Azulejo Azul

A collection begins with a point of view.

Developed by Ana Julia Borges at the Fashion Institute of Technology for AR 101, Azulejo Azul is a Spring/Summer 2026 sportswear collection concept. The project connects blue-and-white tile references, a coastal palette and resort styling into one proposed collection.

Ana’s contribution

Student concept & presentation
Color and material direction
Collection development study

01 / The story

Build a visual language.

A restrained range of blues, white and earthy accents connects the fabric references with the proposed silhouettes.

Azulejo Azul proposed swatches and blue color palette — Palette and material direction

Proposed resort dress with fabric references and technical flats — Look development · Dress

02 / The story

Explore the idea across looks.

The collection study varies texture and proportion while keeping a common palette. These are proposed designs, shown as development material.

Blue and white resort look with lace trousers — Look development · Texture and proportion

Proposed off-shoulder top and blue trousers — Look development · Separates

03 / The story

Bring the collection together.

The final look and flat drawings show how individual pieces relate to a broader collection.

Printed shirt and layered resort separates — Look development · Print and layers

Technical flats for the proposed Azulejo Azul collection — Collection flats · Student study

The approach

The project moves from cultural and visual references to a palette, material choices, styled looks and technical flats. Each stage tests how a central idea can carry through different pieces.

Why it matters

The study shows how a creative direction becomes a consistent set of design decisions, from color and fabric to silhouette and styling.

FIT AR 101 academic project by Ana Julia Borges (Ana Julia Blanco). Student concept, not a commissioned campaign or a manufactured collection. Original deck includes third-party inspiration and reference imagery; trend references include WGSN and Fashion Snoops. Visuals are reproduced from the student presentation.