Assignment Overload

The module has begun, and I can honestly say that I forgot the intensity of being at FEDISA. That was until day one. It was visual week, and after being told that our croquis books (Design and idea books) were no longer allowed to be called that (They are now visual diaries), we began our new assignments.

The first storyboards for this module were client based. I chose the "Party Girl" who was petite, and was interested in skinny jeans and killer heels. The colour palette was nude, dark blue, coral, yellow and a hint of dark green.

I chose the the theme, "Soho Chic", as it is the typical upper London party area.

Below are some extracts from my trend book, and a picture of my mood board and styling board:

Introduction

A client has approached a fashion designer with a request to have two outfits tailor made for their personal style, as well as for these two outfits to be styled with appropriate accessories, shoes and hairstyles.

The client needs her personal traits and taste to be shown through her clothing and accessories.

The theme chosen for this client is “Soho Chic”. The theme emulates the typical London Soho nightlife, which is trendy and fashionable. It is classy, yet risk taking, and has muted colour ways, with a pop of colour throughout.

The client will be styled to attend a VIP party in Soho, or to paint the town red. She will also be styled to enjoy shopping with friends while having a bistro lunch.

This is chic, fun and Soho.

Client Specifications

“The Party Girl”

This client is a young female who is better known as “the party girl”.

She is a vibrant woman who is interested in new trends and is very modern.

Although she is petite, she still likes to defy heights with killer heels or boots, as well as skinny legs and interesting colours.

Her colour preferences include; nudes, yellow, coral, grey and dark green, but she does not like very bright colours.

This client is extremely outgoing, and enjoys the nightlife as well as shopping with her friends.

Her appearance is interesting, with medium length brown hair that is always updated with the latest cuts and highlights.

She appreciates gold and bronze for accessories, as this suits her colouring.

Outfit One

‘Denim Chic’

The first outfit will be skinny jeans with three buckled bands on each leg. 

There will be a buttoned down tank top.

There will be a blazer with mock rolled up sleeves and cuffs.

The silhouette is slimming and the length of the jacket will make the legs appear longer.

  

Outfit Two

‘Slim Chic’

The second outfit is a mini dress with a cowl neck and long sleeves.

There will be tights underneath the dress.

The silhouette will add shape to the body, as it will be tight.

The length of the dress will also add length to the clients figure.

Fabrication

Cotton

Denim

Mini Mat

Polyester

Lycra

Colour Ways

Dancing Denim

Cocktail Coral

Groovy Grey

Bold Beige

Next weeks post will be all about my CAD assignment! A website in progress.

Until we meet again

xxx

Final chapter at Cindy Bam Couture

My three week internship has now ended, and I must admit I am quite sad because I had an absolutely fantastic time and I learnt more than I could ever imagine. 

I finally gave my dress in on the last day, and I think that I did a good job seeing as I don't usually work with satin.

I now find myself drawn to couture every time I do research, and I am actually excited to start my couture gown. The Cindy Bam bridal dresses are such an inspiration.

Below are a couple of images of my last few days:

The ladies :)

Myself, Monique and fellow intern, Karla Hyman

Hand sewing  my dress

Monique hard at work

Steam iron

Amazing fabric

Jewellery galore

Pattern making

My favourite dress of all time

Front of my dress

Back of my dress

The studio

Until we meet again

xxx

Cape Town Fashion Week

I was lucky enough to attend CTFW 2011, thanks to Cindy Bam. We arrived at the CTICC to see the Abigail Betz show. I was obviously captivated by the fashion of everyone around me, and spent a good deal of the evening looking at people.

The layout of the ramp was fantastic, as it could be viewed from all four sides. There was a small scale of a shipwreck scene, while the screens showed a full moon. The models walked out in beautiful white evening wear, that eventually faded to black evening wear.

I thought it was especially positive that Abigail Betz chose for the models to stay on the ramp, as it gave the audience enough time to view each item properly.

I must admit that even though there was not really a showstopper piece, it did not necessarily need one, as each piece was individual and interesting.

Overall, it was a stunning evening, and I made some new contacts.

Below are some images of the evening:

Images of the show

Red Carpet moment :)

Until we meet again

xxx

More internship memories at Cindy Bam Couture.

My internship did not slow down after the sale, which I must add gave me a lot of experience. From brides stressing over the perfect dress, to the mothers of the brides stressing even more, it opened my eyes to what a serious business this was.

However, after the sale day, I helped put all the dresses back in their specific places, and then I was able to carry on sewing my dress. It was so nice to sew things in a new manner, compared to the manner at college. It just gave some diversity, and I learnt a new skill.

In between sewing my dress, I was surrounded by busy designers and seamstresses as they started sewing and preparing the new, custom made bridal wear. I have now got a new appreciation for lace, as it is so delicate, yet so robust at the same time.

I was very pleased to be able to sit in a meeting with Cindy Bam, the designer and the supervisor as they brainstormed for their fashion show in September. I am so happy for them, as they will be showing amongst other well known South African designers, and this is such amazing publicity. 

It will take place at Canal Walk on the 10th of September 2011. Be there!

Another very exciting prospect is Cape Town Fashion Week. It is officially taking place from tonight, and I was pretty sad that I had not booked tickets.  Well, Cindy Bam changed all of that when she invited me to a show tonight. And when I found out it was an Abigail Betz show, I almost fell off my chair. I am so incredibly excited about the show, especially because I will be alongside Cindy Bam and her designer Monique Aspeling. More about that coming soon :)

Below are some images of every day life at Cindy Bam Couture:

The cutting table - beautiful fabrics

A dress being sparkled up for an event

Steaming the fabric to perfection

Leonie Andrews cutting out fabric for a bride



I can not wait to do a post about the show tonight :)

Until we meet again

xxx

Internship at Cindy Bam Couture

I recently started my three week internship, which is a must for any fashion student. I have been privileged enough to have the opportunity to learn and work at Cindy Bam Couture in the Palms Centre.

I literally had no idea where the Palms Centre was until I started my internship, but I soon realised that Cindy Bam had a very well established couture studio. It has been such an experience.

This studio is of an elite quality, with custom made; vintage style wedding dresses being made, as well as amazing couture for celebrities! It is just fantastic, and I have had to prevent myself from falling in love with each piece.

I have been working alongside Cindy Bam, as well as designer and pattern maker, Monique Aspeling. These two ladies, along with their staff are an incredible team that works very hard.

Day one included me finding out that I have to make an evening dress. Stress much?! But how fun it has been!!!

We also prepared for a sale, sewing wedding dresses, beading, and lace work. We even changed the studio around. I have not sat still once, and I love it.

Below are some of the images of Cindy Bam Couture, but there are more to come:

Outside the studio on the day of the sale

Entrance to Cindy Bam Couture

Cindy Bam doing a fitting

Theresa sorting wedding dresses

Monique lacing up a bride

Monique taking part in a photoshoot for the studio

The dresses

More dresses

The lounge

The fabric section

Head piece that I made

Tag for sale day

Sneak peak of the dress I am making

Until we meet again

xxx