This dress is a tribute to the visionary architecture of Zaha Hadid, exploring the intersection between fashion and architecture through the innovative use of the pleating technique on muslin and interfacing fabric. By experimenting with this technique, the dress creates a dynamic and fluid visual effect, reminiscent of the rippling surfaces and organic forms found in Hadid’s buildings.

In particular, the dress features a series of pleated Muslin fabric fans, creating a unique and striking texture that mimics the intricate folds and curves of Hadid’s structures. By layering these fans in a carefully choreographed arrangement, the dress evokes the sense of movement and depth that characterizes Hadid’s designs, transforming the fabric into a three-dimensional sculpture that moves and flows with the wearer’s body.

Through this exploration of the pleating technique, this dress celebrates the power of materials and techniques to inspire and transform, and the ability of design to transcend boundaries and disciplines. By bringing together the worlds of fashion and architecture, this dress embodies the spirit of creativity and innovation that defines both fields, reminding us of the potential of design to shape our world in new and unexpected ways.

Styling, Photography, Direction, Concept, Garment Design, Hair & Make up: Siya Chicker

Model: Trina Basu

Mentor: Megha Khanna