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.

 

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.

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.