What is happening in my studio these days...............

Basically, my studio is crazy. I have been so busy with projects, that I can hardly breathe! Here is a sample of what I have been working on lately.

First and foremost, I have been working on my competition garment for fashion design. We were each given a different artist and art movement for our inspiration. I got Bridgett Riley and Op Art. I thought that there were a lot of very exciting things that I could do with this, so I was pretty happy. I finally settled on using Bridgett Riley's Movement in Squares for my inspiration. 

So I decided to make my bodice incorporate this illusion, with the narrowest squares at the waistline (naturally!). I initially was going to piece the checkerboard, but I chose instead to weave the squares out of black and white tulle. This was the beginning . . .

And it's growing . . . 

And growing . . .

And finally I finished it!

Yes, it doesn't look great in this photo, but it hasn't been lined yet. But I think it turned out well. I mean, it better look good, because I spent three nights weaving it! This next photo is the petticoat for the skirt. It's huge! 

The other project that I have been working on is a purse for my accessories class. I used horses as my inspiration (big surprise!) and I used a snaffle bit as a found object. I thought it turned out really cute. What do you think? The body is made out of suede and the purple is real leather.

Storyboard

Here is my Storyboard from stylesight.com. My inspiration was, obviously, extreme weather, like tornados. Severe storms have always fascinated me and I think that the clouds offer great silhouettes and textures for inspiration. The colors are beautiful and they are so varied for one storm to the next. I want my line to contain stormy and dull colors, and I want to have a silhouettes inspired by tornados. Small and narrow bottoms will be pared with flowing and loose tops. Unique cloud-like prints and fabric will offer variations and will create movement on the garments. Would you wear it? Let me know what you think!

Fashion Influence 2012

     Lately, whenever you hear anything about the year 2012, you naturally thing about doomsday. Of course, the Mayans must have known and understood it all, I mean, look how their culture stood the test of time . . . okay, that was sarcastic. But seriously, why is society so hyped up about this whole end-of-the-world idea? Why do we constantly get excited over 6/6/6 or Y2K? It's not like anything has ever happened on one of those days (except for a few strictly man-made events) . . . 

     I think that people get bored. Plain and simple, we tire of the same stuff day in and day out, so we look to special events to change it up. Wouldn't the end of the world really change your day-to-day life? I think that it is just human nature that we are naturally superstitious, and that our minds make connections when there really aren't any.

      But in regards to fashion, people's clothes usually reflect what they are thinking. So if you are thinking that everyone has been wiped off of the planet, but your are one of the few survivors . . . well . . . 

This lovely photo is courtesy of the Internet Movie Database, and it is from the film 2012. Don't you thing that if this was happening, then it would require some particular fashions?

Here are a few photos of what I would image end-of-the-world fashion looking like. These are from the blog Life is a Fashion Show, but I was not able to find the designer or photographer. 

And I just liked this next one. Why not become part of the apocalypse? Or maybe, the aliens will fall for it, and leave you be! This lovely accessory was designed by Chris Eckert. You can also sport the classy shell-shaped handbag too, if you want to go for the entire look!

Now this garment is the real deal. If you are serious about staying alive and surviving the desolate years, then this is a must. From Dornob.com, this Kevlar and neoprene was designed by Tim Smit. What can you withstand?

But if you aren't interested in withstanding atomic bombs, but you just plan on surviving (and maybe kicking some zombie-butt!) You might want to opt for something a little less bulky. After all, the world will probably be an endless desert of scorching sun. I think Alice's outfit from the film series Resident Evil is really quite inspiring.

Here is another idea for you post-world life. Stay fashionable even no one else is alive!

So, all in all, I think fashion might take a turn for the darker, just because the end of this year is all gloom and doom. People are beginning to prepare and stockpile. Other's are preparing their bomb cellars. But with all these dreary thoughts, something is bound to come out in fashion. But just remember, if the end of the world really does come about, don't forget to show some skin, shred your clothes, and wear dark eyeshadow. The end of the world is nigh!