This post will be about gothic architecture, explaining why it is so special and the influences that would be adapted to my work. I wanted to do more research on Gothic Cathedrals as it was one of my interests and I felt that the motifs and ornaments on Gothic Cathedrals are so elaborate that it … Continue reading Gothic Architecture
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Graduates Fashion Catwalk and Exhibition
(Video of Catwalk Show uploaded below) Above are some of the pictures that I took at the exhibition just right outside the fashion catwalk show. There was a variety of different styles and interesting materials used. I was highly motivated to explore and develop my work at the existing stage after looking at other student's … Continue reading Graduates Fashion Catwalk and Exhibition
Mariano Fortuny
Natalia Vodianova wearing Fortuny at the British Fashion Awards in 2009 Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (Spanish, 1838–1874), “The Choice of a Model,” 1868–74, oil on wood. National Gallery of Art, Washington. Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection) Mariano Fortuny had left an immensely significant impact in the fashion world especially in the Art Nouveau movement, … Continue reading Mariano Fortuny
Fabric Construction Methods Research
There are four main construction methods for fabric: woven, knitted, bonded and felted. The most common method are woven and knitted which is put together using yarn. Fabrics behave differently depending on its structure and the type of yarn that is used. WOVEN FABRIC Plain weave Weaving is basically yarn going over and under each … Continue reading Fabric Construction Methods Research
Fibres Research
Fibres are categorised under 3 main groups, natural, cellulosic and synthetic fibres. Natural fibres are fibres that comes from natural sources like animals and plants. Some of the examples are silk and wool, which comes from animals and also cotton and linen which comes from plants. Cellulosic fibres are fibres that are produced from dissolving … Continue reading Fibres Research
Reflection of week 1 and 2
It is now the end of week 2 and this is a summary of what we have done in class and what we have learned in classes with Stefan. In the first week, we did a mind map to find the theme of our concept and prepare for the submission of our project proposal for … Continue reading Reflection of week 1 and 2
Iris Van Herpen
Definitely a fashion genius, Iris Van Herpen have had 17 awards since 2009, including TIME Magazine naming her 3D printed dresses one of the best 50 inventions in 2011. She have had plenty of exhibitions showcasing her collections all over the world. Her experimental collections always seem to be so distinctive and outstanding, evoking feelings … Continue reading Iris Van Herpen
Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton: The Resort Collection 2019 Savage Beauty: exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art This research is about Alexander McQueen and how his designs would influence my design. A little of Alexander McQueen and why is he such a celebrated designer in the fashion industry. He have been setting trends and … Continue reading Alexander McQueen
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