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Personal Projects

Costumes, Illustrations, Historical Inspiration, and More!
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Along with my couture label, I also enjoy creating new designs for myself. These have allowed me to experiment with my personal style, learn many advanced sewing and designing techniques that are new to me, and even delve into making cosplays for some of my favorite fictional/historical characters. The purpose of this page is to showcase the creations I've become the most proud of.

Fashion Illustrations

Drawn with the Procreate App; all designs use feminine plus-sized croquis.

Featured Photos:
– A concept illustration for designing a 
celestial ballgown
​– 
An artistic casual + formal look; bomber-jacket-style bodice with black midi skirt; half-cage crinoline with rainbow roses
​– A look inspired by wrath and fire; blue is the main color used, based on the hottest flame color
​– Glam look inspired by Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
​– Streetwear look inspired by spider webs
​– Emo/Goth-inspired semi-formal look
​– A Halloween-ified design of the "Strawberry Dress"
​– Artistic look inspired by Janus from "Sanders Sides"
​– Formal outfit inspired by Remus from "Sanders Sides"
​– Fusion-inspiration of Roman from "Sanders Sides" and "Phantom of the Opera"
​– Line-up of "Sanders Sides" skirt outfits worn by Thomas Sanders (Characters left-to-right: Patton, Logan, Virgil, Roman, Janus, Remus)

Physical Garment Designs

Styles vary between basics, ready-to-wear, bold statement pieces, and corsetry.

Featured Photos:
– 1920's-Inspired Velvet Poiret Robe with Center-Back Bustle
– Navy Metallic Slit Dress + Matching Crop Top; Based on "Double-Slit Dress" by Mx Apparel
– Reversible Outfit; White/Black jumpsuit + Red Velvet/Black Satin Corset
​– Satin Tie-Strap Romper with Pockets
– 18th-century "Pirate" Shirt (paired with red/black corset)
​– Reversible Yellow/Black Cropped Blazer
​– Burgundy Cigarette Trousers
​– Black/Snake-Print Mesh Button-Down Shirt

Cosplays

Many pieces for these looks have also been designed from scratch!

Featured Photos:
– Emily from Hazbin Hotel; Twin Cities Con 2024
– Alastor from Hazbin Hotel; Twin Cities Con 2024
– Stolas from Helluva Boss; Anime Detour 2024
– The Ghost of Anne Boleyn; Halloween 2023 
(Content Warning: contains fake blood)
​– DnD Rogue Elf, inspired by Janus from Sanders Sides; Halloween 2022
​– "Pride Month" Outfit for Janus from Sanders Sides; Summer 2022
– Skirt Outfit for Janus from Sanders Sides; Winter/Spring 2022
– Janus from Sanders Sides (classic outfit); Fall 2021

Designs by Zo


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Studio Address
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Open Art Space
​2147 University Ave W
#201
St. Paul, MN 55114
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