In Orbit

In Orbit - By Maya Sundari

Spring/Summer 2011

In Orbit represents my interpretation of orbital paths in space. The collection could be seen as a representation of clothes that orbit the body... either at a safe and regulated distanc eor close and comforting. The concept of space as close and comforting can be likened to our own familiar milky way galaxy that we see every night, appearing slightly different each time, but always softly fluid and gently sparkling.

That above photo is taken from el fotopakismo's flicker photostream - http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotopakismo/2907866048/

My collection In Orbit is futuristc yet feminine, interpreting the cyber/galactic influence in a soft and inviting way - not cold and hard which is how it is often seen in fashion. I want to achieve this through a combination of a pastel colour palette and designs that are rounded, floaty or voluminous. In Orbit is positive, colourful and fun... it's clothes that make you want to move and twirl. I hope that this collection will provide a reconnection with our universe that I feel is often missing from our everyday lives.

Colour palette and inspiration source:

Design selection on Monday went well and I'm looking forward to the next steps(sssssss). Next on the 'To Do' list is to get images and fabric sent to the printers for my digital fabric print samples and order some neoprene to start sampling.