Jason Gagnon Designs
FMD 790: Sustainable Design
Photographer: Jessica Bailey
This summer independent study focused on sustainable
patternmaking and design techniques. This was used as a pre-thesis development course and focused on zero waste,subtraction cutting, and upcycling techniques. The
garments were put on display on campus from September 12th till October 10th, 2016.
A zero waste top made from a floral printed scuba knit.
A zero waste top made from a floral printed scuba knit.
A subtraction cutting dress made from a rusty orange velour knit. The shoulders feature black piping, black bias tape on the neckline, and a centerback exposed zipper.
A subtraction cutting dress made from a rusty orange velour knit. The shoulders feature black piping, black bias tape on the neckline, and a centerback exposed zipper.
A hand dyed silk crepe de chine dress that was then cut with subtraction cutting. The bodice was created separately from the skirt, which features the subtraction cutting.
FMD 697A: Digital Textile Printing
Photographer: Jason Gagnon, Dr. Ling Zhang
This course covered the printing process and how to do a variety of prints from single repeats to engineered prints placed in a digitized pattern. Laser cutting was also offered to add interest to garments.
Class Portfolio PDF
MIWW 2017: Lake Spirit
Photographer: Cassie Wentela, Jason Gagnon
This was a competition garment for the "Make It With Wool" competition. The garment was constructed from 100% wool crepe and digitally printed 80% cashmere/20% silk. This garment is also part of the collection "Kindred Waters," which was completed as an illustration project and a graduate level fashion collection for the 2018 CMU student fashion show Threads.
Threads 2018
Collection Title: "Kindred Waters"
Photographer: Sarah Riegler, Alli Rusco, Cassie Wentela
Jewelry Designer Collaboration: Alexis Quinney
This was a collection of garments created for the CMU Student Fashion Show, Threads, which was celebrating its 20th anniversary. The collection was inspired by traveling to Europe during my study abroad and learning about Balenciaga by visiting his hometown and seeing various exhibits of his work. This initial inspiration was mixed with the digital textile print created from photographs taken at Hamlin Lake by artist Dick Bourgault.
Photograph by Cassie Wentela.
Photograph by Cassie Wentela.
Photograph by Cassie Wentela.
Photograph by Cassie Wentela.
Photograph by Cassie Wentela. Jewelry design by Alexis Quinney.
Photograph by Cassie Wentela. Jewelry design by Alexis Quinney.
Photograph by Cassie Wentela. Jewelry design by Alexis Quinney.
Photograph by Cassie Wentela.
FMD 565: 3D Printing & Fashion
Photographer: Jason Gagnon
An introductory course in 3D printing using Rhino software and Makerbot printing technology. The course focused on the development of documenting the creative process, a jewelry project, a shoe design, and a finale project of our choice.
Class Portfolio PDF
FMD 570: Business & Design of European Fashion
Photographer: Jason Gagnon
This study abroad took place Summer 2017 and we attended the Paris American Academy. During our stay we learned about couture techniques, millinery, the European fashion industry, and we learned about Cristobal Balenciaga by visiting his hometown and several exhibitions. We traveled to London, Antwerp, Paris, and various parts of France.
Threads 2018
Collection Title: "Phoenix Rising"
Photographer: Sarah Riegler, Alli Rusco, Elizabeth Hosang
This was a collection of garments created for the CMU Student Fashion Show, Threads, which was celebrating its 20th anniversary. The collection was inspired by elements from previous collections made for Threads mixed with the inspiration of "surviving college"/trial by fire. Through the challenges of college I have risen from the ashes of my former self. This collection earned me the "Master's Award" for best graduate student collection.
Photography by Elizabeth Hosang.
Photography by Elizabeth Hosang.
Photography by Elizabeth Hosang.
Photography by Elizabeth Hosang.
Photography by Elizabeth Hosang.
Photography by Elizabeth Hosang.
Photography by Elizabeth Hosang.
Photography by Elizabeth Hosang.
(dis)Abled Beauty Exhibition: "Cut 2"
This design was created for the (dis)ABLED Beauty exhibition and was completed on a prosthetic leg. The leg was donated towards the event and I selected this particular leg for my design. I overlayed commercial pattern pieces on the main portion of the prosthetic using modge podge before giving it a golden paint finish using various golden tones.
When I was given my prosthetic piece to redesign for (dis)ABLED Beauty I began thinking about the pattern making process and how we generally cut symmetrical patterns for our symmetrical body parts. However, those that have need of prosthetic pieces like I was given may feel like it’s more about “cutting for one.”
Prosthetic pieces allow people to have “Cut 2” in their clothing just like everyone else. The worth of such functional pieces is more than gold in a world that can be cruel towards those with differences. I hope that this piece will inspire people to revisit their views on prosthetics and those that need them.
The event featured speakers on various topics regarding those with disabilities and how fashion impacts them personally.
