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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Knitwear Designer: 20th Century Fashion Research
Madame Alix Gres
Formally trained as a sculptress, Madame Gres (born Germaine Emilie Krebs) produced haute couture designs for an array of fashionable women, including the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Dolores del Rio. Her signature was cut-outs on gowns that made exposed skin part of the design, yet still had a classical, sophisticated feel. She was renowned for being the last of the haute couture houses to establish a ready-to-wear line, which she called a "prostitution". Gres later moved to designing perfumes.
Silk Jersey, 1945
http://www.nelmondoonline.it/galleria_fotografica.php?id_primopiano=85&immagine_i=8
Silk Jersey, 1955
http://www.nelmondoonline.it/galleria_fotografica.php?id_primopiano=85&immagine_i=8
Silk Jersey, 1944
http://www.kci.or.jp/
Silk Jersey, 1955
http://www.nelmondoonline.it/galleria_fotografica.php?id_primopiano=85&immagine_i=8
Silk Jersey, 1958
http://www.metmuseum.org/
Silk Jersey, 1955
http://www.burdastyle.com/
Silk Jersey, 1958
www.dublincat.livejournal.com
Working with extravagantly arranged gowns made of silk jersey in the classical Greek style and few visible seams, Madame Gres became known for her tiny multiple pleats. Her signature silhouette was characterized with asymmetrical draping and an emphasis in Grecian style. Many of the dresses included an empire waist. Madame Gres mastered fabrics such as wool and fine silk jersey. The numerous yards of silk jersey allowed the gown to free-flow while remaining feminine.
Formally trained as a sculptress, Madame Gres (born Germaine Emilie Krebs) produced haute couture designs for an array of fashionable women, including the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Dolores del Rio. Her signature was cut-outs on gowns that made exposed skin part of the design, yet still had a classical, sophisticated feel. She was renowned for being the last of the haute couture houses to establish a ready-to-wear line, which she called a "prostitution". Gres later moved to designing perfumes.
Information gathered from
http://wikipedia.org/Silk Jersey, 1945
http://www.nelmondoonline.it/galleria_fotografica.php?id_primopiano=85&immagine_i=8
http://www.nelmondoonline.it/galleria_fotografica.php?id_primopiano=85&immagine_i=8
Silk Jersey, 1944
http://www.kci.or.jp/
Silk Jersey, 1955
http://www.nelmondoonline.it/galleria_fotografica.php?id_primopiano=85&immagine_i=8
Silk Jersey, 1958
http://www.metmuseum.org/
Silk Jersey, 1955
http://www.burdastyle.com/
Silk Jersey, 1958
www.dublincat.livejournal.com
Working with extravagantly arranged gowns made of silk jersey in the classical Greek style and few visible seams, Madame Gres became known for her tiny multiple pleats. Her signature silhouette was characterized with asymmetrical draping and an emphasis in Grecian style. Many of the dresses included an empire waist. Madame Gres mastered fabrics such as wool and fine silk jersey. The numerous yards of silk jersey allowed the gown to free-flow while remaining feminine.
Key Gres Look:
- pleats, created by hand then sewn together
- lots of folds and drapes
- bias cut, away from the body
- Greco-roman influence, togas, capes, wraps, Asian and Eastern influence
I really enjoyed the flow of the gowns. They also look comfortable, yet elegant. The revealing spots on some of the gowns also give it some spice!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Fabric and Trim Online Sourcing
Mood Fabrics
Black/White/Purple/Green Misc Jersey Print
Lycra, Rayon
Mood Fabrics
Warm Purple Solid Knit
Polyester
Fabric.com
Jersey Knit Burnout Hot Pink
Rayon, Polyester
Mood Fabrics
Retro Floral Jersey Print
Lycra, Polyester
Mood Fabrics
Dark Aqua 15 Solid Jersey Solid
Modal, Spandex
Mood Fabrics
Black Misc Jersey Print
Cotton
Mood Fabrics
Smoked Salmon Solid Jersey Solid
Rayon
Mood Fabrics
Blue/Black Swirls Jersey Print
Lycra, Polyester
Mood Fabrics
Magenta/Grey/Black Misc Jersey Print
Rayon, Wool
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Current Collection Research for Cut and Sew Knits & Full Fashioned Knits
Donna Karan
Surrounded by a family in fashion, Donna Ivy Faske grew up in a family where her father was a tailor, her mother was a model and saleswoman, and her stepfather was also in the fashion business. She attended a design school in New York before she was employed at Anne Klein. She was later moved up to associate designer, and eventually the head of the Anne Klein design team. In 1985, she showed her own lable for women's clothing. She created the "seven easy pieces" that could be mixed and matched in a woman's wardrobe. These "essentials" were often layered and they easily identified Karan's work, which mixed a tailored look with sweaters and knits. She worked consistenly with jersey fabrics that she, herself, admitted to wearing. She later launched DKNY for a younger crowd. Her portfolio later even included men's and children's clothing, makeup, home furnishings, and accessories.
