The Final Collection

For this editorial, I wanted it to capture my personality. I am a fashion design student who incorporates grace and sophistication to her creations. I stand by the idea  that simplicity is the best way to go to express my idea, emotion and vision.

The editorial shoot was held at Diamond Hotel last April 14. I chose the poolside are because it resembles the summer vibe and it is the best location for my collection.

Choosing the Right Fabric

One of the most tricky part in a collection is choosing the right fabric. Since the season that was given to me is spring /summer i choose white Crepe and Neoprene.

Why Crepe?
It is perfect for spring/summer because crepe as a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.  The fabric is usually woven with crepe yarn, a hard-twist yarn produced either with a higher number of twists per inch than ordinary yarn or with alternate “S” and “Z” twists. In the “S” twist the twist of the yarn resembles the centre part of the letter “S”; in the “Z” twist the resemblance is to the centre part of the letter “Z”; these are sometimes referred to as left-hand and right-hand twists. One variation is to leave out certain risers (interlacings of warp over filler threads) present in plain weave in order to increase the float of yarn from one to three.

The fabric is woven from all of the major fibres, natural or man-made. Surface textures range from fine, flat crepes to pebbled and mossy effects; some surfaces resemble tree bark. Popular crepes include Canton, crepe-back satin, crepe de Chine, Georgette, marocain, faille, lingerie, mossy, romaine, and rough. 

Why Neoprene?
The 2015 most sought after fabric is neoprene. it can be used to any clothes and can be won in any weather. Neoprene is a synthetic rubber produced by polymerization of chloroprene and used in weather-resistant products, adhesives, shoe soles, sportswear, paints, and rocket fuels.  Neoprene is a family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene. neoprene exhibits good chemical stability and maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range. It is used in a wide variety of applications



Why White?

White is color at its most complete and pure, the color of perfection. The color meaning of white is purity, innocence, wholeness and completion.

In color psychology white is the color of new beginnings, wiping the slate clean, so to speak. It is the blank canvas waiting to be written upon. While white isn't stimulating to the senses, it opens the way for the creation of anything the mind can conceive.

White contains an equal balance of all the colors of the spectrum, representing both the positive and negative aspects of all colors. Its basic feature is equality, implying fairness and impartiality, neutrality and independence.

Final Sketches

These are the sketches of my final designs. The silhouette was inspired by Japan's Modern Architecture. The five looks resembles the spring/summer vibe. theses clothes can be worn in any occasions.
Why is it white?  Because White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the color of perfection.

White means safety, purity, and cleanliness. As opposed to black, white usually has a positive connotation. White can represent a successful beginning. In heraldry, white depicts faith and purity.
In advertising, white is associated with coolness and cleanliness because it's the color of snow. You can use white to suggest simplicity in high-tech products.

The five looks resembles the spring/summer vibe. theses clothes can be worn in any occasions.

Japanese modern Architecture

My Grad Show collection is inspired by japan's modern architecture. Japan is a well developed and innovative country and it is also famous for its radical residential architecture. 

Japanese architecture has a very long history. It is considered to have begun in the  fifth century BC. Some evidences of prehistoric architecture from this time has survived in the form of terra-cotta houses and pit houses built by the Japanese neolithic tribe, known as Jomon. Since that time architecture in Japan has changed  considerably, developing a variety of traditional styles and different types of designs. Japanese contemporary architecture is exiting and at the same time influential all over the world. 

When Japan opened it doors to the rest of the world in 1868, Western architecture began to replace traditional Japanese building. Architects in Japan started to combine traditional methods of wooden constructions with European design. They also expanded the materials used for the buildings including concrete and steel.

After World War I, under the influence of  Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright,  Japanese architecture began to make their own original contributions to the modern architecture. Japanese architects such as Tange Kenzo or Arata Isozaki created a unique style and developed international modern design. Tange's National Gymnasium completed in 1964, is a fine example of blending new styles with traditional Japanese characteristics.

    In the 1960's Japanese architects such as Shinohara Kazuo, Kurokawa Kisho and Maki Fumihiko started a new architectural movement known as Metabolism. This style combines fixed forms of the buildings with flexible spaces and functions. Shinohara's Centential Hall at Tokyo's Institute of Technology is a prime example of contemporary architecture that combines postmodern clashing forms with elegant Japanese style. Kurokawa blends in his design building traditions with modern influence, while Maki, in his minimal arts, emphasizes the elements of nature.

    In the 1980's the second generation of Japanese architects, exploring both modern and postmodern design, started to contribute to the development of contemporary architecture.  Artists such as Ando Tadao, Hasegawa Itsuko and Toyo Ito began to gain high appreciation among worldwide architects. For instance Ando developed a radically new style and is considered to be one of the most influential architects today. His buildings often combine geometric simplicity with unfinished concrete and glass structures to contrast modern society and urban chaos with clarity that characterize traditional Japanese architecture.