FMP post 2

This week I didn't get as much done as I had hoped or planned. I did more work on my observational drawings but before I could focus on this I needed to finish the research for that page and stick what I have down to fit the drawings in.

This week I researched the Egyptian deities, hieroglyphs and the synonymous nature of the ancient Egyptians. As well as this I continued to gather images about Vionnet and Chanel. Today I also gathered relevant images from downton abbey as some of this was set in the 20's also.

Next weeks plan of action: pattern/ toile work, finish observational drawings and finish sticking in info for theme research and Egypt.

FMP post 1

As those who have read my blog before will know, I am doing my FMP and have to document my progress. The assignment title is individual to us and we get to chose our own titles. After much brainstorming I narrowed mine down to Hidden Messages - What We See Everyday. To qualify this further I am looking at Fonts and how things mean more than just face value. The inspiring font for this assignment is
 
My first step was to research. This font is very reminiscent of the 1920's so this was where I started. In This time, America was more influential than Britain so I focused more closely with the American 1920's.
My research has been fun I have used the internet as does everyone but I also got books from the library on art deco movement, and Egypt. Egyptology was massive in the 20's because of the discovery of King Tut's tomb so to research further I went to the great Egypt display at British museum. Now the fun parts. To further research I used films. There are great films set in the 20's Bugsy Malone, Great Gatsby and The Mummy to name a few and i used these for inspiration. 

I had already started drafting my patterns and had already started my first toile. I forgot it this week so I started on other patterns. In one lesson I finished a legging pattern and am halfway through mt vest shirt. 

Pencil not very visible sorry

I also finished a large percentage of my era research! Very productive week! As I had work today I don't plan on getting anything finished but my aim for this next week - Finish my observational drawings.

I'm Back

So I haven't posted in a while I know but that will change.

For my marketing unit assignment at the Fashion Retail Academy, I have to blog about my progress on my Final Major Project. This will include relevant facts I think are worth sharing, images of my sketchbook and patterns, maybe a toile or two and possibly even the finished garments.

Each week I'll update my blog on the progress I have made and will evaluate any shortcomings I have. This will be an online diary during the course of my project and hopefully I can see how much I'm doing (or not depending we have a month off for easter =P ) check back for updates on my project and to see my new ideas growing!

The Effects of Blogging - Mary Katrantzou

College is supposed to be an inspirational place, especially a fashion college on an art + design course. This isn't often the case at my college, however I have just realised the full scope of the blogging community.
Last year at college we briefly looked at Mary Katrantzou. I never really looked at her stuff with much enthusiasm, nor when I saw her items in magazines was I that interested. However, now, thanks to blogger thelovecatsinc, I'm wishing I could win a quadruple roll over with the lotto for these:

Postcard inspired

Cupcake inspired

cupcake

Peony & porcelain

English Note

Bank Note

Mary Katrantzou for La based current/elliot

who would you buy if you one th lottery?

Travelling

Today I'm travelling up to Leeds to visit a friend in uni. It's only 4 hours up the road but I'm hoping I come back with fresh inspiration and new style ideas! 4 hour road trip time =( will be my longest car journey yet =(

LFW

With London Fashion Week nearly over I wanted to look at whats happened so far! With so many designers and exhibitors it would be impossible to look at everyone but here's my fave of the best. 

 I love the prints Peter Pilotto is using:                                    

      I'm loving the elegance of Antonio Berardi as well as the materials:       

Holly Fulton:

Lastly PPQ - Last year they perfectly predicted monochrome an I was in love with their chiffon dip dye dress:

I love the pieces but have they got the season right?

crop tops and films

I haven't posted in a while so I thought I would catch up with the last couple of days.
For my final major project at college there is a strong 20's theme therefore I watched The Great Gatsby for inspiration. The film started slowly but soon became great! A few times I got a little bored and tried skipping it along but for the most part it was really enjoyable!! This summer comes the version by Baz Lurhman director of the amazing Moulin Rouge and Romeo and Juliet and staring Leo DiCaprio. LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS!!!
Other news Crop Tops Topshop has an amazing range of crop tops for sale at the moment, sleeveless, short sleeved, oddly great long sleeved and so many others.
Today I bought these great crop tops:
<-£8        £10-> 

Other great crop tops from topshop I'm loving at the moment:

Varsity letters

yes! crop top

felt pen spots

Other items I feel topshop have got just right:

here

& here

I also have designed a great dungaree dress (although my computer crashed so I have nothing left of the design on my computer) which I will love to share once they are finished if I can source a great fabric for them.