Information gathered from
Designing a Knitwear Collection by Lisa Donofrio-Ferrezza and Marilyn Hefferen
http://www.wikipedia.org/
Ready to Wear - Fall 2011
Karan called this collection "Pearls of Wisdom." The neutral color palette is very chic and cool. I was inspired by the use of gray tones that were sometimes mixed with brown tones.
Karan utilizies draping techniques in these dresses very well. I enjoyed the lines and creases that the fabric made when the body of the model moved. The criss-cross angles the fabric makes across the body is very appealing to me. The asymmetrical designs are also interesting to me. I like seeing the different shoulder and sleeve details that Karan included, whether it was symmetrical or asymmetrical. I enjoyed the long evening dress that had sleeves that were fitted on the forearms but loose at the top of the sleeve. It made the dress flowy but functional so that the sleeves were not falling down. I would like to include something like that in my own knitwear designs.
Karan also included two pairs of high-waisted draped pants, something that somewhat resembled jodhpurs. These long pants extended over the booties of the model, which made another visual aspect to look at.
Overall in the collection, I enjoyed the different and unusual accessories. The head scarves, thin belts, and fur-topped gloves were all eye-catching. These elements made the outfit elegant and sophisticated, making the target consumer a high-end missy. Suede booties were also common in the collection for the fall.
Surrounded by a family in fashion, Donna Ivy Faske grew up in a family where her father was a tailor, her mother was a model and saleswoman, and her stepfather was also in the fashion business. She attended a design school in New York before she was employed at Anne Klein. She was later moved up to associate designer, and eventually the head of the Anne Klein design team. In 1985, she showed her own lable for women's clothing. She created the "seven easy pieces" that could be mixed and matched in a woman's wardrobe. These "essentials" were often layered and they easily identified Karan's work, which mixed a tailored look with sweaters and knits. She worked consistenly with jersey fabrics that she, herself, admitted to wearing. She later launched DKNY for a younger crowd. Her portfolio later even included men's and children's clothing, makeup, home furnishings, and accessories.
Information gathered from
Designing a Knitwear Collection by Lisa Donofrio-Ferrezza and Marilyn Hefferen
http://www.wikipedia.org/
Ready to Wear - Fall 2011
Karan called this collection "Pearls of Wisdom." The neutral color palette is very chic and cool. I was inspired by the use of gray tones that were sometimes mixed with brown tones.
Karan utilizies draping techniques in these dresses very well. I enjoyed the lines and creases that the fabric made when the body of the model moved. The criss-cross angles the fabric makes across the body is very appealing to me. The asymmetrical designs are also interesting to me. I like seeing the different shoulder and sleeve details that Karan included, whether it was symmetrical or asymmetrical. I enjoyed the long evening dress that had sleeves that were fitted on the forearms but loose at the top of the sleeve. It made the dress flowy but functional so that the sleeves were not falling down. I would like to include something like that in my own knitwear designs.
Karan also included two pairs of high-waisted draped pants, something that somewhat resembled jodhpurs. These long pants extended over the booties of the model, which made another visual aspect to look at.
Overall in the collection, I enjoyed the different and unusual accessories. The head scarves, thin belts, and fur-topped gloves were all eye-catching. These elements made the outfit elegant and sophisticated, making the target consumer a high-end missy. Suede booties were also common in the collection for the fall.
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