Aspiring Fashion Designers Lookbook, Post your Work. (See Post #1 before posting.)

[Rightguard]

not to be rude but I did not like how any of the models walked.

 

[J'aime_la_mode]

What are you guys using to color your illustrations? Is most of it donw on the computer? I usually use a mix of watercolor, colored pencils and markers, and the color never comes out quite as good as it does on some of yours.

 

[Colette_B]

JR1,
I think your collection overall has a modern, metropolitan feel to it, which is great. My favorite pieces have to be the fur lined coats and skinny trousers. The ball gowns also look magnificent, I'm wondering what kinds of fabrics you would choose to construct these looks with. I love how structual the gowns are, I design a lot of my concepts with similar architecture . . . . . . Your collection has a lot of chic wearable pieces (like the trousers, coats, and jackets.) I can also see these gowns worn at evening galas as well, . As muxu and gius have said, I would like to see a few or maybe a favorite look of yours in detail, with fabric choice, if you've gotten that far in terms of the concept.

 

[Little Duck]

It's been a while since I've posted anything (and I havent posted much to begin with), so I thought I'd let everyone know I'm still alive and reading the forums. (If anyone cares that is haha) and maybe soon I'll post something

 

[Ceptuouse]

thanks Colette

honestly, it is on my list of things to do i will do it when im back from london

 

[Morningstar]

This is a fraction of my thesis:
Look 1:
1. Moleskin jacket with sateen ruffle detail
2. Black/black floral jaquard cotton dress with silk satin bodice

Look 2:
1. Purple chiffon paisley henley dress with organza ruffle and bib

Look 3:
1. Purple/black alpaca herringbone vest
2. Cotton dress with burn out polka dots (instead of printed or jacquard dots the dots are semi sheer)

 

[Morningstar]

1: Inspiration
2 - 4: Illustrations
5: Tee shirts for collection
6 - 8: Some of the looks in progress
9: Completed looks

 

[gius]

Beautiful work, morningstar !!
I love your use of different fabrics
and details (like on collar and hems)
It's great seeing the finished products!!

Did you do the prints on the fabric yourself? I love the subtle grey print on the grey dress

 

[Morningstar]

Thank you. Which dress were you referring to? In any case all the fabrics were purchased from Mood (made famous by Project Runway).

Here are the details of the 3 selected looks:

Look 1:
1. Moleskin jacket with sateen ruffle detail
2. Black/black floral jaquard cotton dress with silk satin bodice

Look 2:
1. Purple chiffon paisley henley dress with organza ruffle and bib

Look 3:
1. Purple/black alpaca herringbone vest
2. Cotton dress with burn out polka dots (instead of printed or jacquard dots the dots are semi sheer)

I should also note that the looks evolved from the collection. I don't have the sketch for the first dress, but the jacket for the first look evolved into the one shown in the photo. The polka dot burn out dress has one skirt instead of two and no sleeves as opposed to the sketch.

 

[maganda_x3]

Thank you. Which dress were you referring to? In any case all the fabrics were purchased from Mood (made famous by Project Runway).

Here are the details of the 3 selected looks:

Look 1:
1. Moleskin jacket with sateen ruffle detail
2. Black/black floral jaquard cotton dress with silk satin bodice

Look 2:
1. Purple chiffon paisley henley dress with organza ruffle and bib

Look 3:
1. Purple/black alpaca herringbone vest
2. Cotton dress with burn out polka dots (instead of printed or jacquard dots the dots are semi sheer)

awesome morningstar! your flats are amazing, haha i'm assuming you went/go to parsons? i was just there this summer for an intensive in fashion design. i heart richard & felice!

 

[gius]

I was referring to...
in the "garments on the hangers" section,
the grey dress inside the grey jacket with the shiny ruffles.
That's cool that you can get so many subtle shades in that Mood shop.
I heard famous designers also go there?


What are flats?

 

[Morningstar]

I was referring to...
in the "garments on the hangers" section,
the grey dress inside the grey jacket with the shiny ruffles.
That's cool that you can get so many subtle shades in that Mood shop.
I heard famous designers also go there?


