How We Made the Celestial Sovereign Wrapped Tunic Set

Before the blue textile and runway persona, there was a black-and-white garment sketch: four views mapping the wrapped tunic, side fastening, asymmetric drape and wide pants.

Black-and-white front, side and back garment sketch for The Celestial Sovereign wrapped tunic and pants. Design: Ayanna Ali. Courtesy of Alter Ego Expressions.

The original garment sketch maps the silhouette from four angles before color and print entered the design.

What came next was the actual work: developing the surface pattern, turning it into fabric, testing the wrap, fitting the body and figuring out how the garment needed to move before it could become a persona.

Gat wearing the blue Wrapped Tunic Set as the Celestial Sovereign on the UNFRAMED runway. Photo: Noah Kim (@nmk.jpg). Courtesy of Alter Ego Expressions.

The look began as a black-and-white garment concept. From there, Ayanna Ali developed the original surface pattern, transformed that design into fabric and worked with the garment team to shape the textile into a wrapped silhouette that felt regal, mysterious and slightly untouchable.

Garment depiction of The Celestial Sovereign blue illustrated look. Design: Ayanna Ali. Courtesy of Alter Ego Expressions.

The character came after the construction

The blue printed surface and wrapped silhouette gave The Celestial Sovereign a composed, commanding presence. The garment depiction makes the placement of the artwork clear; the runway photographs show how the same surface shifts when Gat moves.

The back of the tunic carries Planet Void, Ayanna Ali’s blue-and-black artwork. Its portrait was printed on the tapestry used to construct that panel. Seen flat, the face and planet fill the frame; on Gat, the image bends with the wrap and becomes part of the garment’s silhouette.

Planet Void original artwork used on the back of The Celestial Sovereign tunic. Artwork: Ayanna Ali. Courtesy of Alter Ego Expressions.

Back view of Gat wearing The Celestial Sovereign tunic with Planet Void on the tapestry panel. Photo: Chloe Collier (@hi_chloetry). Courtesy of Alter Ego Expressions.

The character did not need exaggerated movement or loud gestures. His strength lived in stillness, controlled pacing and the confidence of someone who enters a space already knowing exactly who he is.

We had to teach the garment how to move

Gat in the Wrapped Tunic Set prepares to emerge through the central frame during UNFRAMED. Photo: Chloe Collier (@hi_chloetry). Courtesy of Alter Ego Expressions.

The character direction was developed alongside the garment. Senior Runway Consultant Andreya Taylor helped translate the wrapped silhouette into posture, pacing and stillness so the movement language matched the construction.

The Wrapped Tunic Set went through fittings, rehearsal and movement testing so the fabric could behave as part of the performance rather than simply hang on the body. On the runway, the look emerged through the large central frame before moving beyond it and into the audience.

That entrance captured the central idea of UNFRAMED in one image: art leaving containment and becoming alive.

Made to order: Wrapped Tunic Set

The Wrapped Tunic Set can now be custom made with sizing tailored to the wearer and a choice of Alter Ego artwork.

Made-to-order price: $710.

A $250 deposit places the custom order and reserves the commission. Final sizing, artwork selection and customization details are confirmed as part of the order process. The remaining balance on the standard $710 configuration is $460.

QR code for the made-to-order garment. Courtesy of Alter Ego Expressions.

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