Islah Hakim
Brand Designer / Creative Lead
The Morisset Archive is an experimental fashion collection exploring the intersection of historical craftsmanship and contemporary luxury, built using Recraft V4. The collection’s design language bridges two rare museum artifacts housed at The Met:
The Smallsword Hilt and Scabbard Mounts by James Morisset (1797–98): Translating intricate goldsmith details, hardware, and nautical motifs into refined accessories and structural trims.
Elements of an Italian Light-Cavalry Armor alla Tedesca (Milan, ca. 1510): Adapting the iconic fluted steel geometry, etched surface patterns, and protective elegance of Renaissance armor into modern high-steel couture tailoring.
Through meticulous prompt engineering, custom style generation, and art direction, this project transforms forgotten archival hardware and 16th-century steel into a cohesive, photorealistic fashion editorial and digital asset catalog system.
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An editorial exploration for VERA JOE® Autumn/Winter 2026.
Exploratory Brand Identity & Visual Campaign.
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An exploration of how structure can hold intensity.
Built around a strict grid, deliberate image cropping, quiet typography, and measured space—this study treats layout as a form of choreography.
Each frame is designed to control pacing: what is revealed, what is withheld, and what remains in silence.
A visual system for image, motion, and atmosphere.
Visual sources: selected licensed footage via Pexels.
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Sacred Mass Assembly © - Visual Identity & System
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