Academy of Art University
Specialisms: Apparel / Fashion Illustration / Textiles - Print
Location: San Francisco, United States
First Name: Wood-Bloindy
Last Name: Mathurin
Specialisms: Apparel / Fashion Illustration / Textiles - Print
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My Location: San Francisco, United States
University / College: Academy of Art University
Course / Program Title: Fashion Design BA
Wood-Bloindy Mathurin, born and raised in Haiti is a Fashion Designer with a meticulous attention for detail and a passion for innovation, Wood-Bloindy crafts collections that seamlessly blend modern trends with timeless elegance. Her skills includes adobe illustrator and photoshop, patternmaking, illustration and 3D garment construction.Graduating from the Academy of Art in 2024, Wood-Bloindy has gained skills from volunteering to assist designers for fashion shows. Her designs have graced the runways of Miami Swim Week, captivating audiences with her bold silhouettes which has won her the editorial award from Avessa Mag. Inspired by her culture and her view of the world, Wood-Bloindy infuses her designs with a vibrant tapestry of colors, textures and cultural references. Wood-Bloindy wants to empower individuals to express their unique identity through fashion.
I collaborated with the tolerance project and a graphic Designer. My job was to use the poster that the graphic artist made in my design. He came up with a passport that was stamped with the word "Tolerance" to bring up the Immigration problem and how immigrants are treated by the government and the citizens, from this poster I made a print that reflected my point of view based on what I've experienced as a Haitian citizen. I used couture techniques to make this garment, it involved a lot of hand sewing. from the draped off the shoulder sleeve to the tailored dress, every little part was meticulously worked on to look perfect.
I partnered with a different graphic designer for the Tolerance project, his poster expressed how one's identity can make them a target. I made a hooded super long sleeved jacket and a double layered cargo pants using tailoring techniques.
These garment were presented at the Miami swim week. Inspired by different theme, Each piece was meticulously crafted with a blend of exquisite fabrics, intricate stitching and timeless designs.
The printemps collection is a collaboration with Old Navy. Winner of the Old Navy Clo3D Project
Computerized textiles print designed on photoshop with original arts. From Mini's, Argyles, Stripe, Allover, Tone on tone to Conversational.
This collection was inspired by the old times in my country in a modern way, the way they dressed, the constructions back then and the feeling that people got from the atmosphere. They were designed while making sure to follow the trends from the forecast for F/W 22-23.
Line sheet and Tech-pack
I won the Avessa Editorial award and I got the chance to be featured in the magazine.
This project leveraged the power of clo3D, to create virtual 3D prototype. Clo enable us to visualize designs in realistic simulations and streamline pattern-making in a way to achieve precision and efficiency in the actual development process.