Inspired by Akkorokamui: Capstone project

A woman wearing a corset and ruffled dress holds a large hooded umbrella. She has dark hair, earrings, and bracelets, and stands against a dark background, with a contemplative expression.
A black and white photo of a woman kneeling on the ground, wearing a corset and a large hooded piece with fabric strips resembling tentacles.
A dress form mannequin dressed in a white Victorian-style corset with ruffled layers and long, ribbon-like extensions, set against a plain wall.
A vintage white dress form mannequin with a corset and a ruffled skirt, displayed on a black metal stand against a plain background.
A white, layered, pearl-embellished fabric collar displayed on a mannequin bust.
Close-up of a wedding dress with ruffles, pearls, and a zipper.
A surreal illustration featuring two abstract figures with large, balloon-like heads, decorated with intricate details and floral elements at the base. One figure has a face with curly, red hair and a serious expression, while the other is headless,
Book cover titled 'Akkokamui: the octopus god' by Mio Okgaki, featuring black and white octopus illustrations and a partial color image of an octopus tentacle.
Various artwork and illustrations of octopuses and waves, including traditional Japanese ink paintings and contemporary art styles.
A digital collage combining images of ancient Japanese artwork, illustrations of sea creatures, and printed text discussing the myth and origins of Akkorokamui, a legendary sea creature in Ainu culture.
Diagram of an octopus with handwritten descriptive words pointing to different features, such as 'tentacles,' 'arms,' 'squid,' 'ocean,' 'water,' and 'strength.'
A collage of traditional Japanese-style artwork featuring octopus illustrations, including a large black and white octopus in the foreground, with various ink and watercolor octopus drawings and Japanese text in the background.
A collage of various artworks featuring octopus and squid illustrations, a vibrant abstract swirl of reds and oranges, and a color palette ranging from black to light beige and orange.
A collage of various fabric swatches in red, black, white, beige, and orange, with different textures and patterns.
Array of fabric swatches in various cream and white shades, featuring pleats, ruffles, beading, woven textures, and braided design, arranged on a wooden surface.
Collage of fabric dress design sketches and photographs of dress models, featuring gathered fabrics, cowl necklines, and padded shoulders, with handwritten notes detailing design exploration.
A mannequin head with fabric wrapped around it, resembling an octopus shape, with wires creating a spiral pattern, and decorative ruffles with pearls forming an asymmetrical ruffle design.
Line drawings of 20 female fashion models showcasing various high fashion outfits and accessories, arranged in two rows.
Digital fashion sketches of four female models wearing different outfits with color swatches above each, featuring red, orange, white, and black color schemes.
Four digital fashion illustrations of women models wearing trendy streetwear winter outfits in black and red color schemes. The first model wears a long black puffer coat over a red patterned top and beige pants. The second model is in a sheer black
Four illustrated female characters dressed in futuristic and avant-garde clothing, including a white jumpsuit, a red hooded top, a striped dress with a large headpiece, and a black and red outfit, set against a plain background.
Fashion design sketches of various clothing items including dresses, skirts, pants, jackets, and tops, with some detailed features like puff sleeves, puffer jackets, branding elements, and decorative details.