Monday, February 26, 2018
Evolution :Natures Patter nation and Armour
MA study 2018
Designing is a place to explore all aspects of Art and Design in its broadest sense. I like to encompass new contemporary art and design strategies and gain new craft practices using critical analysis, contextual and theoretical. I also like to develop a broader and more technical understanding of modern technologies using photographic printing, embroidery and up to date CAD within my design handwriting as a professional designer and educator.
Heritage and Artisan beliefs are a continuing aspect of my practice incorporating eco conscious ethical Art and design philosophy. Artisan based design ranges are becoming increasingly popular with many people wishing to save the planet from unnecessary pollution. Materials and themes are vintage or vintage retro where ever possible following my Art and design philosophy.
My aspirations are about developing vintage inspired embroidered, patchwork, woven embellished, printed fabrics, lace lacer cut out fabrics for fashion and interiors for industry using illustrations to express how they can be used.
Entwining beadwork, photographic prints, rock crystals, metal work and antique materials to evoke an opulent style. My main ideology is to create a coherent identity as a working designer exploring other Art and Design disciplines and combining these into my work to create more interest and uniqueness. I like working within different Art and design disciplines to engage with the Arts World developing a broad design discipline across the Art and Design industry, incorporating a Gallery approach to my continuing practice. Pushing the boundaries of fine Art disciplines, by incorporating art installations akin to fashion and interior design.
My design themes for my Autumn/Winter 2018 include Migration- including modern art influences,19th -20 th Century Arts and crafts, decalage vintage /romantic fusion. Taking contextual themes within seasonal contemporary fashion directions, developing distressed finishes, faded flora’s , hazy blooms/Bucolic Tapestries, Folk Art, 50’s foliage. Developing designs with a montage of fashion eras and inspirations.
My masters would be a time for me to indulge in personal creative urges previously encountered and a forever wishful awareness of art and design.
I would like to follow on from my MA Design course to work freelance as a designer within broader design disciplines and would pursue a PHR in Illustration /fashion /Costume .While continuing part time teaching of Art and Design and general cover work.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Stella and Dot
Stella and Dot are a high end jewellery company that sell direct to the public without using stores. They have a website and they use independent stylist who will exclusively show the new range in the comfort of your own home. 
Friday, June 1, 2012
Check out my new AVON eBrochure!
Check out my new AVON eBrochure!: Hi Everyone! Here's a sneak peak at some of the latest products available in my Avon eBrochure. Be sure to click
Friday, November 25, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Bespoke fashion History
The History of Bespoke Tailoring
Author: amnorge
Bespoke tailoring goes all the way back to the 1300's. The term bespoke originally came from the world renowned Savile Row in London, seen by many as the home of Men's Bespoke Suits. Bespoke means a product has been made specifically to a customer's requirements and came from the statement originally used for men's suits in Savile Row that a suit had รข€˜been spoken' for. In other words, it is for a particular customer. The term is now used for a whole variety of products and not just within the fashion industry. The term tailoring originally meant the specific sewing and pressing techniques that were used for hand-made clothing, although this is now also used wider afield.
Clothing was originally simply a way of covering the body, both from other people's eyes and from the weather conditions. It has over the centuries become a multi billion pound industry though. Hundreds of years ago people would make their own clothes and they were purely used for practical reasons. This gradually developed into the industry it is today. Some realised that they could earn from tailoring, by doing the job for others so they wouldn't have to do it themselves. They would then get paid for this, either in currency or by receiving goods or services in return. This was way before the times of machinery so it was all done by hand. Many quality tailors began to appear as less and less people would make their own clothes - these days making your own clothes is extremely rare.
What started off as a practical solution has become a major fashion over time. First of all having tailored clothes for fashion purposes was exclusively for the higher classes. Gradually the fashions became more stylistic and in the 16th century highly decorative clothing with intricate pattern was the sought after trend. In the following century it became more practical again. There were still certain fashions but practicality became the prime focus. In stark contrast with the 16th century, by the early part of the 1800's very sober colours and pattern were the norm. By the middle part of the 19th century top hats, umbrellas and frock coats became the fashion.
Now large clothing chains have largely taken over the clothing scene. There are therefore not as many specialist tailors as there once were. Due to the mass production the large chains are able to achieve the price of clothing has come down, but because of the lack of specialist tailors, the price of bespoke clothing has actually risen, meaning it is once again more suitable for the wealthy.
Despite the demise in the number of bespoke tailors, there is still a place for them. Although people will generally find clothes to fit in shops by finding the nearest size to them, bespoke clothing is made to fit the exact body shape of the customer. They last longer and are made from better quality materials. They are more expensive but few would deny the quality a hand-made bespoke suit, for example, can provide.
