Fashion Project 1 (202404)

Fashion Project 1 - 0362885 

Eternal chic - Ancient Egypt Reimagined


WEEK 1 - 2  ( 22/04/24 - 29/04/24 )

Our theme this semester was 'Fashion Revolution'. Each one of us had to lucky draw out theme and mine came out as 'Ancient Egypt (3100BC-332BC). Ancient Egypt had it's very unique style mostly based on royalty like Queen Nefertiti for example. The very first week of the semester, Mr. JR briefed us about how this semester we will be learning the different aspect of designing such as photomontage and also how  we will be learning a new technique of garment marking - Which was Garment draping with the usage of calico or white cotton. For this new method. we were required to understand the body form and marking the right area of bustline, waistline and hipline.   We are required in this to present a collection of 3 looks.

For this first week of the semester, we were tasked to lucky draw our era. 


I had gotten the theme 'Ancient Egypt'


Then, we were asked to do research within that era. What were the icons, the architecture, overall the history itself. 'Ancient Egypt' being very well studied during the years, research was more accessible through books in the library. 

 From that research, we were tasked to do our mind map 1 & 2. 

MIND MAP 1

This specific mind map is about our own understanding of this era. The history of 'Ancient Egypt'.

Mostly, the styles, icons, architecture, arts and craft.
















WEEK  3 - 4 (06/05/24 - 13/05/24 )

MIND MAP 2

For this second week, we were tasked to look into our subject matter, story board research, modern day designer inspiration, mood board and individual conceptualization. 












WEEK 5 - 6 ( 20/05/24 - 27/05/24 )

FABRIC MANIPULATION & SAMPLING

For week 5 and 6 we were tasked to do our fabric manipulation. A minimum of 3.
For my fabric manipulation, i wanted to work with the body morphology.
so, i experimented with clay, leather and fishing line. 

wet leather                   molded clay
 
fishing line              twisted fabric


WEEK 7 - 8 ( 03/06/24 - 10/06/24 )

For week 7 and 8, since the fabric manipulation was done, it was easier for us to see what kind of design we could do with our experiments. 
Since my inspiration  was derived from 'TOMB PAINTINGS', my designs had to have a resemblance to the inspiration. For example, i depicted from the paintings that at the time of  'Ancient Egypt' they used a lot of pleats, gold and emerald green. 


Adaptation of the 'Tomb paintings'

Adaptation of the 'Tomb paintings'








WEEK 9 - 10 (17/06/24 - 24/06/24)

FINAL PROJECT

LOOK 1 

For this week before the flashmob event, we had to finish up the LOOK 1. Which was a very hectic week because i had to go fabric hunting and eventually plan makeup and accessories for the show. During this week, i did my manipulation which is the use of fishline into my fabric. This technique took approximately 3 days, because to be able to achieve this manipulation, it demanded a lot preciseness and dedication to achieve a straight line. Then, with the use of my prototype (the pattern obtained from draping) i was able to convey my actual design, on my actual fabric, a black Scuba fabric which  is a polyester mix fabric mostly known for use with figure hugging fashion and sporting garments. The fabric consists of a 92% polyester and 8% elastane blend, and constructed using a double knit method which results in a thicker fabric with a smooth yet spongy feel.  Making it the right material used for a bodysuit used for a dancing event. 



 

My prototype for the body suit

 


When i went fabric hunting.


Trial of makeup.


The pinning process and cutting out of the scuba fabric.

The process of making the bridal loops for the buttons of the back of the suit.

Final result of the bridal loops. 

The fitting of the bodysuit on the model. 


The process of doing the manipulation.

A close up of doing the manipulation. 

Pressing of the manipulation.

The draping process on the bodysuit. 

The hand-sewing part on the bodysuit. 

Finale of manipulation fabric on the dummy. 

Finale of manipulation fabric on the model (FITTING). 


( 29/06/24 ) 

Fashmob event 


For the flashmob event, designers and models had to arrive there as earliest as possible to preapre for the hair ad makeup. The preparation was very challenging as we were given a room where there was no ac and not much table to accommodate everyone. But, in the end, everyone cooperated to be able to make this event a success.  



   Me and my model before the flashmob.         Display of my design in farenheit. 



The finale design FRONT & BACK.



A quick video showing the making of the dress for the flashmob.



WEEK 11 - 12 (01/07/24 - 08/07/24)

LOOK 2

The advantage that we had with the flashmob was that it enabled us to speed up our look 1 to be able to have one month for the 2 other looks. For my look 2, i choose to do the same manipulation as my flashmob look meaning the Fishline. But this time i didn't do a bodysuit, but a leather corset. To be able to do a corset very close to the body morphology, i had to soften my leather. And this process was made by letting the leather sit in plain water for 30 mins, squeezing the water out of the fabric and then draping it on the dummy. Then do make it stay in the shaped desired, i had to attached with elastic band, wool string and clips. Then, let it dry in the sun for at least 4 days. Then for a cleaner and more comfortable finish i had to put lining inside, and for the lining i used the scuba fabric as well. 
After doing all the finishes, i went to evergreen to put grommets for the fastening of the corset.  





Buying the leather.


Manipulation in process.

Draping my design on the dummy.

How i draped the leather on the dummy. 

The fastening of the corset. 

Inside the corset before putting lining. 

The making of the lining using the draping technique. 

Evergreen trip. 

The final result  of the corset.


The final look FRONT & BACK. 


WEEK 13 - 14 ( 15/07/24 - 22/07/24 )

LOOK 3

Since I was doing fitted morphology designs, i wanted to use the scuba fabric again. For this third look, i didn't use fishline but leather as my manipulation. But time i didn't do a corset but a neck accessory. 
This look consisted of a bra top and a skirt. For the garment making, i used both the draping technique and pattern making. Draping for the bra top and pattern making for the skirt which i made use of a basic skirt pattern then adapted it to my design.






The draped result of the bra top.

The pattern making of the skirt. 

Draped of the bra top transferred on mahjong paper.  

The finished top.

sewing of the skirt.

The leather draped on the neck part of the dummy. 

Closed up of the neck accessory.


                                                        Finale design FRONT & BACK 


Sustainability aspect

For my sustainability part, i would like to highlight the fact that i made zero waste of fabric as i directly draped on the silhouette for LOOK 1 & 2. And for LOOK 3, the remaining fabric was used to embellish the neck.  

Conclusion

This semester's introduction to the world of fashion design, with a concentration on draping techniques, has been both tough and rewarding. Hands-on practice, informative guidance, and collaborative learning have helped me get a better knowledge of how fabric can be manipulated to produce beautiful and functional designs. This degree has provided me with the necessary skills and knowledge to build a strong foundation for my future in fashion design. Draping experience, from concept to implementation, has improved both my technical skills and my creative vision. I'm enthusiastic to keep researching and improving my techniques, expanding on what I've learnt and pushing the frontiers of fashion design. This semester has sparked a passion that I am excited to pursue further,
and I am grateful for the resources and support that have enabled this.


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