This is the Work-in-Progess muslin of a convertible leather suit created for the artist Naudline Pierre.
She came to me with a pretty full blown vision. I was able to articulate it in a way that gave her a comfortable and very wearable outfit for her big opening. This Modular, Futuristic and convertible leather suit with clean lines, is beautifully juxtaposed with a softly distressed burgundy leather.
This modular, futuristic leather suit consists of three pieces,
a form-fitting, almost corseted vest with a slightly extended shoulder. A pair of cut-away pants. And a sleek contoured bolero/sleeve piece that snaps onto the vest to create a jacket.
So, the suit is convertible from sleeveless to fully sleeved and each piece can be worn on its own with other unrelated tops and bottoms allowing for a really wide array of styling possibilities.
Picture the vest on its own with a full sleeved peasant blouse over jeans or a skirt. Right there as a jumping off point the options that have opened up can go a very long way! I can see the jeans with a heavy, knot type knit, cropped or off the shoulder sweater (above and beyond classic T’s and blouses which are a no-brainer) And the sleeves as layering over any type of strappy dress or top – paired with whatever you’d want.
I love creating multifunctional pieces and sets. I also love creating visually dramatic pieces that are truly wearable. Pieces work far beyond a single purpose. This women’s leather suit is just one example.
