Exhibition Statement

Digital Flat Illustrations

 

These are my digital flat illustrations. The colours, prints and shapes on the garments have been inspired from my moodboard

Weekly Diary

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Here i have started my final piece, i did this by drawing my own pattern which meant drawing and cutting out a separate top and skirt and then joining them together to create my dress pattern. I did not have to add darts because i am using jersey material which allows the dress to stretch. I then placed my pattern on my material and used tailors chalk to draw the pattern on my material. I did a back and front using the same pattern and then used my own knowledge to cut the neckline, this created a one shoulder dress. I then overlocked the bottom of the dress pieces, the arm holes and also the neck. After that i overlocked the two sides of the dress together, also i did have to take the dress in a little to get a good fit. I then hemmed the remaining open sides which i previously over locked.

For my final piece, i would like to create this sleek body con one shoulder dress with a flowing back. I am going to add on smocking and embroidery which are techniques that i have learnt in textiles. I am also going to do an applique using shapes i have taken from my research, also using the colour pallete from my moodboard which has been inspired by both Aboriginal and Maasai tribes on the final piece itself. The pattern on the cape that will be attached as a flowing back will have aboriginal art inspired shapes and prints on it.

Here i created a flared sleeve and half a bodice. I did this by drawing out and then cutting out the pattern for the sleeve which meant cutting on the fold. I then created a gathered head on the sleeve which meant adding ease to it. To create the ease i used the domestic sewing machine and pulled on the loose thread. Finally sewing the two remaining sides of the flared sleeve together and then attaching the sleeve to the bodice i also made.

Here i have made half a bodice, a peter pan collar and a cuffed sleeve. I did this by cutting out the pattern given to me and also adding the notches. I then began to draw out the pattern onto my fabric, i did this using four parts the bodice top front and back, the collar, the sleeve and the cuff. I began by first of all cutting all the pieces out and then i started off making the bodice, this meant attaching the bodice front and back together leaving the gap for the sleeve and bottom. After that i made the collar by folding the full collar in half and sewing along the two sides and bottom. I then attached the two pieces together by sewing the peter pan collar on to the collar neck of the top.

To make the sleeve the pattern used one piece for the main sleeve and one piece for the cuff. I started by making the cuff of the sleeve by folding it into half and sewing across the 3 side. I then attached this to the sleeve by placing it on top of the sleeve at the smaller end where the cuff should go and sewing along the edge so the two pieces combine. Finally, i folded the sleeve in two sewing the two opposite sides together and leaving a gap in the cuff and at the other end of the sleeve.

Here i have made a zip. I did this by cutting a piece of fabric at all sides the length of a 30cm ruler, i then folded the fabric in half and cut a slit in it big enough for the zip to slip through. After that i placed the zip underneath the fabric and secured it with a few pins, i then turned the fabric around and went round the zip with the domestic sewing machine attaching the two together.

Valentino vs. Karan

Valentino

I have chosen to look into the Valentino 2014 Spring/Summer collection because of the prints and neckline's of the garments. Im focusing mainly on long, flowing summery dresses which is why the garments in this collection are perfect for inspiration, this collection theme is also tribal. In the first image from above i find the whole dress to be quite a statement because it is suttle yet the cut of it makes it more intriguing. In the second image i really like the embellished neckline, it is definately something i want to persue on my own garment, also again the cut is lovely. The third image i chose because the print on it is very detailed and really stands outs, also the portrait neckline is an idea for my garment.

I particulary like the way the print is displayed on this garment, i would like my garment to be a plain colour e.g. white on the bodice and then add a detailed colourful print to it.

The colours used on these garments in the collection are what i want to used on my garment because they scream summer to me and they can be used in an elegant yet powerful way. The last three garment colours i would use on the embellishment of my dress.

Donna Karan

I have also chosen Donna Karen as inspiration for my garment because of the warm colours her collection holds and the different cuts of the dresses. The dresses above remind me both of the Maasai and Aboriginal tribes mainly because of the colours which i would like to incorporate on the main print of the dress. The cuts of the bottom of the dresses are also very flowy and graceful, they are different to other collections i have seen.

