JD Design Awards 2024

Sona Maria Sabu

MSc in Fashion Design And Management, Cochin

Whispers of Tomorrow – JD Design Awards 2024

Sona Maria Sabu a MSc Student of Fashion Design And Management Curated: ‘Whispers of Tomorrow’. It is a Spring-Summer 2025 collection of Women’s Prêt-à-Porter. Highlights dreamy, feminine aesthetics, with a vintage touch. Pastel tones, including Lavender Mist, Languid Lavender, and Dusty Aqua, infuse the entire collection with a fragile and otherworldly sense. Tea-length dresses occupy the center stage of the designs with flair falling between the knees and the ankles, thereby infusing vintage elegance in the versatile and fashionable pattern. Pleats and ruffled godet inserts give a whiff of playfulness with sophistication. There are various fabrics used in making the collection, namely tulle, georgette, and crepe, giving way to a loose flowy and elegant silhouette in each item. Hand embroidery further adorns the designs, creating delicate and highly personalized details that narrate the uniqueness of this collection. “Whispers of Tomorrow” is a spring-summer women’s prêt-à-porter collection inspired by Cottagecore subculture. “Whispers of Tomorrow” and Cottagecore combined will then bring in a peaceful idea of what tomorrow is meant to look like : simplicity is what nature and those old refined charms stand for, shaping one’s style. This combination gives us a future where there is promise in slow beginnings, much as it will be induced by the new good life from the rural, with nature’s gentle rhythms. It gives us a yearning for comfort in harmonious living, where slow and timeless romantics from Cottagecore give comfort and inspiration into the days yet to come. It is how a testament to the continued appeal of Cottagecore is made into a way of life for people to find solace in handcrafted things and in the beauty of nature and, most of all, find a promise from the horizon toward a living romanticized with the charm of rural lifestyle. “Whispers of Tomorrow” easily captures the essence of Cottagecore as it actually romanticizes rural life and finds beauty in simplicity. Lovely soft, pale pastel, Lavender Mist, Languid Lavender, and Dusty Aqua have a way of evoking a peaceful and natural atmosphere inspired by fresh blooming meadows and serene countryside scenes.

ILLUSTRATIONS & BOARD

It is only with the vintage-flair, tea-length dresses that timelessness is born again with a flair often associated with rural simplicity and a nostalgic feel. The ruffled godet inserts and pleats also bring forth the air of whimsical delicacy, reminiscent of the playfulness and lack of pretentiousness of Cottagecore. While the tulle, georgette, and crepe fabrics lend flowy etherealism, it finds reflection in the way wildflowers tend to sway in the wind.

Hand embroidery gives the collection a personal, handmade finishing touch. That not only exalts the traditional craftsmanship but also the sheer beauty of handmade details as part of the Cottagecore ethos. So overall “Whispers of Tomorrow” captures the crux of Cottagecore by fusing vintage aesthetics with soothing, nature-inspired shades and intricate, hand-crafted detail combined to create a spellbinding collection that evokes an earlier way of life that is simpler and far more harmonious.

JDDA 2024

The theme of the fabric and color in “Whispers of Tomorrow” relates to the Cottagecore, making it beautiful and atmospheric. Tulle is dreamy; georgette adds fantasy and a flowing look to the fabric; and crepe adds flow and romance as well. The color—Lavender Mist, Languid Lavender, and Dusty Aqua—is peaceful, natural in beauty, and beautifully serene. These are the captures that relate to an ideal countryside, vintage charm, and handcrafted elegance. Together, they dramatically reflect the peaceful, natural, and nostalgic qualities of Cottagecore, making the collection a perfect embodiment of the much-loved theme.

Sona Maria Sabu

MSc in Fashion Design And Management, Cochin

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