Kingdom Below

Kingdom Below explores how royalty might emerge from a hidden world beneath the earth, where survival is shaped by darkness, pressure, and protection. Drawing inspiration from underground landscapes and the layered structures of beetle exoskeletons, the collection transforms natural armor into fashion. Sharp silhouettes, segmented forms, and protective details reflect strength, hierarchy, and resilience. The garments imagine a kingdom where elegance is not delicate, but built through endurance and defense.
Mood Board

Research & Inspiration Board

Fabric, color and material explorations



Sketches and studies





To better understand how the collection might exist beyond sketches, AI-generated visualizations were created as a development tool. These images translated proportions, silhouettes, and garment details onto the human body, allowing for a clearer evaluation of scale, structure, and visual impact. The process helped explore how exoskeleton-inspired forms, protective volumes, and sharp architectural elements would interact with movement and posture. Rather than representing final garments, these visualizations served as speculative prototypes that informed design decisions and strengthened the connection between concept and wearable form.
Adobe Illustrator flats





