GRADUATE COLLECTION: RESONANT BLOOM (2025)
A gender-neutral collection that explores architectural silhouettes, hand-painted and dyed fabrics, digital prints, and artisanal fabrications made primarily with natural fibres and surplus materials.
SASKIA — Hand-Painted Silk Organza Flounce Dress & Pant Set
Designed and pattern-drafted in CLO-3D, this look utilises 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
Left to right: Detail of hand-painted silk organza flounce; CLO-3D digital render (front composition); CLO-3D avatar simulation.
SERENITY — Shibori Linen & Upcycled Denim Set
Designed for ease and fluid movement, this three-piece look balances traditional hand-dyeing techniques with circular 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: Circular garment reconstruction & artisanal dye baths
- Photography: Andrew Donato Photography | FDS Graduation Show
Left to right: Low-impact Shibori print on linen; reclaimed denim pattern layout and hardware positioning; assembled jacket structure pinned over Shibori linen.
FEATURED IN VOGUE (2026)
Vogue Australia Feature | February 2026 Issue
INDIVIDUAL DESIGN & GARMENT CONSTRUCTION (2024)
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.
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
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 through a dedicated practice of circularity.
- 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 natural fibres and surplus materials alongside closed-loop recycled polymers engineered for ultimate longevity.
- Artisanal Craftsmanship: Small-batch production runs featuring hand-painted silk organza, Shibori resist dyeing, and minimal-waste pattern drafting.
B.Star | Studio Practice 2022
Circular Design | Upcycled denim jacket 2024
Ember | Hand paint to print scarf series 2026
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