Key elements within my collection
#1 - STRUCTURE
Structure is quite strong and is seen throughout the collection. It is mostly seen in the shoulder areas and the skirts and gives the collection a very strong, bold presence. #2 - ANGULAR LINES
These are quite important as they represent Wellington throughout the collection, playing up the angular buildings, and concrete structured environment of this city, as appose to the natural environment of Tauranga, surrounded by nature and organic flowing lines.
These angular lines are quite edgy, and give off a cool vibe which I would like to push and develop further.
#3 - LAYERING
Layering is essential because it provides interest and makes the pieces more unique, while representating the layers of buildings and concrete in Wellington.
It will become increasingly important as I translate my collection through to the Autumn/Winter 2014 collection and begin to design garments that will suit this season.
#4 - PATTERN
The pattern that is featured throughout is very important because it adds a very unique quality to the line, and it also allows it to be cohesive and recognisable as a collection. It definitely adds a lot of interest and edge to the pieces.
#5 - COLOUR PALETTE/COMPOSITION
The bright tropical colour palette is great because it really pushes my idea of the juxtaposition of my two homes, in that it places the bright tropical colours of Tauranga, ontop of the angular lines of Wellington.
It makes the collection feel very vibrant and fun, and also a bit risky?
Having the colours be so acidic and bright is also very eye cathching and with them almost clashing makes for a very interesting collection not for the faint hearted.
What elements I want to develop throughout the new designs:
Structure
Angular lines
Layering
Pattern
Colour
What elements I want to add into the collection:
Snoods
Capes
Jackets
A strong focus on outerwear
TRANSLATION OF CONCEPT EVALUATION
Summary of concept: The juxtaposition of my home in Tauranga and my home in Wellington. Tauranga being very tropical, surrounded by nature and organic lines, and Wellington being very structured, man made and concrete.
Was the message clear in the concept board and design work? I think the concept board could have been cleared, but I did receive good feedback that everything was cohesive after I had explained my key idea to the class. I do however think that my designs and final line up was quite clear of my message/theme and that the garments were all very cohesive, but I should have began making earlier, along with using fabrics to aid my design work and push me in the right direction.
What was I trying to say/express/represent? I was trying to represent how different my two homes are, by combining elements of each environment within the garment and overall aesthetic.
Can I say it better? Through the use of a lot more different fabrics, more types of garments, and a more in depth study/investigation into the production/construction of the garments and how they will be fastened, shaped etc.
I also need to design more pieces and layers, and look more in depth into back and side views.
I think my signature could be quite unique, bold designs? Not minimalistic and not very 'safe'?
I think that the elements in the drawings and rendering of the line up play a big part in enhancing the signature and message throughout the collection.
