Fashion Designs inspired by traditional cultural dress

Matthew Williamson inspired by traditional Ethiopian dress

Picture retrieved from

http://www.sassybella.com/2007/12/matthew-williamson-inspired-by-traditional-ethiopian-dress/

Mathew Williamson is a fashion designer who was inspired by several traditional cultural dress within Africa. The picture above to your left, features the traditional clothing worn in Ethiopa. The picture to your right features Williamson's designs inspired by the Ethiopian traditional cultural dress. These garments were part of his spring summer 2008 collection.

What is your opinion about the designs?

Do you think his designs are to similar to the original Ethiopian garments? If so, why or why not?

What would you have done differently as a designer ?

Emoticons

3 weeks ago I had a Student teaching Teacher light bulb moment! During my Sewing Techniques class we were conducting presentations and one of my students used emoticons as the basis of inspiration for her fashion design collection. I had never heard of the word emoticons until then. I have however, used emoticons characters. They include lol which means laugh out loud, :-) which means smiley face, and :-( which means sad face. Can you help Ms. David build her emoticon library? Add to this blog the top five emoticons that you use? Please include the meaning for the emoticon you indicate.

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Apple Mac Field Trip

The Apple Mac Field Trip Workshop was a pure Blast!!!!!!!

We learned how to create a Digital Portfolio with Mac's latest software i Keynotes.

Students please use this opportunity to reflect on What you have learned for sure!

Did the trip meet your expectation? If so how? Please explain.

Click on the video below to view our experience

Click below to schedule a field trip
http://www.apple.com/retail/fieldtrip/

We would like to thank Ms. Trottman for informing us about this field trip opportunity.
Thank you to Ms. Chin for escorting the class. A huge thanks to Corren and the lovely staff at NYC Apple Mac 14th street for providing us with excellent service.
And a special thank you to our Principal, Ms. Nieto and our Assistant Principal Ms. Lasky for their support!

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INSPIRATION

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/inspiration defines inspiration as

• an inspiring or animating action or influence: I cannot write poetry without inspiration.
• a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul.
• the divine quality of the writings or words of a person so influenced.
• the drawing of air into the lungs; inhalation.

This week’s topic is INSPIRATION. Computer Fashion Art, Draping, and Sewing Techniques classes you are each developing Fashion Design Art Projects and you have conducted elaborate research on an artist, cultural costumes, as well as an animal. How will you incorporate these researches onto your designs? What will be original or unique about your fashion designs?

Draping Week 8

How to make a Duct Tape Dress Form?

The following video teaches you how to make a duct tape dress form. Share your opinions about the video. What do you think are the benefits of creating a duct tape dress form, explain?

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Sewing Techniques Week 8

We have started constructing our shorts and you will be developing a Fashion Art Board Presentation that will tie in with your finished shorts.

http://www.msdavidsonlineclassroom.org/Sample%20Vr1%20Fashion%20Art%20Pjt%201.htm

Answer the following questions about the development of your art project.

Note* your posted response are due by Friday, November 7, 2008, and it is worth 25 points towards your final grade for the finished art project.

1. Who is your customer target?
2. What is your basis of inspiration for the collection?
3. Will you include any of the current trends research onto your designs, if so explain?

FINISHED ART PROJECT IS DUE MONDAY NOVEMBER 17TH

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Visual Artist

This week we are going to start working on our Portfolio Development unit. The first research will involve choosing one visual artist. The following pictures represents different type of visual art works. Click on the links to learn more about each.

Surrealism Art

http://www.answers.com/topic/surrealism

Pop Art

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/pop+art

Abstract Art
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract_art

"Delightful" by Chidi Okoye click for more abstract art

African Art
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_art

Ashantie Queen

Which artist do you plan to conduct your research on? How will you include the art work on your fashion designs?

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Sewing Techniques Week 7

We Wear Short Shorts!

It is that time of the year when I encourage students to design and construct a garment. I am excited to see your original design ideas! You have each been asked to find a woven fabric of your choice, as well as trims and findings that will best communicate your design inspiration.

• Based on the samples we have completed, which seams are you going to use to construct your shorts?
• What type of trimmings and findings are you going to use on your shorts?


• Which Spring / Summer 2009 Current Trends will you incorporate onto your design?

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Our Trip To The Rubin Museum

On October 15, 2008 we were fortunate to be showered with a lovely weather and a field trip destination to the Rubin Museum. We also had the pleasure of being accompanied by our English teacher Ms. Hibbert and our Fine Art teacher Dr. Sieunarine.I am sure you all agree that the learning experience was phenomenal. It started with Ms. Sangay Choden who is the WEAVER-IN-RESIDENCE, and a master weaver from the village of Khoma in Northeastern Bhutan. We had the honor of watching Ms. Choden weave a Kira. "Kira is an intricately woven and embroidered silk piece of cloth used as a skirt in Bhutanese traditional dress."

Click below to view the weaving in progress.

Students please share your experience with the What I learned for Sure Community!

We would like to thank our Principal, Ms. Nieto, Ms. Boulamali, Ms. Serrano, and Ms. Lasky for facilitating the field trip. We would also like to thank Ms. Elizabeth Cintron, the group visit host at the Rubin museum for welcoming and accommodating us.

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Draping Week 7

We are currently in the process of developing our first fashion art projects. The designs will be inspired by various animals.

The following designs were featured in a previous Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and they were each inspired by different exotic animals.

Which animal will you use for your design collection? Which design category did you choose and how will you integrate the visual characteristics of that animal onto your original designs?

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Computer Fashion Art Week 7

Printed fabrics are at the center of the fashion world. You will soon be applying color and repeat fabric prints on the casual sportswear collection you are currently working on in class.
Identify each fabric print below, conduct an internet research and list 2 facts you learned about each print.

