Sweating Superheros

This project will be featured in the 29th Annual Hokin Honors Exhibit as well as in the live Exhibition for the 21st Annual Manifest Urban Arts Festival. 

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This activewear collection pays homage to the 80s & 90s throwback VHS videos I watched in my childhood. I was inspired by the likes of "Dance Workout With Barbie", "The Power Puff Girls", "Jem and the Holograms", as well as newer, more body-inclusive animated series like "Steven Universe", "Star vs. The Forces of Evil" and "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power".

I incorporated a multitude of textiles techniques- including creating appliques, dying my fabric, and developing my first ever surface pattern design. 
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By developing activewear for a multitude of femmes in different shades and sizes, my intention is to inspire people to feel just as strong and magical as the amazing animated heroines they've seen on TV. When they wear my garments I hope they are able to embody the mystical power and beauty that's already inside their hearts!
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#JessiMoonheart #SweatingSuperheros #MadeatColumbia #Manifest2022

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Editorial Shoot

MODEL: Birdy- Select Models Chicago 
PHOTOGRAPHER: Jamila “Tip” Webb-Perry of Tip Photography

Made At Columbia Video: Collaboration with Fashion Design, Dance and Art Direction! 

The #MadeAtColumbia Collaborative Video will be Debuting At Manifest on May 13th, 2022

Once it is released, it will be included in this space. 

Thanks for your patience! 💗
 

#MadeAtColumbia Behind the Scenes!

DANCER: Quintessa Hall @PrincessWarriorGrace

Lookbook Shoot

The collection look book will be shot on May 13th as a part of Manifest Celebrations. 

Once it is released, it will be included in this space. 

Thanks for your patience! 💗
 

Exhibition SetUp

The live exhibition will be set up on May 13th as a part of Manifest Celebrations. 

Documenting photos and videos will be included in this space after the fact. 

Thanks for your patience! 💗
 

PROCESS

SPECIAL THANKS TO: 
Simone Nagan & Rose Hernandez for collaborating on Art Direction & contributing to Team Moonheart during Spring 2022!!! 💗