'Sheer' Inspiration...

I just love draping sheer fabrics...chiffons and organza, and find them really inspiring. Another thing that I find extremely inspiring is Elie Saab...all of his collections are amazing. I love everything about this Spring 11 collection...the prints, the fabrics, the silhouettes and the style.

London....Inspiration

Some of the famous sites of London:

Photographs taken by me

White Christmas...

I'm just loving the snow we are getting at the minute...so many people are moaning about it but its not very often that it snows like this!

Living in the countryside, I decided to go out and take some photographs of the snow (above). I particularly like the bottom one, with the sunset, creating a beautiful scene.

DESN 2250 Project Continued...

In this project, we were required to create three different repeat patterns with three different colourways for each one. As well as this, we had to design three garments. Above are my three garments that I have chosen along with the three chosen patterns. Flats are also shown for each garment. To produce these, we had to learn how to use the software called 'Lectra' including Kaledo Print and Kaledo Style.

Final illustrations- Martin Margiela.

These are my first ideas for my final illustrations. They are designs for Martin Margiela. I haven't drawn the feet yet though!! I have tried to make the poses very natural and basic and style them in a unique way. I will develop this even further. Feel free to comment, giving your opinions!

Harvey Nichols.

I was walking through the Leeds city centre the other afternoon, and just had to take a photo of the Harvey Nichols window displays. They look amazing, especially in the dark with the bright lighting. Anyone walking past will always have a glance, if not have a good stop and stare at them. I find them so effective and very inspirational. So much time and effort goes into each display, but it is time and effort very well spent.

The Inspiration you can Get from a Vintage Fair!

Last Weekend, I attended a vintage fair in headingly. I'd actually never been to one before, so didn't really know what to expect, but after this visit I will definitely go again! I heard that it was £15 for a kilo of clothes which is a complete bargain and so had to go!!

I've always loved Vintage clothes. They are cheap, original and inspiring.

As I was rummaging through the clothes, I gathered interesting patterns, fabrics and textures that were inspiring to me. As well as the inspiration that I gained, I also bought 9 tops/dresses for £15 which was definately a plus!!! I will be sure to attend the next vintage fair.

Autumn/Winter 10/11- Whats in store for Martin Margiela???

I am currently doing a project based on the designer, Martin Margiela. I have thoroughly research his previous collections, background, stores and style. I have researched trends for Autumn Winter 2010/2011 in order to create my own moodboard, picking out key things that Margiela would. I have created a customer board, moodboard and fabric board. This means that I am now up to the part I like best: the designing!! I will update you on this project soon, showing you the designs created from this inspiration. The work above shows Margiela's previous collection, the moodboard and customer board.

A Few Designs

This was some work that I did for All Saints, including both menswear and womenswear. I have selected a womenswear moodboard and womenswear tops inspiration board, along with a few designs. I think my flat drawings have already improved from last year. This work was for year 1 of university. I love the originality of the moodboard, but I think that my designs don't show off the individuality of the mood enough...