By Marissa Velazquez
Gabrielle Arruda is a Parsons the New School for Design graduate whose upcoming collection takes inspiration from the modern woman with practical yet high fashion designs. With Roots in Chicago she moved to New York to launch a career in fashion. As a young designer, her clothing gives fashion connoisseurs a fresh look on femininity and modernity.
Wind is an element of the Earth that is often forgotten for its power and the energy it can create. Wind is the driving inspiration for Gabrielle Arruda's debut Spring/Summer 2014 collection. The collection takes on the physical characteristics of wind and its ability to create energy for rural farms. Her initial collection stands as her emergence into the fashion world as a modern designer.
Wind is an element of the Earth that is often forgotten for its power and the energy it can create. Wind is the driving inspiration for Gabrielle Arruda's debut Spring/Summer 2014 collection. The collection takes on the physical characteristics of wind and its ability to create energy for rural farms. Her initial collection stands as her emergence into the fashion world as a modern designer.
What makes her collection stand apart from other designers you ask? Having a fully functional line of clothing made in the USA is one of facets she proudly represents. For Gabrielle Arruda, the point was to provide well designed high fashion garments without sacrificing quality.
With wind as a dominant inspiration behind her debut collection, she named it "Energy". To personify the movement and power of wind she used lightweight yet classic fabric to create pieces for her ideal modern customer. The play on silhouettes within the collection gives it a sophisticated yet classic feel without sacrificing the sensual appeal of the garments.
To create character within the collection, necklines play a distinct role in providing sophistication. Another contribution to the character of the collection is the use of fabrics and the design of pants, skirts, shorts and dresses. To create a comfortable flow to each individual garment, fabrics like cotton, linen and silk were used for their lightweight yet classic feel.
The "Energy" collection features various designs for the modern woman like evening dresses, gowns, pants suits, and short suits. When designing the collection Gabrielle kept in mind that the modern woman is constantly in motion like the wind. Her garments evoke that motion with their easy flow and light movements. One of the garments that stands out on its own is a shirt with a silk chiffon neck piece that draws in your attention. Other items found in the collection are lightweight coats, vest, and jackets that help tie the garments together in an ensemble.
With wind as a dominant inspiration behind her debut collection, she named it "Energy". To personify the movement and power of wind she used lightweight yet classic fabric to create pieces for her ideal modern customer. The play on silhouettes within the collection gives it a sophisticated yet classic feel without sacrificing the sensual appeal of the garments.
To create character within the collection, necklines play a distinct role in providing sophistication. Another contribution to the character of the collection is the use of fabrics and the design of pants, skirts, shorts and dresses. To create a comfortable flow to each individual garment, fabrics like cotton, linen and silk were used for their lightweight yet classic feel.
The "Energy" collection features various designs for the modern woman like evening dresses, gowns, pants suits, and short suits. When designing the collection Gabrielle kept in mind that the modern woman is constantly in motion like the wind. Her garments evoke that motion with their easy flow and light movements. One of the garments that stands out on its own is a shirt with a silk chiffon neck piece that draws in your attention. Other items found in the collection are lightweight coats, vest, and jackets that help tie the garments together in an ensemble.
To create character within the collection, necklines play a distinct role in providing sophistication. Another contribution to the character of the collection is the use of fabrics and the design of pants, skirts, shorts and dresses. To create a comfortable flow to each individual garment, fabrics like cotton, linen and silk were used for their lightweight yet classic feel.
The "Energy" collection features various designs for the modern woman like evening dresses, gowns, pants suits, and short suits. When designing the collection Gabrielle kept in mind that the modern woman is constantly in motion like the wind. Her garments evoke that motion with their easy flow and light movements. One of the garments that stands out on its own is a shirt with a silk chiffon neck piece that draws in your attention. Other items found in the collection are lightweight coats, vest, and jackets that help tie the garments together in an ensemble.
Aside from her debut collection, Gabrielle Arruda is also focusing her time on other projects. As a contributor to the community and avid believer of women's rights in the workplace, she has promised part of the proceeds from an item in her collection toward a charity that celebrates women empowerment. She has also been working on a logo pin to raise money for breast cancer research.
Looking forward to her next collection, Gabrielle Arruda is putting the final touches on her Fall/Winter collection before debuting it in early 2014. To connect with fashion lovers she has shared designs and daily inspirations on social media platforms like Facebook Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.
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The "Energy" collection features various designs for the modern woman like evening dresses, gowns, pants suits, and short suits. When designing the collection Gabrielle kept in mind that the modern woman is constantly in motion like the wind. Her garments evoke that motion with their easy flow and light movements. One of the garments that stands out on its own is a shirt with a silk chiffon neck piece that draws in your attention. Other items found in the collection are lightweight coats, vest, and jackets that help tie the garments together in an ensemble.
Aside from her debut collection, Gabrielle Arruda is also focusing her time on other projects. As a contributor to the community and avid believer of women's rights in the workplace, she has promised part of the proceeds from an item in her collection toward a charity that celebrates women empowerment. She has also been working on a logo pin to raise money for breast cancer research.
Looking forward to her next collection, Gabrielle Arruda is putting the final touches on her Fall/Winter collection before debuting it in early 2014. To connect with fashion lovers she has shared designs and daily inspirations on social media platforms like Facebook Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.
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