What are flats?

Guis

Oh, it's actually black. I think it's the flash. It's a black satin bodice with a large black/black floral jacquard skirt. When I get the chance I will post another collection.

Mood actually gets leftover fabric supply from large companies. Big designers make factory orders for their fabric from mills around the world. Apparently when I check the style tag for the alpaca for my vest it said it came from Peter Som, heh.

Flats are the construction drawings next to those illustrations. I'm actually not proud of those. Those are probably my worst flats from senior year.

maganda_x3

Yes, I did attend Parsons, I just graduated in May. I've never had either of them, but Felice knows me. She's pretty tough, hahaha.

 

[Colette_B]

I really like the violet dress with the black jacket and tights, great combination !.

 

[Morningstar]

1 - 3: Inspiration, Industrial designer Tord Boontje
http://www.tordboontje.com/ (For more picture that inspired check out his group of works titled "Wednesday"
4-6 My collection:
Look 1:
a. Printed silk jersey dress with Tord Boontje print
b. White cotton twill cropped jacket with floral embroidery on cuff
Look 2:
a. chiffon blouse with georgette petal appliqué
b. cotton twill cropped pants with red pipped hem
Look 3:
a. cotton blouse with cap sleeve
b. silver silk brocade pants
Look 4:
a. denim blazer with chiffon and organza floral belt
b. silk jersey tank
c. camel cotton sateen bootcut pants
Look 5:
a. metallic silver jersey cardigan
b. jersey wrap top
c. washed silk shorts with floral appliqué side inserts
Look 6:
a. cotton gabardine trench with pintuck detail and flower appliqué on patch pocket
b. printed jersey tights
Look 7:
a. fine jersey top with floral print
b. denim skinny jeans with print pocket detail
Look 8:
a. silver bomber jacket with brushed cotton floral collar with eyelet detail
(collar creates effect of fur from far away, but up close it a series of cotton garlands together)
b. jersey tank
c. dip dye pleated dress
Look 9:
a. stretch cotton twill jacket with peplum and pintuck detail
b. cotton sateen shorts, contrast waistband with petal trim
Look 10:
a. metallic jersey tank with large eyelets
b. georgette strip skirt with chiffon trim
Look 11:
a. chiffon and organza garland layer dress with taffeta underskirt
(same look as Boontje lamp)
Look 12:
a. georgette strip tank dress
Look 13:
a. washed silk dress with floral appliqué inserts
Look 14:
a. chiffon and organza garland lamp dress with taffeta underskirt

To create the garland effect (especially for the two dresses at the end) the material would be laser cut (same process Tord uses).

 

[Morningstar]

2 looks from different collections:

Look 1: Modern furnature collection
Look 2: Kenzo Minami inspired collection

 

[gius]

really nice drawings and explanations, morningstar
i'm interested to see how the floral appliqué ones will come out

what does it mean by 'washed'?
washed silk shorts, washed silk dress...
does it mean the fabric is dyed and then washed out?

 

[Morningstar]

really nice drawings and explanations, morningstar
i'm interested to see how the floral appliqué ones will come out

what does it mean by 'washed'?
washed silk shorts, washed silk dress...
does it mean the fabric is dyed and then washed out?

Washed silk is a type of fabric. The silk is woven and then washed so it has a really soft hand.

An example a washed silk garment by Dana Buchman:

Source: saksfifthavenue.com

 

[gius]

^I see now. Thanks
Did you build a mood board for inspiration for your collections? It seems like many students at Parsons do this. Maybe the teachers advise it

 

[Morningstar]

^I see now. Thanks
Did you build a mood board for inspiration for your collections? It seems like many students at Parsons do this. Maybe the teachers advise it

All students are required to have a mood board, fabric board and flats for their projects. No teacher will allow a student to show their work without a mood board.

 

[Papercut Crisis]

Nice morningstar. Can I see your moodboards? I think my designs pretty much capture my mood... haha