In november 2009 we went to RAF Cosford which formed our starting point for this project. Linking that primary research to the secondary research about Art Deco our task was to design an exciting print or surface pattern.
I mainly concentrated on the studs you see on a plane. I experimented with differenttechniques like studs or buttons but in the end I decided to use sequins for my final piece.
With the sequins I am creating geometric lines arranged like they are on the plane.
D&G S/S 2009
In Fashion as always we started off by researching the 1920's and 1930's fashion to get an idea of what kind of fabrics and shapes were popular in this period. My task was to design and make a contemporary eveningwear garment.
I was concentrating on menswear.
My trousers were inspired by the Oxford bags from 1925.
Oxford bags were first worn by Oxford undergraduates, eager to circumvent the Universities prohibition on knickers. The style originated when Knickers were banned in the classroom. As the bags measured from 22 inches to 40 inches around the bottoms they could easily be slipped on over the forbidden knickers.
I am not a big fan of the Oxford bags so I have been thinking about ways to adopt them into a more contemporary style. I decided on putting the wide bit to the top. I think it looks much mor modern.
For my Jacket I was Inspired byy the 1920s knitwear. Knitwear became popular for all forms of sport and leisure. Dressing 'soft' was the key for sports and casual wear.
In 1922 the Prince of Wales began a craze for Fair Isle knitted sweaters after wore one on the golf course.
I especially liked the overfolded collars of the cardigans and jumpers.
I especially liked the overfolded collars of the cardigans and jumpers.
FINAL DESIGN
For my final design I decided to do a jacket with a big knitted collar and cuffs.
It was inspired by the 1920's knitwear as I explained earlier.
For the trousers I was inspired by the Oxford Bags which I adjusted a bit to match the jacket.
