Inspiration

Inspired by Frida Kahlo's 'The Two Fridas' painting. The Bleeding Heart bustier ensemble is a reiteration of one of my first draping projects inspired by the same painting, and it resembles a similar pain I dealt with heartbreak in my past as well as a personal disconnect. 

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Construction

The two-piece garment consists of a bustier and a belted half skirt. The bustier is made of a sleek white satin complete with a red heart appliqué and beaded strings resembling dripping blood. The bustier is made from three layers; the outer shell, the middle support bustier with plastic boning and the inner lining layer. The half skirt is made from the same red satin as the heart appliqué and is created from a flared skirt pattern.  The half skirt is attached to a belt for support and contains a black button closure.

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Bleeding Heart