Joshua Eder, 20, may be a design student, but his artistic talent goes beyond the threshold of sewing and construction. For a project given to him in Professor Claudia Gervais’s Draping class, Eder draws on theater, traditional art, and fashion to produce a collection thriving with artistic passion. Students are required to construct three matching pieces for the collection—a top, a skirt, and an outer garment of their chose. The assignment will culminate in a student-run fashion show held on December 2nd at Bounce, a local boutique.
A dedicated student of the Arts, Eder began his college career as a Theater Major, before transferring into the Costume Design program, and most recently, joining the Fashion department. In his collection, Eder translates the style of Victorian theater into modern couture. His top, for example, will feature feminine lantern sleeves, sewn in black and pink chiffon. “I’m combining both...[the] aesthetic of Geoffrey Beene (a secondary requirement of the assignment) [and] that painting...to [inspire the] collection,” Eder says, gesturing towards a copy of Giovanni Boldini’s "Spanish Dancer at the Moulin Rouge," a portrait of a woman in a flowing black and white gown. “I’ll be doing a lot of intricate lace work [as well]."
Despite his taste for traditional Victorian design, Eder gives the top modern sensibility, morphing the bodice into a sultry, yet elegant corset. Constructed with coutil fabric that won’t stretch or wrap, straight boning and spiral steel, the corset hugs the body tightly.
To achieve the coveted hourglass silhouette, Eder's corset is designed with a waist cinching clip in the back. The flattering clip also serves a practical purpose .“[It]...takes stress off of the zipper so that the zipper doesn’t pop,” says Eder, as he and a classmate reminisce about a wardrobe malfunction that occurred at last year’s fashion show.
Accompanying the top is a short, fitted black jacket with a collar and two buttons. With its simple shape and classic lines the jacket will help balance and tone down the free-flowing chiffon. Eder will finish of his look with a short, chiffon circle skirt. “I’ll be playing with piping, chording, and all that fun stuff,” Eder says.
Eder’s “playtime” however is no joke. Last weekend alone, he spent 36 hours at the warehouse working on his collection. The hardworking designer has also already landed two internships; making patterns for designer Rafael Cennamo, and altering wedding gowns for TLC's hit reality show, “Say Yes to the Dress.” In fact, Eder’s true passion is bridal design.
With his knowledge of theater, artwork, and fashion, Eder stands out as a multi-faceted designer. Syracuse’s girls may want to stay in touch with Eder for that special wedding day in years to come, as his beautiful, feminine, and elegant work will surely look gorgeous flowing down the aisle.
-Amanda Michelson
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