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Aphosiosi

Likouris, Arianna P
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9830-2338
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1494198472667557

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2017, BFA, Kent State University, College of the Arts / School of Fashion.
In Greek, the word “Aphosiosi” means Loyalty”. It served as inspiration for this eveningwear collection which illustrates the idea of loyalty to one’s culture, community, and upbringing. The goal of this collection is to get the viewer to understand and think about how one can obtain a sense of identity through their heritage. “Aphosiosi” explores what these values mean to the individual, their personal experiences and identity. The method to starting this collection began with researching symbolism. Motifs and symbols were collected and collaged together to form shapes for silhouettes and a print design. Continuous sketching while collaging helped to form the silhouettes and shape of the garments. For a deeper understanding of the topic, research about cultural loyalty and the psychology behind it was explored. First and second muslins were sewn and critiqued throughout the semester, which helped to refine the collection and lead to its final stages. Redesigns and improvements were made until the collection developed into a final lineup with final fabrics chosen. This eight-look collection took over seven months to develop and sew. Through the use of symbolism and shape exploration, a successful print design was completed, printed onto fabric, and sewn into garments. Machine embroidery samples made their way onto the final fabric. As a result, “Aphosiosi” symbolizes the passion one has for individual culture and the identity that is kept throughout one’s life.
Linda Ohrn-McDaniel (Advisor)
Trista Grieder (Committee Member)
Catherine Amoroso-Leslie, Dr. (Committee Member)
Albert Reischuck (Committee Member)
27 p.
Fine Arts
fashion; design; art; print; pattern; collection; evening wear; dress; sewing; culture; loyalty; Greek

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  • Likouris, A. P. (2017). Aphosiosi [Undergraduate thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1494198472667557

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Likouris, Arianna. Aphosiosi. 2017. Kent State University, Undergraduate thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1494198472667557.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Likouris, Arianna. "Aphosiosi." Undergraduate thesis, Kent State University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1494198472667557

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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