Translation of Concept – City to Nature

Mood/concept board:

Images to broad could use more concept specific images that would portray the concept in a more obvious way.

Need to define the concept a lot more in next assignment, and then I can translate my concept successfully.

For the next assignment- winter collection, could take images from a dull, grey or wet day to establish a wintery mood.

Line up and design work:

Not very clear in translation from concept to design work. Need to design directly from concept board to establish links between silhouettes and lines found in mood board.

Designs ended up being a little flimsy, could get way more inventive with next design work.

Focus on what people are wearing and translating trends into my designs.

In this assignment I want to focus on the contrasting opposites of the structure of the city and the soft delicate focus of nature.

City- structured, volume, dark, moody colours

Nature- soft fabrics, movement, pattern, fullness, light natural colours.

Prints created from research images, repetition prints to be used in designs.

Lace- girly, soft, nature inspired

Layering of garments- wrap around the body, protecting from the elements

I want to expand on the contrast between the city and nature by mixing fabrics, textures and patterns and designing garments that are strong and structured against soft textures, movement and flow.

Construct and deconstruct.

Aim is to create an eclectic collection with a strong translation between concept and design work with an emphasis on the contrasting elements of the concept while being trend focused and innovative.