The Gate Between : Katie Eash Design Portfolio 2015

Katie Eash

Design Portfolio

2015

In the following pages you will find a compilation of

what I created for my first collection along with other

previous projects. As a general design aesthetic,

each piece should be translated as art. It should be

shown as a piece of true expression.

THE GATE BETWEEN Fall II 2015

What is the absurd? What is reality? How can one honestly say that there is only

one true reality? Questions of this nature tend to be automatically understood

to a certain extent, that is, until the question is asked out loud; not just once…

repeatedly, over and over again. According to Albert Camus, the absurd is when

the appetite for the absolute and unity meets the impossibility of reducing this

world to a rational and reasonable principle. This collection is the journey from

confusion of the standard reality that we live to the more understood reality of

our own. We control the world that we live in, if we are willing to fight for it. The

Gate Between is the door that must be opened to reach the absurd. And one

must break all boundaries to reach full potential and live a life beyond the

absurd. Inspiration for this collection grew primarily on psychological thought

and the understanding of philosophical theories of reality. Through stylized lines

that represent human anatomy and silhouettes that are not necessarily natural,

this collection fuses two realities, the one that is seen when one looks at another

and the one that is seen when one looks at oneself.

“For me fashion is an expression of art that is very close

related to me and to my body.

I see it as my expression of identity combined with desire,

moods and cultural setting. In all my work I try to make

clear that fashion is an artistic expression, showing and

wearing art, and not just a functional and devoid of

content or commercial tool. With my work I intend to

show that fashion can certainly have an added value to

the world, that it can be timeless and that its

consumption can be less important then its beginning.

Wearing clothing creates an exciting and imperative form

of self-expression. 'Form follows function' is not a slogan

with which I concur. On the contrary, I find that forms

complement and change the body and thus the emotion.

Movement, so essential to and in the body, is just as

important in my work. By bringing form, structure

and materials together in a new manner, I try to suggest

and realize optimal tension and movement.”

- Iris Van Herpen

NEW YORK CITY - LONDON - AMSTERDAM - PARIS - MILAN - SEOUL - HONG KONG

HAUTE COUTURE - AVANT GARDE - WOMENSWEAR

THE RETAILER:

Anabelle

18-25

Upper Middle

Class

Dreamer of

Misfit Toys

:THE GIRL:

Malachi

20-27

Upper Middle

Class

Rebel with a

Cause

:THE BOY:

“Everyone has an Angel. A Guardi-

an who watches over us. We can't

know what form they'll take. One

day, old man. Next day, little girl.

But don't let appearances fool

you, they can be as fierce as any

dragon. Yet they're not here to

fight our battles, but to whisper

from our heart. Reminding that

it's us. Its everyone of us who

holds power over the world we

create. We can deny angels exist,

Convince ourselves they can't be

real. But they show up anyway, at

strange places and at strange

times. They can speak through any

character we can imagine. They'll

shout through demons if they have

to. Daring us, challenging us to

fight.” -Suckerpunch

Sweet dreams are made of this…..

…...Who am I to disagree….

…..With what’s in your

head?

The Palette

-Albert Camus

Look 1: Off the shoulder, princess

seam gown will tulle mermaid

style skirt

Sty: 4560 Fall 2015

Price: $300 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Tulle/ Silk Dupioni

Colors: Grey, White

Model | Meaghan Murphy

Hair and Makeup | Aveda Salon

Photography | Brian Powell

Look 2:

Princess seamed bodice with

sheer center piece. Pants- Dark

red Harlem pants with black

sheer swoops around both legs

Sty: 4561 Fall 2015

Price: $150 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Silk Chiffon/ Crinkled Taffeta/ Silk Organza

Colors: Silver, Black, Maroon

Model | Lauren Ravesloot



Look 3:

Wide Turtle neck style jacket

with textured, patch pocket

trousers

Sty: 4563 Fall 2015

Price: $200 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Wool

Colors: Brown/ Black

Sty: 4562 Fall 2015

Price: $125 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Double Face Wool

Colors: Black, Grey

Model | Arjun Patel



Look 4:

High neck long sleeve gown with

mesh center panel and back slit

Sty: 4564 Fall 2015

Price: $300 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Polyester/ Spandex

Colors: Camel, Ivory, Green

Model | Karlyn Haberstein



Look 5:

Bias cut halter dress with mer-

maid sweep train.

Sty: 4565 Fall 2015

Price: $300 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Sateen/ Silk

Colors: Ivory, Grey

Model | Bailey May Stump



Look 6:

Sports jacket with wide versatile lapel

that converts into a scarf. This is paired

with a green V-neck shirt and grey trou-

sers

Sty: 4566 Fall 2015

Price: $250 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Cotton/ Vinyl/ Suede

Colors: Brown, Maroon, Cream, and Gray

Model | Roberto Mantica



Sty: 4567 Fall 2015

Price: $60 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Rayon/ Polyester

Colors: Grey, Green

Sty: 4568 Fall 2015

Price: $200 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Wool/ Leather

Colors: Grey, Black

Look 7:

High neckline dress with an open

back and princess seamed bod-

ice. Bottom will be Slim A-line

style.

Sty: 4569 Fall 2015

Price: $415 Del: 8/30- 10/15

Fabric: Silk Charmeuse/ Sequined Mesh

Colors: Gold, Copper, Silver

Model | Lexy Cardone



| THE GATE BETWEEN | Fall 2015

Katie Eash Fashion Design

Previous Work: Paneled top with open back.

And hand-crafted belt .

Leather circle skirt with ex-

posed zipper

Knit, V-neck shirt

paired with cord

skinny jean fea-

turing leather ac-

cents.

Accessory Design and

Construction: Handmade sinamay hat with silk, lace

and pearl details

Hand-painted, crea-

tive footwear design

based off of the

fairy tale,

Styling:

Delpozo Look Book Spring 2015

Zara Look Book Spring 2015

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