Park September Postal Service
PS ² is my first delivery, showcasing who I am and what to expect from me as a designer and as a person. Its primary purpose is to express my design persona as the deliveryman of the fashion industry.
Before researching and developing an interest into what postmen do, I hardly noticed them on the street, unaware of the distinct characteristics they embody. We trust post men. We wait for them without knowing who they are and are happy with what they deliver. They are sensitive regarding time and quality. They work locally and internationally. They are trustworthy and responsible. And they are in service to everyone, without expecting any thank yous in return.
They are what I want to be as a designer. Now and moving forward, I want a postman to represent who I am.
Darren Apolonio (@darrenapolonio) Film director/ producer
Regina Lao (@regina.lao) Graphic Design
Grace Caroline (@grace___caroline) Photography
Toby Teitel (@toby_teitel) Film director/Producer/Model
Sammy Kim (@sammykims) Model
Isa Jamira (@Isanotissa) Model
Will Robinson (@tlkr.info) Music
Remington Ellington (@remy.ngton) Assistant
CONSUMER
My collection is all about me getting recognize from the fashion industry. I want to get that attention from my future employer. I thought it was important for me to set my muse and target consumer as a person who is international well recognize or someone who is known as a fashion icon.
I want this person to be an influencer or a fashion contributor. I want he or she to be preferably 20-37 years old with mid-high income. This person is living in the big city, however he or she likes to travel around the world, experiencing different cultures and this person have that network/connection. I want someone who has an extrovert characteristic, who can be sarcastic and humorous at the same time but still be bold and brave.
I have several waterproof materials to add functional aspect to the collection. I also wanted to show how the delivery man and myself will always be working in any kinds of circumstance. I have many Poly and Nylon mix as well as cotton combination. These main fabrics are dense and have a little bit of weight into it because my collection requires structured constructions.
This genderless ready-to-wear collection combines tailoring, streetwear and tech-wear. As a designer, I am dedicated to blurring the lines between menswear and womenswear, so that everybody has equal access to my collection, just like everybody has equal access to the postal service.
For the details, I remained inspired by the postman narrative. When I look at the postal service, I see boxes and envelopes, shipping labels, and packaging symbols. The design elements reference these shapes and symbols while also indicating that the postman and me both work in any kind of circumstance.
The print and design elements inspired by torn edges of opened envelopes/boxes represent that this collection is open for everyone to experience.
LOOK BOOK
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look 6
COLLECTION IN DETAILS
The pocket was inspired from how a packaging works. Theres always something inside a box. I wanted to blend that ideas as a design details.
The front flap pocket was inspired from how the envelop works. Also you can see different asymmetrical design details; front pin tucks, back storm shield and a single welt pocket.
Mix and match tech-wear with tailored women's pants which were heavily inspired from different kinds of box template. Both garments are made with waterproof materials and there is an adjustable drawstring details on the side of the hood for inclement weather.
Creamy waterproof puffer jacket with a comfortable wide pants. I put drawstring details on the hem of the jacket as well as on the bottom of the pants for silhouette variation.
I blend little bit of feminine elements for this look. There are side pockets connecting to the middle pocket on the vest for easy access. I also match these two garments together because the vest help shaping the plain and simple oversized jumpsuit into an interesting silhouette.
Through this look, I wanted to show more playful side of my design identity. I also focused on combining tailored elements with streetwear aspect. The men's blazer have a women's closure with short-sleeves and the pants are combination of shorts and full length pants. I had fun designing this look.
There are total 13 pockets in this look. I made sure it's functional but shows my design identity. There are small asymmetrical details and angular design elements. I also add another adjustable drawstring details at the back of the jumpsuit for more silhouette variations.
PROCESS
1. Concept Development - Design Process
2. Prints Development
I have a passion combining graphic and fashion design. I decided to create my own shipping labels, place them inside the garment to provide information about myself and link to my portfolio. I also created a packaging symbols to represent myself. These symbols indicate that "I don't need any special care and I can work in any kinds of circumstance"
Using the graphic that was created with my graphic design collaborator Regina Lao, I created a repeated logo pattern and placed them onto different garments throughout the collection. I also used other graphic elements like my QR code and the packaging symbols as part of my design details.
I also designed my own prints and used Flatbed printer. This printer allowed me to print glossy ink into fabrication. The abstract shape was taken from torn edges of opened envelop and box, the line was taken from image of box template. These design represent that I am open and ready for new opportunities.
3. Sample Development - Finalizing Collection
TECH-PACK
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