Student showcase: Grace Wroblewski:

Fourth-year, fashion design

Interviewed by Anokhi Dodhia

Photographed by Xavier Thompson

Why did you decide to go into fashion?

I decided to be a fashion designer when I was about five years old. I always felt drawn to illustrating clothing and the idea of creating clothes for others to wear. I decided to be a designer because I believe that everyone should feel beautiful and I want to create things that can make someone feel not only beautiful but like the best version of themself.

What kind of materials did you choose and why?

My collection was inspired by the question: “What would Ancient Greek civilization look like if it were transported into the future?” I wanted to take those contrasting styles and see if I could successfully make a cohesive collection that embodies a sense of masculinity and femininity.

What kind of materials did you choose and why?

In this particular outfit, the materials I chose were: vinyl, silk satin lining, satin, and poplin, as well as silver chain and grommet accents. The structure of Ancient Greek temples inspired the jacket. I chose the glitter vinyl because it reminded me of space and the Greeks’ relationship with astrology and futurism’s obsession with outer space. I created my print for the lining. I wanted a pop of color in this majority grayscale look, so I created a glitch print that has been manipulated into a swirl-like design to mimic what is seen in marble. The style of the shirt is to bring in the masculine influence, while the satin pants are to bring in fluidity and femininity to make the overall outfit cohesive.

Do you have any further plans for this collection?

This outfit is a part of my senior collection, so I look forward to expanding it and creating a more developed story with the upcoming outfits. Of course, everything is subject to change, so I am excited to see where this collection ends up going and how it will turn out.

How has being a SCAD student influenced your journey as a designer?

SCAD has helped me learn and grow tremendously as a designer. I have learned techniques and concepts I would never have experienced if not for my education here. SCAD has pushed me and challenged me, constantly making me question myself so that the work I put forth is my very best and that what I create are pieces I am truly proud of.