Traces Project

This unit is a collaborative project working in teams.
As a group we need to convey the nature of memory through shape and form illusionary ways to reveal concepts.
We have to incorporate originality and creativity to construct two outfits as a mini collection which must include the requirement of two jackets.
During the project we will be working alongside design and textiles students this will be a great insight to what industry work will be like and provide the opportunity for developing communication and organisational abilities and will help in gaining confidence and negotiation skills.
This assignment will provide me with the opportunity to develop my skills within a team environment and progress in key areas frequently used throughout the fashion industry.

Concepts and Themes

The Jacket

-Protection
-Security
-Warmth
-Power

My Concepts:

Freedom Rediscover
Imaginary Absence
Reminissing Shadow
Unexpected Escape
Drama Distant
Playful Fantasy
Dream Vision
Unravled Perception
Erase
Fairyland

Inflated pockets
soft futurism
Precious Fabrics



Group Meeting -

Themes discussed:
Dark memories
Summer of love
Immaturity
Dominance
Rebelious
Imaginary

Baggage - world on your shoulders = shape volume
Psycology

Dominance:
to control
rule
superior
authority
commanding
controlling
over shadow

Masulin
Androgynous
Structured elements



Fabrics: Leather
Corsets
Vampy/gothic

Combining ///// contrasting

Worn/Torn
Old/new
Positive/negaitve
Broken/Repaired
Dark/light
Front/back
Good/evil
Ripped/Stiched
Faded/Vibrant

Theme: Duality
Our group decided on the theme Duality following several meetings and discussions relating to memories.
As a group we came up with two main ideas Dark memories and the summer of love, we then decided to combine the two and create good Vs evil. By using shape and volume, and incorporating current trends such as asymmetric, overstated collars and shoulders we will create two outfits based on the theme Duality.