Step into the enchanting world of Ozurie, where the intricacies of nature intertwine with technology in a captivating costume collection.
Undergraduate Thesis Collection presented at the Drexel University Fashion Show on June 10, 2024
Inspired by the magical memories and media of her childhood, three characters come to life in pieces crafted from unconventional materials including renewable wood-pulp thermoplastic, closed-cell acetate foam, and cactus leather sustainably sourced from Guatemala. Heat shaping, detail sanding, laser cutting, and dimensional painting all played a part in transforming these once rigid materials to the organic shapes and swirling motifs present in the final looks. Additional fabrications include boiled wool, shimmering satin, whimsical botanical embroidery on mesh, and crinkled silk chiffons, which bring in subtle textures that emulate leafy layers of faraway forests. Finally, headpieces and other accessories fitting for this fantasy realm complete each character while minimizing waste from garment development. This collection is an ode to fearless imagination, and calls everyone to look beyond reality…into possibility.