Molded Antoinette

Category: Apparel

Hii my name is Shira, I’m 25 years old from Tel Aviv Israel, happily married, and deeply passionate about creation and fashion. As part of the ‘Fashion Tech’ course, I was asked to select an object from a space that inspires me. I chose a kugelhopf cake mold, intrigued by its rich historical and cultural significance. My research led me to a surprising connection with Marie Antoinette, and I was fascinated by the visual dialogue between the mold’s structured form and the iconic silhouette of her garments. This connection became the foundation for a contemporary wardrobe system inspired by the mold's geometry. Using digital tools like MeshMixer and CLO 3D, I scanned the mold’s surface and translated its three-dimensional qualities into an innovative garment pattern. The design process blended historical reference with modern technique, reimagining the mold as a source of both aesthetic and structural inspiration. To further deepen the concept, I incorporated a variety of leather materials that evoke the rich texture and color of the cake itself—creating a tactile, visual, and symbolic fusion between food, fashion, and form.