Week Two: The Singlet
- Construct singlet, this will involve the understanding of how to draft a stretch block and learning about the technical attributes of a singlet. The singlet pattern will be made by using a method of draping.
- To design and construct a singlet with ‘enhanced or removed function’ using the idea of copy, paste and cut (‘c’ ‘v’ ‘x’). This may involve the process of adding, removing and or repeating elements. For the design part of this task I will use the program illustrator.
Bellow are two singlet tops by BONDS...I love the relaxed, comfort appeal of these two BONDS otfits(and bonds clothingin general).
Images above from: http://looks.bonds.com.au/
While searching for inspirational images related to form fitting garments I came across label Herve Leger by Max Azria.
This is a snippet from the Herve Leger bio found on their website.
‘Herve Leger by Max Azria captures the allure of the modern, powerful woman with its exclusive couture and dynamic ready-to-wear collections. Each Herve Leger by Max Azria look is designed with the iconic "bandage dress" in mind, seamlessly sculpting the female silhouette with signature banding construction. Paying tribute to a modern femininity while maintaining the house's heritage, Herve Leger by Max Azria makes an unforgettable statement.’
In recent fashion Jeans have become a form fitting garment with super slim and super skinny jeans, now tighter and skinny then ever...a big shift from the flare, boot cut and cigarette leg jean which have been fashionable in past years. After looking at the fitting of such tight fitting jeans I decided to have a look at the content labels of skinny jeans I owned myself.. all of them included cotton, polyester and elastain fibers..however each contained different percentages of all fibres..hence why some jeans are more comfortable, stretchy and tighter than others. Below are some super skinny jeans by Lee.
Hopeless Lingerie
While looking for inspiring lingerie as another area of study broadening from the singlet I came across this particular design by hopeless lingerie. The colour in this design captured my attention straight away. The design is so feminie and sweet...I like the idea of mixing stretch fabrics with delicate fabrics in lingerie..this idea has been successful in the design bellow.
Some other inspirational images i came across..
Image by August Bradley Fashion Photography and found at: http://www.neublack.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/august-bradley-7.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.neublack.com/art-design/august-bradley-fashion-photography
