Viva's April '26 Fashion Designs
Discussing my latest illustrations for Fall-Winter & Spring-Summer 2026/27
Introducing Viva. Viva Jaden is a journalist with a special focus on fashion and gender-relational culture. Using sociological theory and research, she combines humorous personal narrative with academic findings to comment on gender politics in the modern day. She has written for various publications including UCLA’s Daily Bruin, GFF Magazine, and her high school paper, where her love for journalism all began. Find Viva on substack here!
Read along to get a glimpse into my creative process designing fashion for the upcoming year. Enjoy!
Fall-Winter 2026/27

I’m into: muted blues, patterned tights, lace work, silver jewelry
This baggier look has a drawstring sleeve, creating a bulbous arm. I’m interested in the shape of this dress resembling an orchid before blooming, something bud-like amidst lively transition. A baddie mom wears this to a darkly lit dinner in Manhattan, styled with MM6 tabi boots that hit slightly below the knee, dramatic silvery jewelry, and her bangs slicked to her forehead with the rest voluminous and flowing down her back. Buy that girl a drink!

I’m into: low-waistlines, pops of teal blue with predominantly warmer colors, sheer fabrics
This look features a low waist before sheer panelling to the mid-calves. Styled with silver cuffs (anklets, bangles, hoops), teal peak-a-boos, and a blow out, this look is fabulous for a post-beach dinner with the girls. Hello! Styled down in flip flops and a loose bun, this silhouette is perfect for a book by the pool — and she’s likely reading a dog-eared copy of My Year of Rest and Relaxation. Don’t mess with her.
Spring-Summer 2027

I’m into: plaid, deep purple with olive green, heavy necklace stacks
The basic pattern for this dress includes a low-neckline, low-waistline, and a thin-classic strap — this is likely also open-back. Both variations are reminiscent of Vivienne Westwood’s print-use and color-scheme in the Autumn / Winter 2026/27 collection. When styled with royal blue bead work, patterned kerchiefs woven through the hair or around the arm, and a massive mink (faux, of course), this look will turn heads in Manhattan’s hottest spots.

I’m into: pops of red and pink, front-ties, bodice lace work, hand-sewn fabric detailing
This short summer dress features hand-sewn lace detailing above the breast and at the bottom hem trailing up towards the waist. With a red lip and a chic boot, this twenty-something is ready to turn heads and steal your girl. Werk!
Thanks for tagging along for my creative process! Peace babes. Wage love.