FEATHERS AND FUR

Before I could start making the final design I had to create a pattern.

This begins with two very basic pieces, a trouser front and back.

A rough sketch of the starting patterns.

And above is what I need to turn those simple pieces into, to say I was slightly daunted is a understatement. Here we go..

This page describes how I edited the pattern by widening the legs and adding space for the pleats.

The creation of the pocket barer and begging of the lining.

The lining, leg and waist band adaptations.

The final 6 pieces,

1, the front (cut two in printed fabric)

2, the back (cut two in black fabric)

3, the pocket barer (cut two in black fabric)

4, the pocket lining (cut two in black fabric)

5, the front facing (cut one on the fold in black fabric)

6, the back facing (cut two in black fabric)

Prepping the pattern pieces befor I cut the fabric.

Here if just pinned the main pieces to the dyed black satin.

To get the pleats to match perfectly, I pressed them in place lightly and then pinned them.

Then I hand sewed them in place and removed the pins. That was probably the trickiest part, everything else was plain sailing.

The finished garment front. The pleats and print both look great with the sheen from the satin.

A simple back view.

I'm pleased with how they've turned out.

Next came, Marketing and I had to create a mock editorial piece for ASOS.
A cover, two page spread, style boards and a back cover.

Here's my attempt at a ASOS magazine cover, I even used photo shop to edit it ( I felt so smart when it was done!)

Above is look one Sun Kissed Power. All of the items are from ASOS and this look comes in at around £101.

Here is Workin 9-5, great for the office but can be dressed down for a night out.

This look is slightly more expensive at £114.

This is my Biker inspire set, effortless style for only £231.

I really love this look as it is simple and perfect for drinks with friends,

it comes in at £149.

And finally the winter set, a cosy way to wear the trousers.

This look is by far the most costly at £235.48.

And the back cover.

This is a live project for ASOS. The brief was to design trousers/pants or skirts. The catch was they had to be inspired by either the 60's, 70's, 80's or the 90's.

I chose the 60's.

Before I could start my research in to the decade, I had to establish who I would be designing my by garments for. A representative from ASOS came to college to explain their target market and their ethos.

ASOS say their customer is "the twenty-something fashion-lover: an avid consumer and communicator who is inspired by friends, celebrities and the media." They sell "up to the minute fashion at a price our customers can afford, including ASOS own-label as well as an edit of the very best brands."

This is my customer profile board. I decided on a twenty something girl. With a part time job as a sales assistant on a makeup counter. Who is also a university student. Obviously she loves to shop.

Then came my research. I struggled at first to start the project, I found a 60's time line. That gave me an idea of the silhouettes from the 60's and I designed three skirts for each.

1960-1961

1962-1963

1964-1965

1966-1967

1968-1969

Then I looked at designers of the time like Mary Quant, Chloé and Emilio Pucci. Out off them all Pucci was by far my favourite. I loved the cut of his garments, the intricate patterns and simple styling.

Her I took inspiration from his boxy top and designed trousers to match.

I loved the high waist of of the pink dress above. I designed skirts and shorts to mirror the originals shape.

I came across some of his shorts. The possibilitys are endless for style lines and different patterns. I could really see them paired with a fitted vest and a kimono style jacket.

Then I explored different icons of the 60's. Twiggy, The Beetles and Janice Joplin.

I loved her quirky style and use of fur.

Here Ive taken inspiration from her naked bead shoot.

The space race of the 60's inspired some amazing fashions. I looked back at some of these and the designers original influences. Above and the next few images show a few of my designs.

I loved the idea of space suit trousers.

The orange wool and sheepskin suit was beautiful. I wanted so badly to create something with different textures such as that.

I explored the possibilities of using alternative materials like plastic and rubber.

I loved the bold colours I found in this mini board.

I loved how the above designs are spacey but feminine at the same time.

The metal beads on the woman in the foreground inspired the draped beaded wool trousers above.

I really loved the checks that the iconised the female mods.

My tutor told me after the completion of my last project that I should mix up my illustration style, so inspired by the space race, I thought of a killer combination.. ALIENS & DRAG QUEENS.