B.STAR DESIGN | Textile Art, Fashion Design & Illustration

GRADUATE COLLECTION: RESONANT BLOOM (2025)

Resonant Bloom Fashion Collection 2025 - design & illustration by B.Star | B108 Design

Resonant Bloom Fashion Collection 2025 - design, construction & collage by B.Star | B108 Design

A gender-neutral collection that explores architectural silhouettes, hand painted and dyed fabrics, digital prints and artisanal fabrications made primarily with natural fibres and deadstock fabrics.

Saskia hand-painted silk organza flounce dress by B.Star | B108 Design

SASKIA — Hand-Painted Silk Organza Flounce Dress & Pant Set

Designed and pattern-drafted in CLO-3D, this look utilizes circular patternmaking techniques to build dynamic volume, organic floral forms, and a dramatic, sculptural silhouette.

Fabrication: 100% Silk Organza
Artisanal Detail: Hand-painted with low-impact, fibre-reactive dyes
Technique: 3D digital pattern drafting & circular flounce construction
Photography: Macami | FDS Lookbook Photoshoot

CLO-3D closeup image of hand-painted silk flounce and digital pattern drafting render for Saskia dress by B.Star | B108 Design

Left to right: Detail of hand-painted silk organza flounce; CLO-3D digital render (front composition); CLO-3D avatar simulation.

Saskia CAD technical sketches by B.Star | B108 Design

Serenity shibori linen and upcycled denim set by B.Star | B108 Design

SERENITY — Shibori Linen & Upcycled Denim Set

Designed for ease and fluid movement, this three-piece look balances traditional hand-dyeing techniques with zero-waste garment reconstruction to build a relaxed and dynamic silhouette.

Fabrication: 100% Linen & Reclaimed Denim
Artisanal Detail: Hand-bound Shibori dyeing with low-impact, fibre-reactive dyes
Technique: Zero-waste garment reconstruction & artisanal dye baths
Photography: Andrew Donato Photography | FDS Graduation Show

Serenity Set - denim upcycled and linen shibori dyed by B.Star | B108 Design

Left to right: Low-impact Shibori print on linen; reclaimed denim pattern layout and hardware positioning; assembled jacket structure pinned over Shibori linen.

Serenity Set CAD technical sketches by B.Star | B108 Design

FEATURED IN VOGUE (2026)

B.Star featured in Vogue Australia | February 2026

Vogue feature, 2026

INDIVIDUAL DESIGN & GARMENT CONSTRUCTION (2024)

Obsidia avant-garde sequin jacket and ruffled silk blouse by B.Star | B108 Design

OBSIDIA — Avant-Garde Sequin Jacket & Ruffled Silk Blouse with Denim Pant

An exploration of dramatic volume, historic silhouettes, and contrasting textures, this look pairs structured sequin tailoring with fluid, raw-edged silk ruffles and artisanal resist-dyed denim.

Fabrication: Sequin-Embellished Puff Jacket with denim selvedge trim, Silk Organza ruffle, Shibori Silk Habotai blouse & Resist-Dyed Denim pants.
Artisanal Detail: Hand-manipulated silk neck ruffles, pearl accents, and raw-edge textile layering
Technique: Historic silhouette reconstruction, Shibori resist dyeing & mixed-textile tailoring
Photography: B.STAR | FDS Shoot

CONCEPT TO REALISATION

Obsidia began as an experimental digital collage series exploring architectural textures and dark, mineral-inspired silhouettes in response to the theme of Frankenstein.

This exploration expanded into a 7-look illustrated capsule collection, with Look 4 selected for full physical realisation and construction.

Obsidia fashion collection collage by B.Star | B108 Design

Obsidia fashion collection illustration by B.Star | B108 Design

Obsidia CAD technical sketches by B.Star | B108 Design

Surface Design & Textile Art Archive

ARTISANAL MANIPULATION & PRINT DEVELOPMENT

An exploration of artisanal surface manipulation combining traditional hand-dyeing, hand-painting, and pleating with graphic digital pattern development.

Techniques: Shibori resist dyeing on linen and silk, hand-painted & pleated silk organza, and engineered digital repeats.
Substrates: 100% Silk Organza, Silk Habotai, Pure Linen & Fine Wool Blends

FASHION ILLUSTRATION & FIGURE STUDIES

An exploration of gestural line work, mixed-media croquis, and charcoal figure studies capturing form, movement, dynamic silhouette, and textile drape.

Mediums: Charcoal, graphite, ink, gouache, pastel & pencil
Focus: Figurative proportion, gestural movement & preliminary silhouette development

Australiana: Mixed-Media Render

A mixed-media colour study exploring Australiana through high-volume textures, intricate surface embellishment, and dynamic pose movement.

CIRCULAR DESIGN & HERITAGE - B108

Formerly Hoop Empire (est. 2005), B108 represents the evolution of a brand dedicated to the art of movement, embodied mindfulness, and the rigorous principles of circular design.

Founded by B. Star at the intersection of performance art and technical fashion design (FDS Sydney), B108 approaches garment engineering as a living meditation - balancing high-speed modern life with natural, tactile materiality.

Sacred Geometry & Purpose (108): A single-pointed focus integrating yoga practice, performance art, and fashion into a catalyst for mindful consumption.
Material Integrity & Closed Loops: Prioritising pure silk, wool, reclaimed denim, and deadstock textiles alongside closed-loop recycled polymers engineered for ultimate longevity.
Artisanal Craftsmanship: Small-batch production runs featuring hand-painted silk organza, Shibori resist dyeing, and zero-waste pattern drafting.