Draft Idea's For Outcome

From looking at conjoined twins, I decided to create some designs that could be used towards my next outcome. Out of all three, I like the Hensel twins inspired one. This is because it is based on a real set of twins and I will be able to merge the design on the inside.

 Because I will be creating the Hensel shaped garment, I decided to do some brainstorming on what I know so far of the Hensel twins. This way, I will be able to create a design for the inside of the jacket reflecting off their individual personalities.

Bridesmaid Dresses

I brought into school two different bridesmaid dresses with at least 20 years age difference, to draw from. I decided to look at bridesmaid dresses, as they portray a role in weddings and can be personal to the people who's wedding it is.

This green dress was my mother's bridesmaid dress which she wore at the age of four. It's a full size, pale green dress, decorated with simple Chinese characters and flowers.

I decided to draw with a Chinese brush  for some of the studies, using watercolours and Indian Ink. I found it more suited for the style of design for the dress, as they are very basic shapes.

The design on the dress also portray's roles, as the people are dressed for a special occasion (maybe a wedding).

I developed my drawings into hand painted samples, influenced by Nina Vivian Huryn. For the flower sample, I managed to find some floral material that looks similar to the original design.

I then looked at a more modern bridesmaid dress. It uses more silky materials and embroidery.

I focused on the floral design on the torso of the dress, as I found it the most interesting; it's a symmetrical design of a flower vine and reminds me of a spine of a skeleton.

Safety Pin Fashion Sketches

Today in textiles, I decided to a few fashion sketches of what I could create out safety pins.

I photocopied the sample and created different types of garments. I made a few punk based studies such as the jacket and trousers, as it is what you might expect more for a punk outfit. However I also tried making dresses: different lengths and styles, which became more catwalk fashion based. I even tried to recreate Queen Elizabeth I's dress, which is an odd mix, as the original dress is traditionally royal - decorated in pearls and embroidery - but is then turned into something punk and rebellious. This go's against how the queen is trying to portray herself in a role of being a leader, but could suggest an individual who want's to show who they're really like.