functional and desirable involves examining historical contexts and theories from 1960 to 2013, integrating insights from fashion and functionality. This fusion inspires innovative approaches that balance practicality with aesthetics, honoring tradition while embracing modern practices. The design achieves its goal by blending fabric, construction, and mobility. Materials are chosen for flexibility and lightweight construction, ensuring comfortable wear that adapts to the wearer's needs. • How can the integration of historical insights alongside contemporary design practices inform the development of versatile urban clothing such as the CUMULUS to address the challenges posed by climate change? I'm thrilled to announce that this project has been approved by the James Dyson Award moderators and is now available for view in their online gallery! https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/en-US/2024/project/cumulus Also "CUMULUS" has been selected as one of the winners in the "Ghost Project 2024" competition! https://mikser.rs/en/selected-projects-from-a-design-competition-ghost-project/