Skin Lift 브래지어 by Kitty Saarloos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 동상 in 패션, 의류 및 의복 디자인 Competition Category.

동패션· 2023

Skin Lift 브래지어

by Kitty Saarloos

Client: Taut and Tight.co

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 패션 Category

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The Design

About Skin Lift 브래지어

스킨 리프트(Skin Lift)는 복부의 처진 피부를 끌어올리도록 설계된 브래지어입니다. 저자극성 접착 스트립이 벨크로 형태의 후크앤루프 패스너에 결합되어, 기모 나일론으로 안감 처리된 의류 안쪽에 부착됩니다. 스트립을 피부에 밀착시킨 뒤 어깨끈을 위로 당겨 원하는 높이까지 피부를 들어 올립니다. 수술 없이도 끌어올려진 피부는 한층 매끄러워 보이고 허리 라인은 더욱 날씬해 보입니다. 스킨 리프트는 세 가지 사이즈로 제공되며, 가장 큰 사이즈에는 연장 밴드가 포함되고, 일회용 스트립은 10매 단위로 판매됩니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

Skin Lift 브래지어, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Skin Lift 브래지어, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Skin Lift 브래지어, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Using a special technique ,by attaching human skin onto a specially designed garment, the skin on the body gets lifted,instantly creating a much younger looking and smoother looking skin and also improving shape.It is an instant tummy tuck,lifting skin instantly without the risk,pain and cost of surgery.Similar attempts to lift skin by means of a set of adhesives are not as effective,as skin needs an anchor garment to keep holding it in place.
Dimensions & Packaging: The bonded adhesives are cut into 10 cm strips, and are 2.5 cm in width and sold in small packages of 10.This will be sold as a starter pack together with the garment. Larger amounts can be bought separately as the adhesive strips are disposable .The adhesive strips are disposable, hypoallergenic and therefore a lucrative by product.
The garment will be sold in 3 bra sizes; large (with attachable extensions),medium and small.
Tags: underwear garment, tummy tuck, cellulite and wrinkle removal.
Production Technology: After having found the right adhesive and tested it for strength,I had to find a way to attach it to an anchor garment,so I bonded it with Velcro.To attach the Velcro hook strip to the garment I had to find a suitable fabric on the inside of the garment,for which I used brushed nylon
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge after finding the right adhesive and matching fabric for the Velcro,was to design a garment that would hold up the skin on the tummy and not pull the bust down.I eventually realized that a garment that holds up skin on the tummy and also holds up the bust would not be possible,so I then decided to separate the two,giving the option to wear a bra with the T&T garment or just on it's own for those who do not need much bust lift,but have sagging skin on the tummy.Then another challenge was to design a garment with straps that would not interfere with the bra's function.
Research: Various adhesives first had to be tested for skin friendliness and strength until the right one was found.Various fabrics were tested for matching the bonded Velcro adhesive to the garment.
Inspiration: I wanted to find a solution for women's most universal beauty problem;sagging,wrinkled and dimpled skin.I was inspired by an Oprah tv program with Sarah Blakely who invented Spanx,a shape garment and how she came up with a solution for improving shape on the body.Her story and ultimate success inspired me to find a solution for improving skin texture,as well as shape,without the constrictiveness of most shape garments.
Project Duration: The road to this invention was a long one;research started in 2008 and was completed in the Western Cape South Africa in 2022.
Operation Flow: The wearer attaches the garment below a regular bra leaving the straps loose.The garment is then turned around to open the inside and the adhesive strips are attached,the adhesive strip cover is removed and the adhesive is attached to the skin.The garment straps are then pulled up and the skin is pulled to its desired height for dramatic effect.
Patents: Provisional patent granted on 28/08/2022.
SNDA 00000544.
Kitty Saarloos
Team Members: Kitty Saarloos
Chris Joyce
Meredith Cibelli
Katie Fraser
Alvin Nadas
Sanyia Ross
Fred Saarloos
Image Credits: Main image ,photographer:Hansie Oosthuizen.
Optional images:Shanyn King