Week 13 - Lamula Nassuna Autumn/Winter 2016

We were given just one week to re-design 'the suit' for Lamula Nassuna's Autumn/Winter 2016 collection.

TUESDAY

We were lucky enough to start the day with a briefing from the designer herself. Lamula Nassuna explained what her brand was all about, the inspiration behind her brand and what she wants us to create. But unlike our other projects, we were only given one week to complete this project, so I started my research straight away. My research consisted of looking at numerous artist and designers, creating from that a number of mood boards:

(My own photos)

WEDNESDAY
Having spent yesterday researching, and only having till tomorrow to complete my project, I went straight onto rough designs, considering both blazers and trousers for suits in womenswear:

(My own photos)

I wanted to have as many roughs as possible. Since we only have to produce a final line up of one suit, I wanted to make sure I selected the very best to put forward. And I could only put the best forward if I drew out enough roughs to pick from. 

By today I also knew the material I wanted to use for my suit and the buttons. This was displayed in my sketchbook. I decided to go for a plain navy blue, as well as navy blue with white stripes. I realise this is not the most exciting colour to select, but our designer is very simple and ladylike, so I wanted to keep my designs relatively simple while still being beautiful - this seemed the best approach for her as a designer, her brand and her customers.

(My own photo)

THURSDAY

Today was the final day of the project. I used the day to draw out some possible final outcomes before picking the final one:

(My own photos)

I also created another mood board, to give the designer I was presenting to, a real taste of what I was thinking about when I decided to design this suit:

(My own photo)

So far this has definitely been my favourite project. I am really happy that I felt I have proven myself since my last project. The last project I did left a slightly bitter taste in my mouth. I worked hard on it and really tried my best, but even I could tell from the get go, that I am capable of a lot more than what I produced.

I feel a lot differently about this project. I think that 100% relies on the research. I was not confident on the research of my last project, or any of my precious projects compared to this one.

The biggest struggle I faced during this project, would have to be that, I knew my tutors wanted me to think; bigger, bolder and brighter! however there's only so much you can do with a suit, and the designer was clear she wanted it to be comfortable and wearable. My design was definitely comfortable and wearable, and I know I can prove myself on the projects to come. So I am excited about that!

Week 12 - Personality into Fashion - Week 2

TUESDAY

Having gathered all my research, I used Tuesday to begin drawing out some of my rough designs. This included taking inspiration from my chosen topic; classic dolls, as well as, taking inspiration from some of the images I have gathered. The way I did this was, taking an image of a victorian doll, and singling out a detail on the dolls dress. This ranged from; the sleeve, collar and design pattern on the dress. I then drew out the detail and photo copied these 3 details a total of 8 times each. Cut them out, and used them to work on the stand.

I always find I gain my best ideas from working on the stand. It was something I had to grow into but I am so happy I did. From my stand work, I managed to create more rough designs in my sketchbook, these designs were far better than my first original designs, and included; tops, coats, shorts, trousers and skirts.

(My own photos)

WEDNESDAY

Having spent 2 days of last week, the weekend and yesterday completing roughs. I decided to select a number of roughs to be considered for my final line up:

(My own photos)

This would give me a clearer idea, of what clothes would match, and how my collection would look as a line up, before completely committing to one line up.







As well as a rough line up, I completed a design board. This board captured my inspiration behind my designs, as well as the colours and fabrics:




(My own photo)


THURSDAY

As the final day of the project, I had to finalise my line up, including front and back view of each design:

(Front and back view - my own photos)

After completing this project my tutor pointed out, that I should really be considering more exciting designs. I have an opportunity to design anything I want, so should be more adventurous. This is advice I will definitely take onboard.

Out of all the projects I have completed so far, I struggle the most with this one. That could be because this is the first time we were left to work on our project completely alone, I also feel I wasn't very confident in my research. Maybe I should have taken my project in a different direction. The most important thing is that I completed the project and I am satisfied with the end result. For the next project I know how important the research process is and will spend much more time on it.