INFO
Before starting my apprenticeship at Converse, I completed a rigorous four-week intensive bootcamp with Pensole Lewis College (PLC Detroit). As part of a preliminary skill assessment, I was challenged to develop a sustainable-themed color and material palette inspired by biomimicry.
My response to this challenge was Desert Eagle, a concept that tells the story of Sandra Dorsey, a competitive horseback rider from Baltimore, Maryland.
Consumer overview
MOODBOARD
Showcasing her life in Baltimore versus her life while traveling competitively.
COLOR PALETTES & STORIES
FW26 & SS26
In the Land – a FW26 color story that depicts Sandra’s life while on the road
In the City – a SS26 color story that depicts her life while home in Baltimore
Material Palette inspired by biomimcry.
Desserto – leather alternative derived from cacti
Econyl – regenerated nylon
Ariaprene – sustainable foam core
Cordura – durable fabric made from 100% high-tenacity, air jet-textured filament fiber.
Celliant - a natural blend of bioceramic minerals that when added to textiles, captures and converts body heat into infrared energy and returns it to the body