The final outcomes have been posted in the post under final garment. Throughout the whole FC031 Structured Projects 2, I have learnt to apply the skills that we have learned in the first term. Doing my own research and searching for inspiration, I managed to grasp a concept to work with, with the aid of … Continue reading Final Evaluation
Author: coreneang
I am a student from Nottingham Trent International College, currently doing Arts & Design Foundation. Progressing to Fashion Knitwear Design & Textiles in September 2019.
Making Process
I started off with using 15mm knitting needle to get the effect of the texture of the knit that I want. Then, I started to explore different materials and the ways that I can use the yarn. My classmate, Minsu, came up with a very interesting technique of knitting sliced up organza. I was using … Continue reading Making Process
Sustainability
Sustainability is not anything new, with popular fast fashion brands now establishing a more conscious and sustainable approach like H&M, Zara, Urban Outfitters (Urban Renewal) and online website ASOS (Eco edit). There are also brands that are focused on sustainable and ethical fashion like the Reformation that is extremely transparent on the carbon footprint emission … Continue reading Sustainability
Final Garment
https://youtu.be/DJN9tgeVpqU Final garment is inspired by renaissance paintings and gothic architecture, incorporating textiles exploration focusing on knitwear. The black elastic that outlines the top adds a modern day gothic theme to the gothic cathedrals that inspired the shape of the skirt. The arches and the architecture details outlines on the skirt are the most evident … Continue reading Final Garment
Sketchbook pages
Below are my sketch book pages that include concept pages and some designs that are not finalised to be my final outcomes. Click on the title to enter! initial sketches FINAL COLLECTION
Reflection of Week 5 and 6
At week 5, I felt like I had much more work to do because I was doing plenty of experiments with the fabrics and mood/vibe of the concept. I felt like I successfully found a theme, which is a really gothic and majestic theme which is inspired by both architecture and renaissance paintings. I derived … Continue reading Reflection of Week 5 and 6
Shop Visit: Vivienne Westwood
Oh look at Beam and Jacqueline inside the shop! I am about to join them inside. Come in and take a look with me! The way the mannequin was styled really attracted me and I thought it was a great way to sell the items on the mannequin. Utterly classy dress but paired with the … Continue reading Shop Visit: Vivienne Westwood
Soluble Fabric
I wanted to create a very delicate piece of garment for some of the areas, trying to explore the different textures. I saw this pattern on Pinterest but I have no idea how to create it so this blog post is on my research for soluble fabrics, where I found out the name of the … Continue reading Soluble Fabric
Bonington Gallery
Above are the pictures that I have taken from the latest exhibition in the Bonington Gallery titled C/J by Chloé Maratta & Joanne Roberson (5 April - 18 May 2019). This collection of garments that was exhibited showed a variety of details on a single mannequin and that is really interesting, in my opinion. Maratta … Continue reading Bonington Gallery
Reflection of week 3 and 4
So far, I have been to some shops to look at how they display their garments and I did one blog post on one of the shops that I have been to, it is under the Vivienne Westwood post. I learnt pretty much in terms the designs of the high end products and how they … Continue reading Reflection of week 3 and 4
Corene Ang 