Hope L., The Double Dutch Mom , video, Model: Erieon, 2024

The Double Dutch Mom

    Hope L., The Double Dutch Mom, photo, Model: Saqenda, 2024

 

In the 80s, Skip Blumberg filmed Pick Up Your Feet, The Double Dutch Show showcasing the talent of double dutch teams and coaches throughout New York City.  Featured in the film was coach Kate Griffith, her passion for developing young girls talent in the sport of double dutch inspired Hope to create a dress for coach Kate.

   Hope L., The Double Dutch Mom, video Model: Saqenda, 2024

Inspiration

“I don’t have any children, so these are my children (double dutch students).”

- Coach Kate Griffith

Mood Board

Hope brought images together that visually conveyed the mood and look for The Double Dutch Mom.

Pattern Making

Hope designed her own pattern to create the dress.

Design Process

Hope carefully pinned the denim fabric on a dress form to achieve desired silhouette.

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