AI in Fashion- Personal Project #1

I have always been a creator at heart, though I never quite mastered the art of sewing. That gap between my imagination and my ability to produce has been a constant source of frustration. Until now. The emergence of AI creative tools in recent years posed itself as the opportunity I never thought I would have: to bring my ideas to life, without the requirement of having a team behind. I’ve spent a long time on this decision, reflecting on the ethics of AI in the creative world, and while those concerns remain valid, I’ve chosen to step into this space as a temporary ‘translator’ for my ideas. My ultimate dream is to collaborate with human hands and professional craftspeople; but for now, these tools allow my voice to be heard.

My first series was born from the stillness of a recent holiday. Moved by the natural beauty surrounding me, I decided to design a collection of outfits that feel like a direct extension of the memories I captured on camera.

I’ve used Ideogram 3.0, Luma Studio and Gemini. For prompt engineering, the following methods have been used:

• The “Artistic Reference” Method - I created mood boards revolving around the photos I took on my holiday. I used these mood boards to shape the specific aesthetic wanted, which steered the AI tools into the right artistic direction. • The "Material & Texture" Layering Method - I mentioned the specific fabrics, shapes and textures desired; without such details, the tool could rarely produce the specific structure I had in mind. • The "Technical Construction" Method - I named the specific styles I wanted to use (such as asymmetrical, avant garde, classic prom") and provided pointers on which styles to be avoided, in order to create a more rigid framework for the final workpiece.

Below I’ve shown my initial creation - a glimpse into my early experiments with Ideogram 3.0 and Luma Studio. I’m still learning and finding my way, and I’d love for you to come along for the ride.

The Ocean Dress

My first creation is inspired by the Atlantic coastline, where volatile turquoise waves meet jagged, charcoal-black headlands. This ensemble explores “opposites in harmony,” reimagining a traditional ballroom silhouette through an Avant-Garde lens.

The bodice features architectural teal Gazar folds that mimic the structured volume of a rising swell. Transitioning downward, the skirt dissolves into a sea of frosted tulle ruffles, layered to replicate the chaotic beauty of sea foam. Anchoring the entire piece is a high-shine vinyl base, providing a heavy, mineral contrast that echoes the wet, slick texture of storm-beaten rocks.

The Starry Night Dress

The second creation draws inspiration from St Ives, Cornwall, beneath a starry night. I felt profound nostlagia watching the darkness fall over the quaint coastal town, swallowing all noise and movement, only soft flickers of lights from windows and stars penetrating the night.

The garment features an illusion bodice crafted from ultra-fine stretch mesh, seamlessly transitioning into a cinched waist that anchors the flowing, translucent skirt. To replicate the permeating light of the town, a gradient of Midnight and Prussian blue has been utilised, punctuated by an encrusted pavé of Swarovski crystals of varying diameters. The look is finalised with a sculptural, wide-brimmed hat in blocked felt, designed to cast a heavy shadow over the eyes, representing the low, brooding sky.

The Tropical Flower Dress

The third creation aims to represent the beauty of tropical flowers, found in artificial jungle biome from The Eden Project. I enjoyed the playful contrast between bright shades of green and pastel pink, as much as the structure of the petals.

The garment features an architectural bodice crafted from deep moss-green scuba-neoprene (inspired initially by a Balenciaga leather blazer), utilising a plunging, sharp-angled V-neckline that transitions into a rigid, cinched corset. To replicate the rhythmic layering of the ginger flower, the skirt is constructed from a cascading degraded pavé of silk organza flounces, moving from a soft blush to a saturated rosewood pink.

The silhouette is given dramatic, organic volume through voluminous lantern sleeves and a high-low hemline that reveals the structural lining beneath. The look is finalised with a sculptural, wide-brimmed sun hat in matching green straw, designed to cast a sharp shadow over the face, representing the dense canopy of a tropical garden.

This project was a first attempt at playing and experimenting with AI image-generating tools and different fashion styles. I’ve found immense joy in coming up with ideas that try to re-create the inspiration drawn from these natural elements. I will continue exploring the intersection between Avant-Garde, classic styles and nature and I’m excited to take all of you on this journey!