Abbie Fleeman
Kylie Corbridge is working on a sewing project for Fashion Design II. The fashion show just happened, and there is a lot of scrap material left over which is what Corbridge is working with right now. This photo was taken on May 6 by Abbie Fleeman.
Kylie Corbridge is a Junior in the Fashion Design program and hopes to go into practicum next year. She just showcased her designs in the PISD Fashion show with the theme of Fantasy. Her designs are based on the mythical creatures: Siren, Phoenix, and Fairy. Corbridge is a player on the tennis team and enjoys reading, crafting, and sewing.
What inspired the overall theme for your collection?
Corbridge: The fashion show theme was fantasy, so I wanted to pick something that would both fit the overall theme and allow me to work with different colors and styles. That’s why I picked mythical creatures; this subtheme allowed me to work with greens, pinks, blues, and black.
How do you choose your fabrics and materials?
Corbridge: I chose my fabric based on how I wanted the items to work and look. For example, in my phoenix outfit I chose a stiffer fabric so that the puffiness of the skirt would stick out while the corset was made with a firmer shiny fabric.
Do you design with a specific person or audience in mind?
Corbridge: I did not have an intended audience or person in mind while creating these outfits, instead I chose pieces on what I liked and wanted to create.
How do you handle creative blocks or moments when ideas aren’t flowing?
Corbridge:Sometimes in order for me to overcome a creative block, I need to throw myself into a different situation that helps me increase creativity such as reading a book.
How are you feeling about the upcoming fashion show?
Corbridge: I am super excited to showcase what I have made this year and style the pieces I have made.
What has been the biggest challenge in preparing for the show?
Corbridge: Balancing school and my ambition has been one challenge this year as I have taken difficult classes for my junior year.
How do you decide on the styling—hair, makeup, accessories—for your pieces?
Corbirdge: First I find inspiration then I work from that to choose my makeup and accessories for my different outfits. Pinterest has helped me look at different makeup ideas for each of my outfits. Additionally, I tried to come up with more unique accessories to elevate each outfit.
What are you most excited to see on the runway?
Corbridge: I think I’m most excited to see the first dress I made as well as the outfits my classmates have been making all put together because I’ve watched them create beautiful pieces throughout the year but never the final product.
Are there any behind-the-scenes moments that stand out to you so far?
Corbridge: I think that a behind-the-scenes moment that I think should be recognized is the hard work the other students in my class have put into their work. Notably Soha Ali has been working very hard all year creating detailed gowns and outfits.
What’s one thing you want the audience to feel when they see your collection?
Corbridge: I want them to see the different creatures through the outfits without having to be told what they are.
How has your style evolved since you first started designing?
Corbridge:I would like to say my style has evolved, although my outfits are not always cute I think my understanding of style has grown.
Do you see yourself pursuing fashion design after high school? If so, where?
Corbridge: I could see myself going into the financial side of fashion design, but I don’t know what that would mean for college.
What part of the fashion industry excites you the most—design, merchandising, styling, etc.?
Corbridge: My favorite is styling, I love putting together pieces,especially with a theme.
What advice would you give to someone just starting in fashion design?
Corbridge: Fashion design is a super fun field and whether you want to do something in the future with it or not it is a very nice skill to have. When you need to sew something back together, add a button, sew a hem, you’ll be able to.