Art & Design by Cristiana Dini
Costume Making
Elektra
UAL Graduate Showcase in The Strand (2021)
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INSPIRATION: "Elektra" by R.Stauss, Suspiria and The Cell movies, Surrealism, Modernism, Gothic Movement, Steampunk
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STORYBOARD: At the beginning of the story Elekra is presented as a frustrated monster who is tormented by the death of her own father, therefore her costume is made of various layers that convey all the waight she is carrying. By the end of the story she would disclose her real appearance, metaphorically symbolising that she gets rid of her frustration as she achieves her revenge.
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MANUFACTURE TECHNIQUES: Pattern Making, Embroidery, Weaving, Knitting, Liquid Latex manipulation, Dyeing, Breakdown, Macrame
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Rock Lobster
Editorial (2020)
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INSPIRATION: Camp, Hybrids, Fetish, Clubs, Neon Lights, Lobster​​
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MANUFACTURE TECHNIQUES: Dyeing, Leatherwork by machine, Embroidery
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COSTUME DESIGN: Cristiana Dini, Katie Whatman
PHOTOGRAPHY: Cristiana Dini
SET DESIGN: Rhianna Hyland
PROSTHETICS: Hermes Cevera, Olivia Majewska
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Easter Island Dress (2019)
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INSPIRATION: Easter Island Statues, Psychedelic Animations, Fractals
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TECHNIQUES: Creative Cut and 2D Pattern Making, 2D Animation, Projection Mapping
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Music: Spells by Groove Bakery
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Interview with the Vampire - Lestat (2019)
Brief: Calico only
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INSPIRATION: 18th Century, Camp, Vampires
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MANUFACTURE TECHNIQUES: Pattern Making, Dyeing, Screen-printing, Embroidery
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COSTUME DESIGNERS & MAKERS: Cristiana Dini, Kai Kanmaz, Davia Williams, Gwyneth Atkinson Lynch
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​MODEL: Kai Kanmaz
Swampy Pirate Shirt (2019)
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INSPIRATION: 18th Century Shirt, Pirates, Camouflage clothing
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MANUFACTURE TECHNIQUES: Pattern Making, Dyeing, Breakdown, Embroidery, Goldwork, Liquid Latex manipulation
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MODEL: Henry Kant
Leather Backpack (2016)
ARTEX Artigiano Artistico, Florence
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INSPIRATION: Exoskeletons, Human Heart, Turtles and Sea Creatures
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MANUFACTURE TECHNIQUES: Pattern Maker, Traditional Florentine Leatherwork by hand
'Opere di Luce' Fashion Show, Florence
New Design Competition (2015)
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INSPIRATION: EXPO 2015 Theme (Traditional Food), Pasta, Sculptural Classical Silhouettes
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DESIGNERS & MAKERS: Cristiana Dini, Alexandru Basalic, Ginevra Allegri
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MODEL: Silvia Di Noia
'Hecuba' by Euripides
INDA Festival of Young , Sicily (2014)
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INSPIRATION: Greek Mythology
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Research, Costume Design, Pattern Making, Dyeing, Breakdown, Costume Construction, Dressing, Make-up
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AWARD FOR THE BEST COSTUMES OF THE FESTIVAL
