What you missed at MODA Blooms 2024
It’s been a minute since the MODA Blooms 2024 Fashion Show this past spring quarter. But, if you weren’t able to make it, we know that you’re probably wondering what exactly you missed. Here is a recap of all of the designs that were showcased at this year’s fashion show! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the work of our talented designers.
Caroline Chael
Class of 2024; Majors in BA/MA English Literature, Minor in Biology
“I'm really trying to focus on professional construction this time around for MODA. I want to include lots of rich textures and neutral tones... [and emphasize] the durability and meaningfulness of handmade clothing, dressing in clothes you love rather than trends.”
Dia Atluri
Class of 2026; Majors in Business Economics + Computer Science
“Through my designs, I hope to spark introspection, empathy, and a shared understanding of the myriad emotions that color our existence. Ultimately, I aspire to create a collection that serves as a visual narrative, inviting individuals to immerse themselves in the profound beauty of the human experience.”
Doreen Xiao
Class of 2024; Majors in Economics + Statistics, Minor in East Asian Languages and Civilizations
“Maybe we should slow down more. ”
Eli Dunlap
Class of 2026; Majors in Law, Letters, and Society + Environmental Science, MInor in Architectural Studies
“I take a lot of inspiration from nature and art nouveau, as well as my own black and queer communities! I'm a big fan of whimsy and softness, although I do enjoy the more structured geometric styles of fashion (cyber-core comes to mind). I just tried to capture some of the fantastical elements of style I try to incorporate in my fashion day to day.”
Elias Widawsky
Class of 2026; Major in Cinema and Media Studies
“The passion of Joan of arc (Dreyer), Joan of Arc (Bergman), The Story of Joan of Arc (Besson), McQueen 98, Simons 01’ Riot, ERD 24 and my own struggles with identity.”
Francesco Enserro
Class of 2027; Majors in Business Economics + English
“In my eyes, fashion is a product of your world, and demonstrates who you swear allegiance to. Over the past few years, I’ve ended up gravitating to wearing only a mix of brands, and they consistently remind me of those closest to me while bringing me closer to new people.”
Isabel Sobolewski
Class of 2024; Major in Molecular Engineering
“I really want my designs to look like they just jumped out of a art deco poster. I want it to feel like a feminine fantasy world that's filled with fairies and flowers that are really tiny women and a party of woman who live on the moon. It's just really supposed to be fun world, like my own version of Alice's Wonderland. ”
Jess Xiong
Class of 2025; Majors in Economics (spec. Data Science) + Art History, Minor in Statistics
“This year I’m just trying to explore my own style... [and] the boundary of what I can make, incorporating different things ive never tried before like beading, gems, etc and generally just being playful.”
Jess Zhang
Class of 2025; Majors in Economics + East Asian Languages and Civilizations
“The message I want to share is by Henri Matisse: ‘There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” My hope is that my collection can be a positive visual spectacle that reminds everyone of the little joys in life!.’”
Kristin Wu
Class of 2024; Major in Media Arts and Design; Minor in Computer Science
°romanticizing the unromantic // real-world.
°optically hoping to capture the diy underground show scene
°themes of anti-surveillance ++ decentralization.
Meghane Saidenberg
Class of 2025; Major in Data Science, Minor in Creative Writing
“For this collection, I am inspired by how classic paintings/artworks have lasted over time, and celebrating the persistence of what remains rather than what is lost - i.e. the remains of paintings as a gain in intensity rather than a loss.”
Mikhail Gebeyehu
Class of 2026; Majors in Mathematics + Computer Science
“I think that it is very interesting that from the need of covering ourselves there arises a whole artform. I think that the marriage of artistry and function is such an interesting line to straddle. Sometimes if leaning too much in one direction, fashion can just become costume and in the other it will be blank cloth. I love the idea of exploring everything in between.”
Minjoo Song
Class of 2025; Major in Computer Science, Minor in Creative Writing
“I want my designs to be a curation of my surroundings, and I want them to draw attention to and generate thought about the aesthetics of something that we otherwise may not have noticed.”
Nell Rydzewski
Class of 2024; Majors in Economics + Cognitive Science
“I hope to inspire reflection about the nature of the future of technological progress and where it promises to take humanity (or change the very definition of what is humanity). As we grow further and further away from the traits and features that make us ‘human’ (particularly as technologies such as those tested by Neuralink look increasingly promising), how will we know when our ability to advance our race in fact threatens it?”
Otis Gordon
Class of 2024; Majors in Psychology + Visual Arts, Minor in Neuroscience
“I hope to convey a personal message - I am using the same silhouette as my first dress I designed in MODA first year. But each look will expand the look in a way that reflects how I've grown as a designer and a person these past four years. I hope to convey a sense of great tailoring but also blur the line between fashion and visual art.”
Parth Wokhlu
Class of 2026; Major in Mathematics
“Weaving together my home and my parent's home through an Old Western / South Asian fashion fusion.”
Preranaa Srinivas
Class of 2024; Majors in Economics + Creative Writing
“[I was inspired by] a lot of small designers on Pinterest (probably design school students) who are finding new and interesting ways to repurpose clothes so that they can be worn in different places on the body. Additionally, a lot of it is inspired by things I saw people wearing on the street in New York, where I interned this summer. In terms of legitimate designers/houses/brands, I was inspired by Acne studios and Paloma wool. Also a little inspiration from Yohji Yamamoto.”
Raquel Buriani
Class of 2025; Major in Psychology, Minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies
“With the rise of fast fashion, mass producing clothes removes the individuality of dressing when everyone can buy the same outfit at the touch of a button... I believe a revival of romanticism feels fitting for the state of our world right now. I hope to also make 100% of the collection sustainably by using only secondhand textiles and recycled supplies. I want to inspire others to reduce their carbon footprint in general, but also when making art which is often forgotten about it.”
Sahana Gopalan
Class of 2024; Major in Molecular Engineering
“Sometimes I feel that engineering forces everyone to break down problems in similar ways, and it's something I feel can kind of stifle creativity in other aspects outside of school. For me, every collection is related to what I'm thinking about that year (in second year, it was about always losing time, last year it was about the women in my family and my relationship with them). I don't think this is necessarily something that comes across to other people, but I design as a way to explore whatever is on my mind at the moment.”
William Hu
Class of 2025; Majors in Business Economics + Sociology
“My collection this year takes inspiration from my past designs, origami, ghosts, and cowboys. This year, I wanted to experiment more with patternmaking — dart manipulation, pleats and tucks, curved seams, playful designs, etc. — yet also figure out what you can do with as little seams as possible, similar to origami. For example, one of my looks’ jacket is cut out from 4 squares and all the fabric is used, just manipulated and oriented differently.”
Ying Ruan
Class of 2025; Majors in Media Arts and Design + Visual Arts
“Fashion allows me to express my gender, and as an artist, it provides me with another avenue to explore my artistic practices. I want to look like I am wearing art, and I also want to share it with others so they recognize fashion has boundless possibilities.”
And there you have it— MODA Blooms 2024. A huge thank you to all of our designers and models. We hope you enjoyed, and we will see you next year!
