FAD

"The advancement of education in fashion design and related subjects by creating a culture which promotes the dignity, true worth and beauty of the individual through projects, activities, lectures, publications and events.”

Fashion Awareness Direct, who set the brief for my jacket/group project, is a creative charity who enables young and emmerging design talent with opotunities to show their collections in fashion shows and also to participate in workshops that further their learning and practical skills. They also place a high emphasis on developing confidence and experience which enables young talent to succeed in a difficult industry.

FAD aim to make people central to design, promoting respect for the wearer and as well as promoting art and culture in fashion.

They try to create challenging briefs and competitions to inspire intelligent design and individual expression. After looking at the semi finalists of the Traces project brief i can understand how FAD is such an amazing organisation for young talent as the responses chosen were intelligent, well thought out and truly inspirational.

My Salvation!

This is what fashion is for... to inspire you when you thought ideas would never come! The only thing keeping me going with my designing at the moment is the dream that one day i'll get to create something like this....

Breakthrough!

Finally designed a jacket that i like and want to make!! This is the confidence boost i've been needed this week :) Became really inspired by a photograph that i've had since i was a child, which has both the origami edge to it and the personal memory link needed for our project. Been really inspired to continue with this line of designing.
Its a really versatile idea so it works for all garments and therefore has been relativly simple to incorporate into my designing.

PPRD2 Task: Key sites

One of our PPRD2 tasks was to find out what a few key websites are:

• Fashion Monitor: A site delivering the key insider knowldge of the style and beauty industries. Includes a daily news report and a massive list of contacts and updates from the biggest names.
• Mintel: Provides market research for users.
• Companies House: Provides information on all listed UK companies

PPRD2 Task: Five Year Plan

I used to have an extremely well thought out five year plan plus a relatively organised ten year one... however i didnt plan for changes in situation and point of view lol.
My plan to move to london for my third year of my degree is no longer on my agenda - instead i've decided to stay in bmournemouth for my top up year as the turoe time, studio space and general atmosphere seems to be more to my liking then the reports i've been getting from my london sources.
However after this third year i would love to move up to the capital and do a masters at the royal college of arts or csm - a girl can dream! After that i'm considering a move into couture - i have some great contacts from my placements which will help with this and its the area i've always wanted to go into - but i guess im open to change...

Designing issues

I have serious designing issues... Thought this project would be a breeze to design for however i just cant seem to get inspired! I think the group element is throwing me off a little - trying to fit your designing style in with everyone elses ideas is tricky, especially as im such an independant worker. As our project is all about memories im looking back at childhood memories and family history, as well as looking at the collective element of the project, which involves embellishment and wearing your memories on your sleeve- quite literally. Its proving challenging to tie all the ideas together and come up with a clearly defined direction in which to design.

Need inspiration soon!

R&R Loves...

I'm in love with these shoes.... Dolce and Gabbana and spotted on a styling website.