“The purpose of Very Cherry was to develop my sewing skills and experiment with sustainability. Prior to this work, my experience with sewing was limited and I was unfamiliar with sustainable design methods. To construct the jeans, I used the Ginger Jeans Pattern from Closet Core Patterns, which helped me to learn many industrial sewing techniques. When designing the top, I chose to make minimal cuts to avoid creating waste. Altogether, the outcome is a look in which I used cherries as an emblematic theme to incorporate personal branding with a playful aesthetic. Regarding excellence, this project helped me learn many meaningful skills which I have used as a foundation for the rest of my work in the Fashion Studies program.”

— Celeste Graciano