I really like the one shoulder neckline on this garment and also how the sleeve flows is lovely and elegant. The print and colours of the dress is really what caught my eye as it similar to the print i would like on my garment however, i would like mine to appear only at the top dissapearing as it descends. Also worn by Heidi Klum at America's got talent season 8 event. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Hkj0UnF0s

This is the Donna Karan Spring/Summer 2014 fashion show which really inspired me by the different shapes and cuts of the garments.

    Donna Karan

 Maasai Tribe

The deep, blood red garments in these Donna Karan collections scream summer and is a clear link to the Maasai tribe as it is their favourite colour. The first image is from the Donna Karan 2014 Resort collection and i find it to be beautiful as the main bodice of it is tight but loose and soft at the side. It is my favourite of all her collections and i will be using the colour in my designs.

Overall i prefer Valentino's 2014 spring/summer collection because it has similar prints, colours and embellishments to what i want and will be using on most of my garment. His collection is also both catwalk and ready to wear which is my aim for my garment. However, I definately will be looking back at Donna Karan's Collections for the different cuts for the bottom of my garment.

Fashion Project Requirements

What are the 10 stages of a fashion project?
1) Plan the project.
2) Research
3) Theme/Scenario
4) Analyse
5) Develop
6) Refine
7) Review
8) Plan
9) Outcome
10) Evaluation

What 10 things do you include in a fashion project?

1) Textile samples/toiles


2) Flats


3) Moodboard


4) Sketchbook


5) Patterns





6) Rough/drawn illustrations





7) Final garment



8) Blog



9) Powerpoint


10) Photoshoot

contextual studies

Here we organised what we would be doing in the week and on assessment week. We discussed what we would need to bring in for our Assessment including our: Evaluation, Illustrations, Research, Samples/Sketchbook, Blog and Patterns/Toiles.

Here we were discussing trips for next year. We decided that we would spend our £30 which college supplies on clothes show live, a trip to Blackpool and a trip to a museum which will be linked to one of our projects next year. We then decided we want to go on an extra trip to Paris or Florence, we discussed the price and which country suited our course more also, how many people would come.

Fashion as we know it..

Who decides whats in fashion?
- Catwalks
- Music
- Politics
- Magazines
- Shops
- Designers

What is fast fashion?
- Fast fashion is quick, simple and everyday clothes you wear.
- Examples of fast fashion are leggins, t-shirts, skirt, dress.

What is classic fashion?
- Classic fashion is fashion that never goes out of style.
- LBD, trench coats, converse, jeans.

The bubble effect;
Normal/street people > shops/trends/celebritys > high end fashion.

The trickle down effect;
High end fashion/celebritys > bloggers > normal/street people > trend destroyed (SHEEPS).

High end to low end fashion;
Celine > Alexander Wang > Victoria Beckham > Mulberry > Selfridges > Zara > Topshop > River Island > Asos > H&M > Primark > Shout > Markets.

Why is fashion pre-planned?
- Fashion is pre-planned because it saves time and money.

Where can I find fashion predictions?

I can find predictions using:

• Websites e.g. vogue.com, wgsn.com
• Magazines.
• High street shops.
• Catwalk fashion shows.

Maasai Tribe

Maasai Tribe

High street tribal inspired garments

This image is from the vogue website. The designer of this garment is Christophe Lemaire. The background is an excellent way to show this garment, I chose this image because the vibrant colours and print reminds me of the maasai tribe.

This image is also taken from the wgqn website, the chunky beads and jewls make this necklace much like the necklaces the maasai women wear.

This image was taken from the vogue trends spring/summer 2014 website, I chose this image because  the statement rouge red is a favourite of the maasai's.

This image was taken from the wgqn website, I chose this image because of the shapes and vivid colours. The triangular edges is similar to some of the woven shapes in the maasai's necklaces and the notted ends remind me of the beads they use in them.

This garment is from the Alexander McQueen spring/summer 2014 collection. I chose this image because it is very different to other designers garments for the spring/summer collection as he has used feathers and the colour combination of red and black, which is also used mainly throughout the collection. The chunky accessories including shoes and necklace are very tribal.

This image was taken from the wqgn website, the bold and bright colours and also the beaded composition are clearly taken from the maasai tribe jewlerry.