Harajuku Magazine: 3D Printed Corset

This is a 3D-printed black spiky emo corset designed for a Harajuku magazine concept look. Fabricated using a Prusa 3D printer and TPU flexible filament, the corset incorporates embedded metal wires for additional structure and form-fitting flexibility. The design embraces the raw, bold aesthetic of emo culture featuring exaggerated spikes and a dramatic silhouette to reflect emotional intensity and rebellion. The piece explores the intersection of digital fabrication and fashion subcultures, pushing the limits of wearable art.

Materials:

1. TPU Filament
2. Metal Wire
3. Prusa Mk4 3D Printer

This is a 3D-printed black spiky corset inspired by Harajuku visual kei and emo fashion, both of which emphasize bold self-expression through materials like leather, exaggerated silhouettes, and theatrical detailing. These subcultures embrace a mix of rebellion, vulnerability, and performative style, and the corset captures that essence through its dramatic spikes and dark aesthetic. It’s a wearable exploration of emotional intensity and avant-garde fashion, translated through digital fabrication techniques.

During the design phase, I modeled the corset in Rhino, beginning with one half of the front and then mirroring it to create a symmetrical form. I also designed a flat panel for the back, resulting in a total of three pieces that make up the full structure of the corset.

Then, using the Prusa MK4, I 3D printed all three corset components with black TPU filament, which allowed the structure to remain flexible while maintaining its bold, spiky form. Averaging about 10 hours of printing in total.

After having a model wear the corset, I directed and photographed a styled photoshoot, then edited the images to create a cohesive and visually striking magazine spread that captured the dramatic essence of the design and its Harajuku visual kei inspiration.