Some Garment research...

I am required to research different garments every week for my module 'Garment Technology'. Within this research, I produce a visual research board and analyse each image. Garments that I have researched this semester include hoods, fitted dresses/bra top dresses, interesting sleeves, rever collars, raglan sleeves, circle, gathered and pleated skirts, casual outerwear and sportswear. Below are a few examples.

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!

Photoshopping to the extreme!

After seeing Madonna in the new Louis Vuitton commercial (Fall 09), I couldn't believe how different she looked. It has been overly photoshopped, making her look mannequin-like and blemish-free. In one of the images she is wearing a skimpy pair of monogrammed briefs, which the daily mail describe as 'more lad's mag than high fashion'. She is 50 years old, acting as if she is in her teens.

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.

A Few more Garments

Rever Collar

Raglan Sleeve

Some designs for Martin Margiela.

These are a few of my first ideas, with some range building and development work. I am going to change the silhouettes, as they are too elegant. I will make them much more simple, with blanked out faces.