Peter Boskey's rethought t-shirt
This chic black piece was created by sophomore Peter Boskey, a fashion design student from Boston. Not only is this number fun and edgy, but it is made out of an old black t–shirt, yes a t-shirt.
Boskey is currently taking the class called Youth and Fashion. It focuses on sustainability and how to be more conscious about design. Youth and Fashion teaches the students about eco-friendly design and how to make “green” fabric choices. The class educates young people about what sustainability entails, how to recycle clothes and shopping at second hand and vintage stores. The class also unites Syracuse high school students and Syracuse University students.
For this particular project, the students had to restyle a t-shirt and make it ready-to-wear. “The project was about making it look wearable and the concept of a second life for a garment,” Boskey says. The two black t-shirts that he used certainly are now seeing better days as this black top. It features intricate braiding and an accent of organza on the shoulder, which he thought, "added a nice touch."
Boskey knew he wanted to use black for the project; he used an old black t-shirt that he had lying around to create the new garment. “I decided to do a play on the little black cocktail dress,” the young designer said.
As far as personal style, Boskey describes his as very detail oriented, “I really like pleats, tucks and gathers, and more flowy forms with intricate details on them.”
His dream job: Designing accessories or women’s wear for a commercial company, like J. Crew, where there is a focus on quality.
Why you should look out for him: Boskey interned for a couture bridal designer in Boston this past summer, where he did a lot of beading and bridal gown work. This recycled t-shirt piece was also just selected by the department to be put on display.
This Designer’s Confidential: “I’m adopted from Korea, so I am always trying to balance the strong American sportswear aesthetic with the style of Korean teenagers, where east meets west.”
His dream job: Designing accessories or women’s wear for a commercial company, like J. Crew, where there is a focus on quality.
Why you should look out for him: Boskey interned for a couture bridal designer in Boston this past summer, where he did a lot of beading and bridal gown work. This recycled t-shirt piece was also just selected by the department to be put on display.
This Designer’s Confidential: “I’m adopted from Korea, so I am always trying to balance the strong American sportswear aesthetic with the style of Korean teenagers, where east meets west.”
- by Emily Barnes
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