Deconstruction Reconstruction

Deconstruction=  The term to me explores the breakdown of a garment, which also implies exploring the process of how the garment was put together and the making process.

To the left are my designs for the de-constructed garment, I focused on layering and detailing with pockets. My main inspiration came from Vivienne Westwood's Red Label collection F2010 RTW.  Some of the garments in this collection played a huge part on how I placed my reconstructed pieces, as I wanted a unique and grungy look for this design.
I mainly looked at reconstructing jeans +shirts as I considered that these were the garments I could do most with, I was most keen about the fact that the jeans would be darker on the inside so once I unpicked the legs and layed them on the stand the two tone effect immediately changed the whole look of my poncho style jacket.

From this project I have learnt, the key term that old clothes can be transformed to create something new + stylish + unique to yourself and that is the potential of this project.

Even though this is a good way of restoring clothes, there are limitations, such as not enough supply of fabric as there is only so much you can get from a pair of jeans, I also came across finding it hard matching pieces together as some weren't big enough to create what I wanted, as shown to the left, above in another garment I produced.

I would consider using this technique as a starting point for a future project as it is a fun way to produce something unique and bold, as you aren't limited with time because clothes with ready embellishment can be used to produce a garment with heavy or intricate detailing, without the time put in!

Project 1

This was a expressive task I was asked to complete on my first day at college, I had to use my imagination, metre of calico, pins and a pair of scissors.  I had to make a garment on the stand using those materials, the aim of this exercise was to express my inner thoughts practically before drawing them.

Her necklace is very interesting and I think she rocks it well, as she has kept the bracelets simple to keep the attention on the necklace, I also think her tattoo sits as an accessory to her style which I think is a bonus. (I LOVE TATS!)

Quirkyy

This shirt is so simple but yet so quirky and style changing as he had teamed it up with black skinny jeans and plain black trainers. The shirts detailing is very delicate but yet it seems like it will go with almost anything! Love it.

I like her sense of mixing sporty with
funky prints and a hint of geek chic which is enforced by her choice of glasses. She aswell has really cool hair, I'm loving the dip dye trend!

Collar's Up

I LOVE THIS! I'm a HUGE fan of collars, I think they are so cool and can funk up any boring outfit.  I am loving the new detachable collars as they can be added to any top to make a statement!

Pink Streak

Love her long distressed hair! Her crop top and hot pants scream summer, but teamed up with the demin jacket she tones the look down for the summer in London.