Incognita - F/W 2013
Incognita - F/W 2013 from Terrell Holt Jr.
Incognita - F/W 2013

"Incognita" is a play on words derived from the adverb/adjective "Incognito". This collection theme draws loosely from the infamous femme-fatale. I wanted to avoid the cliché of a scantily clad, leather bound seductress. So instead I drew inspiration from the idea of "mystery". My process was to take the unknown, elusive and clandestine, and translate it into something more tangible. I researched concealment, espionage and fears; all of which are rooted in mystery. The premise was to make a woman appear invincibly dangerous without cloaking her in a costumed disguise. Throughout my design process I sought to combine ambiguity with sensuality; likening the billowing vapors of smoke with cascading silk ruffles. Or the contours of a stealth jet fighter interpreted as structured separates and appliqués.

Mood board - My take on this project was to create more of a "movie poster" feel than the classic fashion mood board of collage imagery. This collection draws loosely from the infamous femme-fatale. However I wanted to avoid the cliché of the scantily clad, leather seductress. So instead I drew inspiration from the idea of "mystery".
Research and reference.
Color Story.
From left to right. Look 1 - Sleeveless silk charmeuse cowl-neck top. High waisted wool gaberdine trousers with ombre sheer organza front. Look 2 - Belted silk-jersey kaftan. Look 3 - Two tone short sleeve silk charmeuse cowl-neck top. Silk-jersey harem shorts with leather trim detailing. Look 4 - Cropped satin-twill ruffle jacket. Double knit skirt with center front gather detailing.
From left to right. Look 5 - Dyed sheared lynx fur coat. Look 6 - Long sleeve thermasilk jersey turtleneck and cashmere shawl. High waisted flared skirt with leather trim detailing. Look 7 - Sleeveless iridescent silk chiffon ruffled top. High waisted wool gaberdine trousers. Look 8 - Worsted wool trench coat with contrast iridescent lace detailing. Lace skirt.
From left to right Look 9 - Crochet sweater. Double knit harem pants. Look 10 - Silk-jersey cowl-neck tank top. Wool gaberdine pencil skirt with center front gather detailing. Look 11 - Iridescent ruffled satin dress. Look 12 - Dyed sheared lynx fur trench coat with black leather applique
From left to right. Look 13 - Asymmetrical crochet sweater with shoulder chain detail. Silk-jersey harem pants. Look 14 - Long sleeve thermasilk jersey hoodie and racerback dyed sheared lynx fur vest. Lace pencil skirt Look 15 - Hooded cashmere top with set-in turtleneck. Wool gaberdine slim fit pants. Look 16 - Sleeveless silk charmeuse cowl-neck hoodie. Satin maxi skirt. Look 17 - Asymmetrical gathered jersey dress with shoulder chain detail.
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Incognita - F/W 2013

"Incognita" is a play on words derived from the adverb/adjective "Incognito". This collection theme draws loosely from the infamous femme-fatale. I wanted to avoid the cliché of a scantily clad, leather bound seductress. So instead I drew inspiration from the idea of "mystery". My process was to take the unknown, elusive and clandestine, and translate it into something more tangible. I researched concealment, espionage and fears; all of which are rooted in mystery. The premise was to make a woman appear invincibly dangerous without cloaking her in a costumed disguise. Throughout my design process I sought to combine ambiguity with sensuality; likening the billowing vapors of smoke with cascading silk ruffles. Or the contours of a stealth jet fighter interpreted as structured separates and appliqués.

Terrell Holt Jr.
Sioni Apparel Group Corp. New York, NY