The Past

Here are a few dresses I have created in the past.  These are the roots of my creations.

First prom dress

Second Prom dress

Dress Detail

Graduation Dress Front

Graduation Dress Back

 These two dresses are commission pieces.

Black cocktail dress

Bodice inside

Vitamin Water Show

Just received an email stating my acceptance in the Vitamin Water Fashion.  I am very excited to be sewing again.  I will be creating an day, evening, and high fashion look inspired by my vitamin water product: ENERGY. 

Design Thought Model Final

The final day has arrived and reviews are in session for the Dean's class. Prestigious guests have arrived from around the world here to critique our final work.

My Studiomates lovely installations: Our desks look like an ad for Urban Outfitters.

My Design Thought Model: ancient loom used by the Mayans, Guatemalans, and Native Americans

Final Studio Animation

Untitled from Clarissa Arocena on Vimeo.

Joann's Prom Contest

I have decided to enter the Joanns Prom Competition to keep me sane and motivated to sew here in design school.  This also brings me back to my lovely prom days.  These are prototypes for the final dress I will be creating.  It has take me some time to finalize the bodice and the breasts cups but I feel that I have finally created the perfect pattern.

InspireME: raquel allegra

                                       
                              I am absolutely in love with Raquel Allegra's work. Each
                              shirt is recycled from LA County Jail, washed, dyed, and
                              shredded. I finally learned how to shred shirts so let's see
                              what I can create.
                              http://raquelallegra.com/