An academic research and design project exploring how color, motif, and print development shape confidence and identity in competitive swimwear..

We acknowledge the support of

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCUarts, the Department of Fashion Design + Merchandising, our department chair, and our faculty colleagues, whose encouragement and support helped make this research possible.

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This research is supported by a grant from VCU’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.

✳︎ This research is supported by a grant from VCU’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.