Vinay MOANA-SINGH Graduate Portfolio

the maharaja

the prince &

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“unable to perceive the shape of you, i find you all around me. your presence fills my eyes with your love. it humbles my heart, for you are everywhere.”

- hakim sanai

ETERNAL MOONLIGHT WRITTEN . IN . MATRIMONY

‘The Prince and the Maharaja’ is a transeasonal evening wear collection that references traditional Indian attire whilst playing with gender norms.

Wool is used to recontextualise western men’s tailoring with Indian textile methods such as mirror embroidery, metallic applique, and saree draping. Dramatic cuts and risque silhouettes are used to convey a modern touch, highlighting the body. High waistlines and powerful shoulders pay reference to the design shapes of the 1970s, in harmony with the dark tones and hues associated with old Bollywood.

This range offers two exclusive print designs that derive from the visuals of Indian patterns and motifs. Two exclusive textile fabrications were developed including; leather striped applique onto wool to enhance the appeal of armor, and metallic embellished applique onto organza to highlight the opulence in such delicacy.

This collection brings forth new ideas of cultural exploration and gender fluidity, playing with the concept of freed masculinity. Personified by the tale of two princes in love.

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“If paradise may be found at eternity, i humbly take my final breath. i reach for your arms and refuse the solace of bliss.”

TO BE MY

maharaja

PINSTRIPE ARMOUR

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AMOUR CRINOLINE

chandni gown choli corset samraat jacket mastani pants

BLACK PINSTRIPE WOOL EGYPTIAN TAPESTRY

BLACK ENGLISH TULLE

BLUE ENGLISH TULLE

dupatta veil

two-piece maharani suit

SYNTHETIC LINING HEAVY-BACK SATIN

ii EXLCUSIVE PRINT VELVET

HEAVY-BACK SATIN

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BLACK PINSTRIPE WOOL

bajirao shirt raja pants

METALLIC LAME

APPLIQUED ORGANZA

Sherwani jacket kurta shirt mastani pants

BLACK PINSTRIPE WOOL SYNTHETIC LINING HEAVY-BACK SATIN

STRIPE STITCH WOOL

METALLIC LAME

iv APPLIQUED ORGANZA

PINSTRIPE FAUX LEATHER

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BLACK PINSTRIPE WOOL

lehenga skirt raksha mini dress

METALLIC LAME

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maharani

the king is of no use without the queen

PINSTRIP FAUX LEATHER

F A B R I C A T I ON

BLACK CRINOLINE

EXLUSIVE APPLIQUE ORGANZA

EGYPTIAN TAPESTRY

pinstripe armour

APPLIQUE

STRIPE STITCH WOOL

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BLACK PINSTRIPE WOOL

F A B R I C A T I ON

BLACK ENGLISH TULLE

METALLIC LAME

BLUE ENGLISH TULLE

HEAVY-BACK SATIN

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PRINT DESIGN

midnight gold

SHEER SILK CHECK AMOUR CRINOLINE

NAVY STRIPED WOOL

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LEATHER STRIPED TULLE SYNTHETIC LINING

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suraj treasure

PRINT DESIGN

kumari shirt anarkali gown ghagra skirt

EXCLUSIVE VELVET EXCLUSIVE CREPE

BLACK PINSTRIPE WOOL

vi HEAVY-BACK SATIN

HEAVY-BACK SATIN

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kurta shirt sharara pants rani dupatta

APPLIQUED ORGANZA

METALLIC LAME

shaahee jacket kurta shirt sharara pants

EXCLUSIVE GEORGETTE

BLACK PINSTRIPE WOOL

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pleated rekha trousers rajput neck-piece

STRIPE STITCH WOOL

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frisson

(n.) a shiver of pleasure

MUSE NIC KAUFFMAN is a current online content creator in the fashion scope. He is highly regarded for his stance that clothing should not comform to any set gender, and the modern representation he showcases with his Indian heritage.

Nic Kauffman would be the ideal ambassador to adorn ‘The Prince & the Maharaja’ collection

All content is the original work of VINAY MOANA-SINGH including fasion design, textile manipulation, pattern making, garment technician, fabrication sourcing, digital illustrator, hair, makeup and styling.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Photography by Deeva Kalia Erin Campbell

Makayala Vanthavong

Modelled by Samir Saddiqui Harry ThuTa Jack Job Daniel Riley Colin Thompson Silavout Phetsavong/Whyman Sean Chiketa

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