TALBOT RUNHOLF FALL WINTER 2011/2012

I realize that I haven't posted in a while!

So just an update on whats been going on :)

I passed college and got into Falmouth University to study 

BA (Hons) Fashion/Performance Sportswear Design!

They set me a summer project; Shirts.

 This would then lead into my 1st project once I got there.

I had to explore the history, politics and different cultures within shirts, which I

found quite interesting once I got into it :)

But the best part of all was finding a brand/designer that had subverted the shirt!

I came across Talbot Runhof;

a duo mix of an American (Johnny Talbot) and a German (Adrian Runhof)

There Fall Winter 2011/2012 Ready-to-wear collection was to die for!
  It was also perfect as they had subverted the shirt!

Colours:
black, white, bronze, poppy and rosewood
Fabrics:
cotton, wool crepe, silk faille, silk georgette, satin, silk duchess, cashmere,
rabbit, organza and guipure embroidered sequin knits
Shapes:
structured and tailored or fluid
Lengths:
dresses generally hit the knee or ankle; trousers were very long and slouchy
Accessories:
platform heels by Larare, fedora hats by Antonia Zander and gloves by Roeckl

FABRICS - RED RIDING HOOD

I was just browsing through my pics on my laptop and found these snaps of

fabrics that I may consider for my negotiated project of Red Riding Hood.

I came across these whilst on a visit to Manchester.

I am not definate on these materials, it's just abit of inspiration!

I also managed to gather samples of velvet and lace for my sketch book!

TAPING - CORSET RESEARCH

I've created some rough research boards for my technical session based on corsets and Miss Havisham.

I don't partically like the way these boards are set out and will probably end up redoing them as I seem to have trouble with leaving a piece of work until I think it looks perfect!

Although only rough research, it has helped to inspire me with shapes and techniques for my project.