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  • Visit to Mood Fabrics: Fabric Board for Timeless Romance

    Visit to Mood Fabrics: Fabric Board for Timeless Romance

    I headed to my local fabric store – Mood Fabrics at the Garment District and looked for fabrics that would fit the mood board for my collection called “Timeless Romance”. The store associates cut a swatch of the fabrics that I requested for. I found the fabric content label and made a note of the…

    Musarat Merchant

    January 9, 2026
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    collection creation, diy, drapes, elegance, fabric, fabric board, fashion, fashion production, garment district, home-decor, mood fabrics, satin, sewing, silk, textures
  • Wedding Look: Outfit designed to wear at my sister’s wedding

    Wedding Look: Outfit designed to wear at my sister’s wedding

    Created for my sister’s wedding, this look pairs a gold sequin embroidered mesh layered over a rich burgundy satin base, accented with pleated gold trim on base and the sleeves to invoke timeless Indian opulence. I styled it with a statement gold ruffle dupatta and traditional Indian jewelry. The mesh overlay was intentionally designed with…

    Musarat Merchant

    January 9, 2026
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    design, experiment, fashion, indian wedding outfit, opulence, statement, styling
  • Inspiration Board: Photography

    Inspiration Board: Photography

    I set a timer for 30 minutes and selected two to three objects from my inspiration explosion and placed them on a neutral flat surface. For each object, I tried to get two to three “new perspective” images, capturing them in close-up, or from the bottom. I chose a ceramic vase (that looks like a hand)…

    Musarat Merchant

    January 9, 2026
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    chic, classical, fashion, fashioninspiration, lego, opulence, pearls, photography, roses, statement
  • Inspiration Explosion for my Collection: Timeless Romance

    Inspiration Explosion for my Collection: Timeless Romance

    After setting a timer for 5 minutes, I gathered objects from my bedroom that I am naturally drawn to. When arranged together, the items reveal recurring themes of romance, femininity, and classical influence. Soft elements like a floral heart-shaped pillow contrast with more sculptural objects such as a ceramic hand vessel and a perfume bottle…

    Musarat Merchant

    January 9, 2026
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    collection, elegance, fashioninspiration, feminine, forms, objects, romance, softness, structure, timeless
  • Chanel Cruise 2025/26 Collection (Look# 19)

    Chanel Cruise 2025/26 Collection (Look# 19)

    This look is #19 from the Chanel Cruise 2025/26 Collection. I love how this is a modern twist to the timeless Chanel tweed suit. I love the tulip effect on the midi skirt, and the detail is continued on the matching blouse. The silk satin mini bandana with light gold sandals, balance the look. Accessorized…

    Musarat Merchant

    January 8, 2026
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    2025/26, chanel, chic, cruise, iconic, look19, tweed
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  • Look: Timeless Romance /Night Out

    I styled this look for my Timeless Romantic visual style. I love using drapes and luster to style my looks. I styled this ivory satin bishop sleeved dress with a pink satin rose statement purse. I accessorized with a pearl belt, bracelet, earrings, gold watch and completed the look with gold glittery heels.

    Musarat Merchant

    January 8, 2026
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    drapes, gold, luster, night out, opulence, pearls, romantic, rose, statement, timeless
  • Mood board: Pastel Fairy-tale

    Mood board: Pastel Fairy-tale

    I made this mood board as a class project in 2018, about predicting colors for Spring / Summer 2019.

    Musarat Merchant

    January 8, 2026
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    color analysis, fashion, mood board, pastels, spring, summer, trend forecasting, visual merchandising
  • Protected: Casual Work Outfit / Look

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    cardigan, casual, dress for success, flare pants, shoes, work outfit
  • Protected: French Stripes Look

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    bows, chic, fashion, french stripes, shirt dress, spring, statement, styling, summer, uniqlo
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