Fashion and Art Culture, Then is now.

I feel my first project was a great starting point for me to get back into the swing of things after having 9 weeks off.
It gave me the chance to learn about new designers and also learn a little bit about advertising and promoting. I enjoyed making the final piece as we could choose whoever and however we wanted to this. I learnt new skills which were embellishing, researching and putting a sketch book together. Images show my final outcome which i made from a cereal box to create a 3D effect.
To improve this project i would next time base on embellishment in more detail instead of using the embroidery foot in any direction.



3D FINAL DESIGN
The 3D design shows a cereal box covered in calico, with another slot of card through the middle to create a 3D effect i have then embroidered all the calico using bright colours of thread. I have called the advertisement 'Bows and Buttons'. From this i have hung over sized buttons, added bows inside and plastic flowers to create a pretty feminism look, this was the aim i was looking for. I was pleased at the time with the box as it was the first project, but i know look back and think i could do an awful lot better. I am still pleased with my sketchbook as i can look back onto it for help with designers and ideas.
I now know where all trhe best art galleries and shop window displays are in Leeds due to been sent out to take pictures for inspiration. I was inspired by the pretty, delicate feminism displays which involved corsets, underwear, sequins, flowers and glitter.
From this i could focus on Alexander McQueen due to over sized garments and pretty colours and bows he used in his spring/ Summer collections. I could also focus on The Gibson Girls to add a bit of vintage and old fashioned glamorous look.







IMAGES
The images above show pretty delicate garments by Alexander McQueen including butterflies, flowers and netting. Images of the Gibson girl outfits and a more modern image of a Gibson Girl modelling Lingerie, this could be based on a 1940's housewives. i have also put my own images up which i have taken around Leeds of shop windows including jewelry and summer garments.

Alexander McQueen Revolution
This video by Alexander McQueen has inspired me with my sketchbook work and designs due to been so unique and individual it has a large impact on the audience, which is what i would like my design ideas and thoughts to be like.

Overall i have thoroughly enjoyed this first project and will use the skills and knowledge i have learnt in future projects and the fashion industry.

Drawing

This module was extremely helpful to me as i have improved allot on observational drawing and fashion figures. I have found my own personal style of drawing without using a stencil.
I found each exercise helped in different ways as we had to draw in different ways such as with our eyes closed, using the top of a pencil, attaching a pen to a paintbrush, using our left hand and drawing the object in ten seconds. Attaching a pen to a paintbrush was the best result as it gave a squiggly messy effect which looked rather artistic.
It was nerve racking when we had to draw each other as we had to pose in different positions stood on the table, it helped as we got to actually focus on the right proportion of the body which helped with fashion figure drawing.
The range of materials i used to draw with was outstanding as with some of them it was the first time i have used them and found them great to work with.
I found the techniques that worked for me best was drawing in ink, fine liner and oil pastels, and watercolour.
I have also improved my photo shop skills on this project as i was not very confident at all using CAD, but i now know the basic skills to change colours and textures to an image, i altered five of my images on photo shop by scanned them in and changing the effects, adding highlights and backgrounds etc.
I have taken some images of my favourite drawings from this module.








IMAGES OF MY WORK
The images were inspired by fashion figure books, my friends and garments found on the Internet from high street shops. I have also looked at silhouettes, different poses, proportion and faces. I feel the style that suits me is a simple silhouette with extremely look legs that's in proportion.