For one of the previous modules this year, I had to start by
researching a current trend, for which I chose traveller. I looked at catwalk
designers who were inspired by the trend, and from looking at the catwalk looks
and researching the traveller trend in more depth, and also thinking about what
I thought traveller might mean, I took my research further by looking at Africa
and the clothing they wear. When starting my research I looked at a collection
by designer Paul Smith because he had tribal inspiration and I enjoyed the
colours he had used and the unique necklaces. I also admired the way he had
designed his looks which have layers of fabric wrapped over each other, which
reminded me of African clothing so I thought this would be an appropriate
starting point for my research.
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| Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2010 |
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| Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2010 |
For this brief, we explored a number of textile techniques
through workshops, some of which I have done before and some which were
completely new to me but I really enjoyed learning new skills and developing my
old ones. I found that I particularly
liked reverse applique and I tried knitting for the first time. Using the techniques I learnt and my research
as a source of inspiration for theme, colour and fabric, I had to construct a
garment front.
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Final Garment front design – knitted fabric, braided straps, applique, reverse applique and a ruffle
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