My name is Grace Fredette, and I am a recent graduate of the California Institute of the Arts, where I earned my BFA in Experience Design and Production with an emphasis on Costume Design. I began my undergraduate journey at Santa Monica College, where I received an Associate's degree in Fashion Design.
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My work explores the emotional and narrative potential of both fashion and sculpture. I draw inspiration from my research in textiles and design history, focusing especially on silhouette—both on and off the body—as a central element in my creative process. I use techniques such as screen printing, illustration, textile science, and hand-crafted fabrication to bring my ideas to life. Sustainability is a key part of my practice; I work primarily with second-hand textiles and repurposed materials, mindful of their history and environmental impact. For example, in my final collection at Santa Monica College, I reimagined vintage lace tablecloths and deconstructed velvet garments into entirely new designs.
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Upon completing my Bachelor's degree, I aspire to work in design, patterning, and fabrication. I believe clothing can reveal much about a person, and costume design is about expressing the unspoken truths of an individual or era through clothing.
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"Create, Create, Create!" - Professor Latanya Louis