1) 2)

3)

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Draping 1 Week 6

Congratulations! You have just completed your first drape . On the bodice of this drape you constructed two darts, and this week we are learning about the various darts that can be found on a bodice. The following pictures depict several different darts. Identify each dart and explain what the purpose of a dart is.

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

Please site your references!!
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Computer Fashion Art Week 6

Students, your knitwear designs this past week were fabulous! Many of you used various different patterns. The following pictures depict various knit wear patterns and designs. Conduct an Internet research and identify the name for each knitwear pattern. Also include a description of the stitch and any other additional information you learned about them. Feel free to use the knit wear work sheet I gave you.

Please site your references!!

1) 2)

3) 4)

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Sewing Techniques Week 6

This past week we constructed a Tailored Seam and a

Flat Fell Seam What are these seams used for? And how can you as a designer use these seams in your original design ideas?

Please site your references!!

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Computer Fashion Art week 5

Collage created by Anrenys C. Fashion Illustration by Nathaniel W.

You are currently designing a Casual Sportswear design collection. Based on our class discussion, the information posted on msdavidsonlineclassroom.org, as well as your personal knowledge, how would you define casual sportswear clothing? Who are the fashion designer's who specialize in this category? List 4 retail stores that sell this type of clothing?


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Draping Week 5

This week we completed our Basic Skirt Drape! The picture to your left is a 3/4 view of a basic skirt drape. By looking at this picture can you list and identify the name of 8 important details that helped you drape the basic skirt?

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Sewing Techniques Week 5

Catch Stitch is a type of hand hemming stitch. This past week you learned how to execute a Catch Stitch, and you will soon learn about other hand hemming stitches. Research the Internet and find two other types of hemming stitches. Describe what it looks like, and where or how it is commonly used. Please site your reference.

The following URL gives you a clear definition of a Catch Stitch

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/catch%20stitch?r=14

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Sewing Techniques Week 4

Machine sewing is the technique and skill used to permenantly combine and stitch pieces of cloth together to create a product that can be worn, or for furnishing usage. This week in class we learned how to thread a machine and execute parallel stitches on a sample. Did you know that Top Stitching is also used for decorative purposes? Check out the top stitch decoration on the following Boots and Jeans.

Can you think of products other than clothing that is created by sewing the fabric together? If so what is the name of the product, and what is it's end usage purpose?

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Draping Week 4

We draped a Mandarin Collar on our Basic Bodice. Use the Internet to conduct a research on the origins of the Mandarin Collar. Have you seen any Fashion Designer use the Mandarin Collar in their collections? If so, who was the designer, and where can we view the garment?

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Computer Fashion Art Week 4

The design category that we focused on for our weekly sketch this past week was Intimate Apparel. List 5 to 8 type of clothing pieces that would be included in this category. Use Internet research and or the worksheet provided to you. Name 4 Fashion Designers that specialize in Intimate Apparel.

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Sewing Techniques Week 3

This past week we completed our Hand Embroidery samples. List the various stitches you learned how to sew, and discuss how you will use them in your original design ideas. Conduct a brief Internet research and list 4 facts about Hand Embroidery. Include the URL from the website that you found your information on. Please be mindful of the facts that your classmates have listed to keep from repeating the same information.

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Draping 1 Week 3

Muslin is the main fabric used in the fashion industries to drape a wide variety of original design ideas. In fact this week we used it to drape our basic bodice. Conduct a brief Internet research, and list 4 facts that you have learned about this fabric. Include the URL from the website that you found your information on. Please be mindful of the facts that your classmates have listed to keep from repeating the same information.

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Computer Fashion Art Week 3

This week in class we are using Adobe Illustrator CS2 to draw a Flat Illustration of a Jacket and Pants. How would you define a flat illustration? What is the purpose of flat illustrations and why is it important for designers to be able to draw this way?

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Spring / Summer 2009 FASHION WEEK

The Spring / Summer 2008 Fashion Show is currently taking place in New York City. Many major designers are showcasing their collection. All of the NYC journals, television, and internet sites have published visual, as well as written information about the fashion previews. What is your opinion on the fashion trends you have observed? Do you have any response or opinions about the class discussions we have had about fashion week? Which fashion trends do you consistently see on all of the runway shows?

To view Fashion Week Videos log onto http://www.amny.com/entertainment/custom/fashion/fashionweek/

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Draping I Week 1

Welcome fashion Designer’s of tomorrow. This week you will be introduced to the Draping 1 course work, and will learn what the instructional objective is for this class. What do you expect to learn in this class, and do you believe it is important for fashion designers to be able to drape? If so, why or why not. I look forward to your responses and reflections!

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Computer Fashion Art Week 1

Welcome fashion Designer’s of tomorrow. This week you will be introduced to the Computer Fashion Art course work, and will learn what the instructional objective is for this class. As you know, computer technology is the center of all career paths in one way shape or form. What do you expect to learn in this class, and how do you think today fashion designers use computers in the fashion industries? I look forward to your responses and reflections!

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Sewing Techniques I Week 1

Welcome fashion Designer’s of tomorrow. This week you will be introduced to the Sewing Techniques 1 course work, and will learn what the instructional objective is for this class. Do you have a garment that you have sewn? If so, please describe what it looks like and how you constructed the garment. What is the one thing you would like to design and construct for yourself? I look forward to your responses and reflections!

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Last Class Reflection

Dear Trio Students,
Today is the last class, and you will be presenting your final projects. In 2 to 3 sentences describe how you will conduct your presentation, and what will you discuss with your classmates, teacher, and counselors?

Trio Computer Class

Welcome! Group A and Group B, please take the time to write about what you learned in the computer class. I can't wait to read your reflections!
-Ms. David