FashionDetails@NAFA

Review and Reflections These 7 weeks flew by in the blink of an eye.. Through primary research (store visits), I have learnt and understood first hand how details on garments are constructed and recognized the different kinds of unique details in high-end labels. By doing secondary research (websites, apps and books), I gained more exposure to the different kinds of details on garments all over the world and learnt about the numerous fashion vocabulary. Last but not least, observational drawings and drawing flats are the most vital I feel, as they really allow me to understand where certain seams/stitch/darts are suppose to be placed and how I can apply these details to my own designs. Furthermore, it made me realise how important it is to illustrate clearly to ease in communicating my ideas on a garment. So really, practice is important. Group Collection: Design of a collection using details my group found from Ion Orchard To complete our final blog, my group ...

Reflections Presentation in class - could have talked about what occasion the garment suited - improve on proportions of flats - could have talked about whether it was in trend , eg. fringes and ruffles are back in trend / whether the garment was in line with the brand's style - could have gone more into detail about the type of seam, eg. French seam Notes  from other groups' presentation FD2A1 Shafiq's group I learnt that flat felled seam is the strongest type of seam. Flat Felled Seam (Source: https://jmsewingstudio.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/img_5541.jpg) This seam is useful for keeping seam allowances flat and covering raw edges, and maybe this is why it can be found on a lot of denim. Probably also because, denim is such a heavy weight fabric, therefore a stronger/ the strongest seam is needed. FD2A2 Manfred's group This group found a skirt from Comme Des Garcons that is made out of VINYL, PAPER and CALICO! Despite it...

Mission This week, as a group, we were tasked with a mission to search for unique finishing details from high end brand labels. It was an enriching (and horrific)  experience, but all the more it made me realise why these branded stores with their glamorous façade are indeed different from the rest of the fast fashion labels, and that it takes a certain attitude and confidence to walk into those shimmering havens. (Source:http://cdn-img.instyle.com/sites/default/files/styles/684xflex/public/images/2016/04/042716-chanel-netherlands-lead.jpg?itok=OVpx62eD ; http://portfolio.seanwich.com/wp-content/gallery/dior_1/037.jpg ; https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7e/b5/0a/7eb50a6746dbf50823895e45d2a06235.jpg) Findings The stores we visited were Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Valentino, Diane von Furstenberg, Miu Miu, Burberry and DKNY , and below were a few of our findings with their details in close up. 1. First we deci...