Week Five: Inspiration... Where does it come from?
Designers rely on inspiration to successfully create a clothing line. Click on the arrow below to hear where these well-known designers get their inspiration.
Assigned Reading:
Read pages 121-132 in The Ultimate Fashion Study Guide for a good understanding of inspiration.
History of Fashion
A great place for inspiration can start with designs that have already been proven in the past. Read "Style Me Vintage" from your required text list. Click on the arrow below to have a quick review with a Photostory of past fashions from your required text, Style Me Vintage. You will choose one of these decades to be the inspiration for your next design project.
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Inspiration from Anywhere
Click on the arrow below to see this collection inspired by ceramics at the V & A Museum.
Click on the two videos below to see collections of fashion inspired by technology.
The first video uses animatronics to create an interactive fashion collection.
This video is an exploration into emotional sensing with skin probe dresses that change color and effect based on the wearer's emotional reactions.
To receive your 2 participation points for Week Five, complete the exercise below:
Complete the reading and watch the videos outlined above. Do your own research to find a new use of technology in fashion. Write a paragraph about the new use and provide a link to the article you have chosen by Wednesday of Week Five. Respond to 2 other classmates' blogs by Sunday ending Week Five.
Sketchbook Assignment 5
Click on the Historic Design Project WORD Document below for details on the Historic Design Project. Five points will be rewarded based on adherence to directions, complete assignment, aesthetic quality, historic interpretation and creativity. Project must be submitted by Sunday ending Week Five.
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