The Application Of Pointed Illusion Corset, Basque Waistline, And Peplum Techniques In The Creation Of Couture Fashion Themed "Nocturnal Luminescence”

Abstract

This creation-based study aims to dissect the conceptual translation of the nocturnal luminescence phenomenon into the structural design elements of haute couture fashion. Unlike previous research that often focuses on the physical production process, the primary focus of this paper is placed entirely on the analysis of visual ideation and the development of design aesthetics. The method employed is a descriptive-qualitative design approach focusing on visual exploration through moodboards up to the formulation of fashion illustrations. The novelty of this design lies in how an abstract astronomical concept is visually deconstructed into sharp decorative lines and garment silhouettes using three main components: a pointed illusion corset, a basque waistline, and peplum accents. The analysis results indicate that the combination of contrasting navy blue as a dense night background, combined with the arrangement of visible boning lines on the illusion corset, effectively visualizes the structural interconnectedness of constellations. It can be concluded that integrating the concept of nocturnal luminescence successfully reinforces the dramatic narrative of couture fashion, where pattern elements do not merely shape the body silhouette but act as the primary medium for conveying the design concept.