These designs are based on some of the drapes create using the experimental pattern cutting technique. The drape has allowed me to play with volume throughout the body in different proportions.

For me, the most successful design is the third silhouette because the contrast between a structured bodice and fluid, asymmetric skirt/dress mimics the idea of putting two unexpected elements together such as deconstruct/reconstruct.

These two designs are completely different to the draped garments from my previous design ideas. These ideas work with the idea of two dimensional patterns and simple geometric shapes to play with the idea of deconstruct/reconstruct.

The red and black pen lines could indicate where I place seam lines to stitch my garments together. I really like the contrast between the idea of a feminine off the shoulder garment and statement trousers in the second look.

I will look into the work of designs such as Craig Green to experiment with more design details and construction methods if I develop this idea further.

Reconstruct/Deconstruct

These design are constructed using two existing garments draped on the figure. I found the process of using existing design details such as the tubular funnel neck interesting to play with on unexpected parts of the body (such as the hemline of a skirt seen in the third look).

I will focus on using further existing design details such as fastening to lead the design ideas so that it relates to the idea of these garments existing in another life.

The patterns (lines, stripes, and grids) represent structure and order within a culture, while the flowing, voluminous shapes show diversity, movement, and transformation. The earthy tones suggest a grounding in tradition, while the added blue lines hint at modern connections and dialogue across cultures.

Overall, these designs use fabric as a cultural language: wrapping, layering, and reshaping it to show how culture is both protective and expressive, something that surrounds the body and gives meaning.

I tried to bring favela culture with the “sexyness”, and thought about the other designs from this assignment and tried to incorporate the greek and “flower/lotus” culture too.