Fashion Design

FASHION DESIGN (Week 1)

Fashion is a social, cultural and financial phenomenon. In urban areas, fashion cab be both a passion and a livelihood. The study of Fashion can be as fascinating as literature, theatre and the fine arts.

Getting inspiration…..
You can borrow motif from painting, design, movies, architecture, personal ornaments, music …
A mistake often made by new students is to design a series of individual garment that have no discernible source of inspiration and cohesive “look”. However, once you have established a theme, a multitude of related ideas will emerge. Look at the sketch of the countryside to the right of this page. See how the curves are developed into a design that can be used in different ways. Can you say how the design is incorporated specifically in each item?

How to achieve a stream of ideas?
Use your sketchbook to explore your first ideas about a design. Don’t be too critical of your rough sketches- just let the ideas flow and you will be surprised at the vitality of the work you produce.

Presentation for Maximum impact!
You should present your designs with maximum creative impact. This dress on the left is inspired by local food – Satay. The concept of the work is reflected not just only the dress itself but also in aspect such as moving poses of the figures and the effect created by using collage in the background.