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This is a glimpse at the toile for 1st garment.
Monday, 28 February 2011
Final collection line up...
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This is my final collection line up. I really thought about the silhouette of the collection as a whole and had to define a strong streamline shape.
It was such an amazing process of putting together a collection that correlates as a whole and as individual outfits. What has changed in my thought process is the level in which sportswear would become SPORTS LUXE. I had to really research into fabric choices making sure their was a balance of sports influence materials and luxe fabric that were more suitable for the high end market I am aiming for. Although my target woman is sporty she is still very much fashion-forward so the fabric choice had to match this.
By replacing very light weight rain-proof material with silk velvet for my padded coats (images 3-7) I was able to introduce a more luxurious feel, with the jersey ribbing keeping with the sports element.
The colour palette is still the same- BLACK, GREY AND YELLOW!
I will need to experiment with my illustrations to add the colour and fabric choices into the line up.
Its a very exciting process right now and its great sharing this with you all!
Gu-Ra illustrative development
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Here are some illustrations of my design development.
Introducing Gu-Ra
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Doing a joint degree of fashion with marketing has introduced me to a whole other side of design- branding and marketing.
For my last year collection I have really thought hard to bring my marketing knowledge to the fashion side. I have thought about branding and with this I have named my label.
It is the last letters of my family name. I feel it fits in with my collection's edgy elements with contemporary aesthetics.
Friday, 4 February 2011
My Style: Alexander Wang
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MY STYLE: ALEXANDER WANG
Ok if you read my blog frequently you will know that I am quite obsessed with Wang..(see ad campaign timeline lol)
At a young age he has truly made a stance in fashion, all by following he's own ideals of fashion...plus he has great personal style- very true to himself!
To say I love this man is an understatement!! [ sigh ]
Moving forward...
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So it has come to that stage where im finalising my final collection for A/W 2011. It is a scary thought that this collection (though not officially my 1st) would be my intro into the fashion world as such.
I am very head-strong with what my market is...whom my woman is-
STRONG - SOPHISTICATED - NON/CONFORMIST - SEXY
STRONG - SOPHISTICATED - NON/CONFORMIST - SEXY
- EDGY - FASHION FORWARD
I am also aware of the type of market I wish to go into and where I see my collection and future works being sold [DOVER STREET MARKET]
What is interesting about the process I am going through, in terms of defining a collection that brings all my design ideals together, is that I do not know the outcome. I have a defined idea of what I want to say about myself as a designer, but would people buy into my idealistic ideas of contemporary fashion? Would my chosen targeted woman feel what I want her to feel when she puts on my garments or pieces? How do I remain true to my ideals, whilst maintaining a good following?
All these questions and more is what excites me about fashion after my course and I hope you follow my journey where along the line the questions would be my everyday reality!
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