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.
Punk Lolita
Punk Lolita was one of my favourite projects, as the theme
itself was completely different and unique compared to a typical design brief such
as ‘produce a prom dress'. This project
required me to do a lot of research regarding Japanese street style and how it
has been a major influence in fashion. Throughout the project, research and planning
have been essential aspects. My research pages include mood boards, trend predictions,
individual research, product analysis,designs, testing and modifications.
Below is all the coursework pages which you can look through to see how my research helped me to conclude to a final design idea, with visual progression of my garment construction.
Technology has to a big part in this project as I got to learn about 2D design and how it can be compatible for textiles design. A popular decorative technique used in top fashion retails and by designers - laser cut, was also done through 2D Design. It was a good opportunity to see how industrial machinery is used to produce 'laser cut' patterns on garments.
Technology has to a big part in this project as I got to learn about 2D design and how it can be compatible for textiles design. A popular decorative technique used in top fashion retails and by designers - laser cut, was also done through 2D Design. It was a good opportunity to see how industrial machinery is used to produce 'laser cut' patterns on garments.
Postmodernism
In media, I have gained a wide variety of skills ranging from time management to using industrial soft wares. Media is not only about creating texts, but there is also theory behind everything, hence why media is a big topic to learn. With the theory side of media studies, I am learning about postmodernism. This topic is very intriguing as postmodern is everywhere, it is not only in the media industry but in music, fashion, film and many more industries. Many people have different views on the certain topic, which makes me more interested in learning postmodernism and how it's affected the society as a whole. Currently, I am focsuing on the film indusrty and how movies such as Scream, Blade Runner, The Matrix and recent released movies such as The Lego Movie and Lucy are all postmodern is some way. I will be also looking at the television and the video game industry to see how postmodernism can be evidently everywhere.
If you would like to view my work on postmodern please visit my blog, where there are min iessay written about theorists and their views and notes about postmodernism. http://geetagohilg325.blogspot.co.uk/
If you would like to view my work on postmodern please visit my blog, where there are min iessay written about theorists and their views and notes about postmodernism. http://geetagohilg325.blogspot.co.uk/
Current Project - Music Video
Currently in Media studies, I am working on a music video, in which I'm in the stage of editing and improving to complete it as a final draft.
In this project, I used a new software, Adobe Premiere where I wasn't familiar with, however practicing in creating videos and editing helped me to be more confident.
Similar to AS Media, research and planning had to be completed first to support my ideas and help me progress them. The research and planning tasks were more intense and had to be very specific.
The planning tasks in specific gave me a clear indication on how the industry would approach in making a music video alongside planning shoots and signing official documents.
Draft Music Video
Another blog was created to display my work towards the research and planning aspect of the unit, as well as extra work such as behind the scenes and production logs to view my progress throughout the project.
There was a lot of skills required into researching, planning and editing, hence why a lot of drafts are needed until the final completed video. Skills for the editing include; understanding the frames and how the footage needs to placed, adding filter, adjusting the brightness and contrast volumes.
Alongside the production of a music video, the brief also instructs me to create two out of three ancillary tasks to support with the main coursework. I chose to create a digipak and magazine album advert, to ensure that there is a flow in the theme of 'music'. The digipak and magazine advert are also in the drafting stage and are made using Indesign.
Below are images of my draft digipak and magazine advert.
In this project, I used a new software, Adobe Premiere where I wasn't familiar with, however practicing in creating videos and editing helped me to be more confident.
Similar to AS Media, research and planning had to be completed first to support my ideas and help me progress them. The research and planning tasks were more intense and had to be very specific.
The planning tasks in specific gave me a clear indication on how the industry would approach in making a music video alongside planning shoots and signing official documents.
Draft Music Video
Another blog was created to display my work towards the research and planning aspect of the unit, as well as extra work such as behind the scenes and production logs to view my progress throughout the project.
There was a lot of skills required into researching, planning and editing, hence why a lot of drafts are needed until the final completed video. Skills for the editing include; understanding the frames and how the footage needs to placed, adding filter, adjusting the brightness and contrast volumes.
Alongside the production of a music video, the brief also instructs me to create two out of three ancillary tasks to support with the main coursework. I chose to create a digipak and magazine album advert, to ensure that there is a flow in the theme of 'music'. The digipak and magazine advert are also in the drafting stage and are made using Indesign.
Below are images of my draft digipak and magazine advert.
'Melody'
Melody is a completed music magazine I produced in AS-Level Media Studies. Before I got to create the basic magazine layout, I had to conduct plenty of research to support the brief given and for my ideas. The next step included intense planning and drafting tasks. Ranging from planning photoshoots to posting my development of my magazine. Every week, I posted a production log where I wrote about what I did in lesson, what problems I encountered and how I overcame them.
All tasks are evidently showcased in a blog dedicated to this unit - g321geetagohil.blogspot.co.uk/.
This project portrays a range of skills immensely improved from GCSE to A-Level. Skills such as editing by using new softwares (InDesign), photography, planning with good organisational, and timekeeping skills.
Presentation was an important aspect to this project, in order to display more work formally on the blog using websites such as Prezi, Voki and Slideshare.
I had to evaluate my magazine with the 7 questions given from the exam board. I decided to take the evaluation approach differently instead of writing essay and posting them on the blog as a plain text. I decided to make the evaluation answers into a magazine format, which not only would be another formal presentation of the work but the whole project itself would look consistent.
All tasks are evidently showcased in a blog dedicated to this unit - g321geetagohil.blogspot.co.uk/.
This project portrays a range of skills immensely improved from GCSE to A-Level. Skills such as editing by using new softwares (InDesign), photography, planning with good organisational, and timekeeping skills.
Presentation was an important aspect to this project, in order to display more work formally on the blog using websites such as Prezi, Voki and Slideshare.
I had to evaluate my magazine with the 7 questions given from the exam board. I decided to take the evaluation approach differently instead of writing essay and posting them on the blog as a plain text. I decided to make the evaluation answers into a magazine format, which not only would be another formal presentation of the work but the whole project itself would look consistent.
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