Designing for a chosen idol

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Lisa Bonet Research

Researching the style and energy evoked by Lisa Bonet throughout her life

A History of men’s jackets

Researching the design of men’s jackets from the late 1800s to current day

A history of women’s lingerie

Research on the history of lingerie from the late 1800s to current day

A history of sequins, beading & Fringe

Researching the history of sequins, beading and fringe from the late 1800s to current day

 

Lisa Bonet is an American actress and activist. She is well known for her roll on the Cosby Show and A Different World. She has been a strong supporter of Operation Venice Heart helping troubled, incarcerated youths in Los Angeles. She is a strong activist for the environment as well. She often talks about love and her own personal relationships in life with Lenny Kravitz, who she continues to have a good friendship with, and her current husband, Jason Momoa.

Her style encompasses all things beautiful, free flowing, soft patterns, tribal, natural elements, earth tones and soft hues. She wears small, beautifully embroidered fringed shirts with large oversized jackets, free falling shirts with earth tones, stripes and plaids, flowy, floral printed dresses and oversized shirts, men’s blazers with velvety shirts underneath, embroidered jackets, silky blouses, sequined ensembles, outfits with flowy chiffon or accented with organza to add dimension, dresses with intricate and delicate beading and adorned with larger beaded jewelry, see through fabrics, leathers and suedes paired with her iconic top hat look.

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