As a reader of Business of Fashion, I am always updated with current issues regarding business in the fashion industry. Being subscribed to BOF and getting email through my phone, gives me chance to to feel connected to the industry while studying, moreover, with the information I read, regarding businesses and fashion labels can be applied to my A-Level work. For instance, in my current textiles project, I can talk about technology and how effective it is in the fashion industry.
Fashion is not all about the clothing and the designs, there is more to that. When I read the daily digest section, it reminds me that fashion revolves around everywhere, even in technology. Recent release of the Apple watch become an influencial trendsetter in September. With this trendsetter, Ralph Lauren introduced a smart shirt and smart Ricky bag, and designers
from Tory Burch to Vivienne Tam to Michael Kors got serious about the
technological accessories. Fashion has turned to a powerful satement, where nearly all garments, products, gadgets and even furniture has become part of trendsettings for each industry.
Fusion of Traditional and Western
The ever so rapid fashion industry in India has been the hotspot this year. The fashion industry in India has been unstoppable, shining designers
have shown all that as growing country with modernisation being a big
step, no one can forget the traditions which made India different to
all.
One designer who star-strucked all at Lakme Fashion Show was Manish Manholtra. His Winter/Festive 2014 collection was full of metallic and soft pastel colours such as plum, silver, bronze and pink. His collection, named 'Gloss' is an combination of long gowns, lehenga cholis and saris, all embellished with diamond studded sequins and heavy embroidery work. His work of traditional style gaments have been adapted with western influences, for instance the skirt in the lehenga cholis have more volume and more focus on the botton border of the skirt. This extravagant style compliments the body well with a fitted wasit and more of a free flare.
Designer Vikram Phadnis chose earthy shades along with traditional hues for his ensemble. The winter 2014 collection included designed lehengas, anarkalis, and free flowing kurtas with matching churidars and palazzo pants. Fabrics ranged from tusser to net and brocade in shades of red, green, cream and yellow.
Not only there is focus on the structure and traditional style, but traditional colours of indian fashion has been consistent in his collection. From cream to royal blue to the bold red, Vikram's collection has been a new hope for the modern clothing with a twist of tradition.
One designer who star-strucked all at Lakme Fashion Show was Manish Manholtra. His Winter/Festive 2014 collection was full of metallic and soft pastel colours such as plum, silver, bronze and pink. His collection, named 'Gloss' is an combination of long gowns, lehenga cholis and saris, all embellished with diamond studded sequins and heavy embroidery work. His work of traditional style gaments have been adapted with western influences, for instance the skirt in the lehenga cholis have more volume and more focus on the botton border of the skirt. This extravagant style compliments the body well with a fitted wasit and more of a free flare.
Designer Vikram Phadnis chose earthy shades along with traditional hues for his ensemble. The winter 2014 collection included designed lehengas, anarkalis, and free flowing kurtas with matching churidars and palazzo pants. Fabrics ranged from tusser to net and brocade in shades of red, green, cream and yellow.
Not only there is focus on the structure and traditional style, but traditional colours of indian fashion has been consistent in his collection. From cream to royal blue to the bold red, Vikram's collection has been a new hope for the modern clothing with a twist of tradition.
Creative Writing - Travel Brochure
Adobe Premier Effects and Editing
This short presentation displays my progress of using Adobe Premier and how I have experimented in using effects for my music video.Premier become an easy software to work with once you know where everything is and how it can be used. There are skills I have learnt through trail and error or watching tutorials. I have self taught myself on how to use this software, showing my determination of trying to do new things and facing challenges.Skills such as editing, by using tools such as 'razor', adding effects for shaky clips or to increase or decrease the speed of a clip and adjusting levels of brightness, contrast and filtering with colours.
Grecian Inspired Red Carpet Dress
My current project I am working on a Grecian inspired dress for an occasion. This time I had to make up a brief in which would include either a decade or a style. I decided to go for this theme, as I wanted to produce something creative and elegant. I wanted to challenge myself to create a formal dress which means that I would have experimented with different styles of garments and themes.
As this is an on-going project, there are few pages which haven't been completed yet, but there is work which proves that my research and designs are very much focused. As the all main research tasks have been completed, I only have recently completed my prototype of my dress and moved on to make the real garment.
Over the years of studying textiles, my garment construction has improved by exploring stitches and which ones are suitable for which material. Trail and Error was also another way I got to understand construction and learn from my mistakes. Making a prototype, displays how I can be creative to adapt a garment into something of my own.
As this is an on-going project, there are few pages which haven't been completed yet, but there is work which proves that my research and designs are very much focused. As the all main research tasks have been completed, I only have recently completed my prototype of my dress and moved on to make the real garment.
Over the years of studying textiles, my garment construction has improved by exploring stitches and which ones are suitable for which material. Trail and Error was also another way I got to understand construction and learn from my mistakes. Making a prototype, displays how I can be creative to adapt a garment into something of my own.
Architecture Inspired Jacket
I have also completed another textiles project, this time, the design brief was given rather than having an optional choice and being creative with what I chose.
The design brief was 'As an independent designer of modern garments you have been commissioned to design and manufacture a coat/jacket/protective outerwear garment based on architecture. The garment should appeal to fashion conscious females aged 16- 25 years old'.
Similar to previous textiles projects, research and planning was the first stage of this project which then led to designs and then final construction. However, there needed to be more focus on research to ensure that my ideas would not go off themed. Not only that but I have taken my skills from GCSE Textiles and improved them increasingly at a A-Level standard. Below is a link to all pages for my coursework.
I got introduced to new decorative techniques such as origami and free hand embroidery. I had to experiment will many suitable decorative techniques for inspiration on designs. Furthermore, I got to analyse the pros and cons of each, proving that I have understood the techniques and where they work the best.
My research also includes looking into designers such as Amile Hrustic who uses origami in an innovative way and Hussein Chalayan who has created dresses for Lady Gaga - most notable has to be the bubble dress, his work has been inspired by architecture and sculpture.
I got introduced to new decorative techniques such as origami and free hand embroidery. I had to experiment will many suitable decorative techniques for inspiration on designs. Furthermore, I got to analyse the pros and cons of each, proving that I have understood the techniques and where they work the best.
My research also includes looking into designers such as Amile Hrustic who uses origami in an innovative way and Hussein Chalayan who has created dresses for Lady Gaga - most notable has to be the bubble dress, his work has been inspired by architecture and sculpture.
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