Future → Built Creatively
“Lumina Tessela” is a project by S Krutika, a Diploma in Fashion Design student at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru. Inspired by the layered shingled glass surfaces found in contemporary architecture, the collection translates architectural concepts of light, transparency, and movement into sophisticated high-fashion womenswear.
The collection draws inspiration from modern buildings that use overlapping glass panels to filter and reflect light, creating dynamic patterns of depth and luminosity. As light shifts throughout the day, these surfaces transform in colour and intensity, producing an ever-changing visual experience. This interaction between structure and light serves as the foundation for the collection’s design language.Rather than directly replicating architectural forms, the collection reinterprets them through modular tessellation and translucent layering. Repeated laser-cut panels are arranged in overlapping formations, creating visual rhythm and depth while maintaining fluidity and lightness. The concept is further influenced by natural scale systems, where repeated units work together to form surfaces that are both flexible and strong.
The garments feature fitted bodices, defined waists, and flowing skirts that create a harmonious balance between structure and softness. Modal satin is used as the primary fabric for its smooth texture, fluid drape, and subtle sheen, while liquid organza forms the translucent tessellated layers that emulate overlapping glass shingles. These carefully arranged panels add movement and dimension without adding weight to the garments.The collection aligns with the theme by combining modern technology and traditional craftsmanship. Laser cutting ensures precision and consistency, while the meticulous arrangement, layering, and stitching of each panel showcase skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail. This fusion of innovation and artistry reflects the essence of Artisan 2.0.A delicate palette of blush pink, powdered blue, lavender haze, and soft aqua captures the soft hues created when light passes through glass. Through “Lumina Tessela,” the designer successfully transforms architectural inspiration into elegant couture garments that celebrate transparency, craftsmanship, and contemporary design.