This piece came together gradually, as I collected thrifted brocades until I found the perfect combination of three. Navy, cream and dark checked borders bring contrasting patterns and textures into a single geometric composition. The piece also gave me a chance to indulge in my love for quilting and patchwork.

The octagons are an abstraction of the classic hourglass silhouette. Their angular shapes are not just about the visual impact - I incorporated the bust shaping into the sides of the upper octagon, so the geometric shape itself makes the bodice fitted to the body. There are also little pockets hidden into the sides of the lower octagon.

Designed, cut and sewn in my Cary, North Carolina studio, this one-of-a-kind piece can be worn zipped as a dress or open over other clothing as a statement layer.

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