Multiple women with tattoos and vintage clothing sit and pose on a grand wooden staircase inside a well-lit room with large windows and chandeliers, creating an artistic and edgy scene.

Parsons bfa 2026 Thesis

Balancing full-time work to support myself for this degree, I’ve been stripped bare with only remnants of myself that remain. In the same way that each piece of fabric is not yet a garment until it’s sewn together, these internal remnants are what shape me as a whole today. Each piece is constructed thoughtfully with hidden details and minimal visible seams, highlighting how small fragments add value to each garment. In a constant struggle to keep up with my peers, I feel “undressed”- expressing that vulnerability through an ironic display of undergarments. My thesis collection is an attempt to bring my inner to the outer and have stripped bare “remnants” become their own whole. This collection is a reflection of and dedication to lower economic class kids like me, who are exhausting themselves simply to keep up.

Remnants

A crumpled hosiery strip with screen printed writing on it, set against a white background.
Collage of five images: a person with their hands pressed against a window, a hand holding a small object against a blue sky, a person in striped socks standing on a wooden floor, a person with long hair wrapping black strings around their hand, and
A collage of images with a quote on the left side, a large interior scene of a bookstore or library with people and books in the center, and abstract patterns on the right side in warm tones.
Various art and craft photos including dried paint pots, a person lying on a bed, a street performer, and a workspace with tools and materials, accompanied by text and handwritten notes.
A collage of women in various artistic and fashion poses, with some images in black and white and others in color. The collage includes photographs, sketches, and magazine pages, with phrase "for the woman who pieces it all together or tries her hard
A collage of photos displaying various underwear and lingerie, with text discussing the art of undressing and the disorientation of wearing wrong way or incorrect order.
Compilation of fashion sketches and photographs of female models showcasing various clothing designs in a fashion design process.
A collage of images showing white clothing, pillows, and mannequins, with a person taking mirror selfies, accompanied by handwritten captions about clothing and rest.
Collage of images showcasing various textures and materials used in art and design. Includes close-up of textured pink material, sketches of woman and floral designs, a person with a painted back, a person lying on the floor with a dog, and different
Collage of various images and text related to tattoos and tattoo design. It includes drawings of orchids, sketches of animal figures, fabric with stripes and distressing, scripts of the words 'Cinnamon Girl' in different fonts, photos of tattooed ski
A dress pattern with yellow fabric pieces on a yellow table, sewing scissors, and fabric swatches. A dress form displays a partially constructed top made from yellow fabric, with different pattern paper pieces labeled for patterning and shorts.
A person sitting on a bench with a brown bag and tan shoes, next to fabric swatches and clothing items, and a close-up of lace fabric and underwear with black and orange patterns.
A pattern design inspiration sheet with text explaining pattern assembly. Contains a close-up photo of a dog's white fur with a harness, sketch patterns for a bodysuit and pillow, fabric textures, and photographs of a model in a light blue top and fa
Swatches of fabric and sketches of fashion designs on a board, showing a progression of styling concepts.
A group of women dressed in vintage fashion inside a grand wooden staircase with large windows letting in natural light.
A woman in a dark outfit, wearing a beanie, thigh-high stockings, and high heels, poses in a small, dimly lit bathroom with wooden shutters and peeling wallpaper, standing near a sink and looking at the camera.