For my Zenith Project I decided to design a collection based on armor. I asked two of my dearest friends to be my models. At the very beginning I had a hard time designing because, I was fantasizing fabrics that did not exist. Since I did not have a warehouse full of seamtresses to create the elaborate fabrics I imagined I had to concentrate on the resources I did have. I looked at different types of amor. For example, I looked at the Japanese armor which I found was very elegant. I then looked at the amor for knights which was very thick and strong. For my designs I wanted to create wearable armor that can be worn everyday. I kept the metal to represent the hardness of armor, but modernized it.
I planned a big project, I was to design my outfits, and trace them in Photoshop. I also was to interview my models and ask their views on what clothing represents, what makes them feel comfortable, what does armor mean to them? Lastly, does my clothing make them feel beautiful and strong? Once I finished creating my two designs I was to photoshoot my models, with extravagant make up and hair. I also hoped if I had enough time I would design a clutch and jewelry. Finally, all of this was to be recorded on my website that I designed as a fashion blog.