Parsons Senior Thesis Collection
PARSONS
My Parsons senior thesis collection was the reflection
of being raised in France by American parents.
Both insider and outsider, I spoke a different language at home and at school – constantly shifting between worlds,
soaking up and meeting diverse cultural expectations.
It took years to appreciate how a multicultural identity and adaptive personality is advantageous.
Wanting my accessory designs to encompass similar flexibility and versatility, I created an adaptive collection
that allows the wearer to swap elements in and out over time.
The key feature of the collection was original hardware that I 3D-printed and cast in metal.The sleek mechanism allows one to easily change details on handbags, shoe straps, hat bands etc.
My intention was to encourage consumers to invest in high-end, long-lasting pieces that can evolve over time. Accessories you can dress up or down, which allow you to freshen up a look to suit your mood or keep up with trends.
The project won competitions awarding scholarships and
sponsorship by both SAGA Furs and Coach x Carlos Falchi NY.
SAGA Furs supplied me with luxury fur overstock and the Carlos Falchi
NY atelier guided me in the construction of the handbag collection.
