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Inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s practice of Dymaxion Sleeping, which involves four, 30-minute naps every six hours, Jessee’s Sleep Suit is designed to save more than seven hours of resting and dressing rituals per day. Structural pleats made of EVA foam—the same material used for padding and shock absorption in sports equipment—provide support in all the right places. The suit acts as a portable and adjustable cocoon that allows for constant air flow when sleeping in different positions (at a desk, against a wall) and simultaneously challenges the roles of private and public space. blogitecture.net   MORE >>

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Titled Birth, Kresler's thesis collection manages to tell a story while remaining wearable. A striped hospital smock has an offspring-like secondary dress hanging from it, while a silk/wool jacket carries a twin shape belted onto its front. Kresler puts a diverse background to good use, including former internships at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Vena Cava and Yohji Yamamoto, as well as a degree in fine art. Her pieces range from structural silhouettes crafted from heavy, industrial felt to flowing, washed silk dresses, interpreting the abstract for the everyday. caseykresler (at) gmail.com   MORE >>

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Divided by a mirrored wall, this reflected seven-foot cube is more about personal experience than function: it's a complicated concoction, similar to an architectural turducken. The circular cut in the mirror of this minimal sanctuary disorients all who enter, as they discover an empty space where they expect their own reflection to be. This student's journey started with an anatomical exploration of himself. First, he wrapped his body in fabric and produced "photographic drawings" by removing his face from self-portraits. Then he investigated his image by photographing himself looking into a series of mirrors that blocked the view of his face. And finally, Chong built this structure centered around a void in a mirror so others could have a similarly introspective experience. jaehochong (at) gmail.com   MORE >>

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Having created costumes for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs during his time at Pratt, Renaud continues to tap into music for inspiration. Titled Mörkret over Snön (Swedish for "the dark over the snow"), Renaud cites the Knife—one of the country's most mysterious musical exports—alongside dark Scandinavian folk tales as the jumping-off point of his bewitching pieces. A patent-leather and georgette dress is dyed in the color of a photo of the Swedish night sky, while a sateen jacket with voluminous crinoline-lined pants cuts a fantastical silhouette. Now part of a young team of designers rejuvenating JCPenney's offerings, Renaud hopes to establish his own line that will continue to parallel his more fanciful costumes. Peaches is already on board. johnrenaud.com   MORE >>

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It's possible the future of humanity will require buildings that travel well, so vehicular architecture like this may become all the rage. Simultaneously magnificent and grotesque in form, these structures would evolve, behaving like living creatures and requiring feeding and care. They'd move to desirable locations, plant themselves and then bear edible fruit for their occupant-pilgrims. Yet, as opposed to modern-day vehicles, the shells of these nomads won't be piling up in landfills. Instead, if neglected, their organic elements cause the decay of their synthetic parts, decomposing into a film-like substance. lweatherly.com       MORE >>

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