Andrew Marshall (c)
Clothing was originally simply a way of covering the body, both from other people's eyes and from the weather conditions. It has over the centuries become a multi billion pound industry though. Hundreds of years ago people would make their own clothes and they were purely used for practical reasons. This gradually developed into the industry it is today. Some realised that they could earn from tailoring, by doing the job for others so they wouldn't have to do it themselves. They would then get paid for this, either in currency or by receiving goods or services in return. This was way before the times of machinery so it was all done by hand. Many quality tailors began to appear as less and less people would make their own clothes - these days making your own clothes is extremely rare.
What started off as a practical solution has become a major fashion over time. First of all having tailored clothes for fashion purposes was exclusively for the higher classes. Gradually the fashions became more stylistic and in the 16th century highly decorative clothing with intricate pattern was the sought after trend. In the following century it became more practical again. There were still certain fashions but practicality became the prime focus. In stark contrast with the 16th century, by the early part of the 1800's very sober colours and pattern were the norm. By the middle part of the 19th century top hats, umbrellas and frock coats became the fashion.
Now large clothing chains have largely taken over the clothing scene. There are therefore not as many specialist tailors as there once were. Due to the mass production the large chains are able to achieve the price of clothing has come down, but because of the lack of specialist tailors, the price of bespoke clothing has actually risen, meaning it is once again more suitable for the wealthy.
Despite the demise in the number of bespoke tailors, there is still a place for them. Although people will generally find clothes to fit in shops by finding the nearest size to them, bespoke clothing is made to fit the exact body shape of the customer. They last longer and are made from better quality materials. They are more expensive but few would deny the quality a hand-made bespoke suit, for example, can provide.
Andrew Marshall (c)
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Artisan Fashion News
Winter is apon us and the stores are full of new designs to browse apon and purchase.Hobbs is doing its on little Artisan based fashion line.Selecting from the new and inspiring Fashion designers of the British based .
Monday, May 10, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Dolce and Gabanna Spring 2010 fashion show.
Dolce and Gabanna are a real team designing Artisan clothes season upon season.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Garment accessories in fashion trends.
Garment Accessory Role in Fashion Trends
Author: Prabhat Kumar
Garment Accessory and fashion
Garments accessory plays vital role in current fashion trends. Fashion means something new and creative that people like and wish to demand. It is very necessary to find out new and innovative quality making techniques for garment accessories. There are varieties of garment accessories available in the market such as cords, webbings, tapes, drawcords, threads and belts etc.
Garment Accessory as per fashion trends
Garment accessory or narrow farbrics have become an indispensable part of new fashion trends. It offers extra beauty to the product provided it should be of fine quality with innovative designs. Traditional or small scale supplier manufacturer of garment accessory don’t offer innovative solutions as they can’t afford the cost of implantation of new machines and new methods of production.
Garments industry is very competitive and changing industry as per fashion and new demand. In order to increase demand of garment fabrics and products, garments accessory needs to be more beautiful and attractive. With the advent of market demand it is required some changes like in production techniques, color, size, pattern, designs and durability of the products.
Garment industry changing aspects
High level of security is required in case of belts. It is therefore required to use best quality raw material with new and innovative production techniques to provide utmost comfort with higher durability to these life safety belts.
Moreover as per fashion requirements quality printed fabrics are demanded more so new technique that can provide unique printing and designs on the belts. These steps are required to give a new push to fashion industry.
Raw material quality is also affects fashion demand and quality demand. If you are Garment Accessory Manufacturer you need to use high quality of material as per demand and current fashion needs.
Who can offer best services?
Garment Accessory India is a leading manufacturer of Garment Accessory and Narrow Fabrics products. We are the largest supplier and exporter of garment accessories. We offer maximum satisfaction to our customer by providing them desired quality garment accessories. Our Garment Accessories are based on latest fashion trends and manufactured with innovative techniques of production. We provide complete customization as per individual need and requirements.
Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/article_173498_47.html
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Original Sample fashion knits featured.
Original Sample fashion knits are featured in this weeks Etsy treasury advert.
Lots of lovely fashionable vintage style knitted cardigans and accessories for christmas gifts link-http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=96085
Lots of lovely fashionable vintage style knitted cardigans and accessories for christmas gifts link-http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=96085
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Ethical fashion philosophy.
Ethical fashion is the New Buzz word for eco friendly clothing that embelishes social
responsibilities.
Responsible.Ethical Fashion can equate exquisite design and quality without loosing touch with morality and ethical standards.
Ethical fashion philosphy embraces the concept of creating beautiful designs with ethical production practices.
An ethical fashion collection means from fibre production to the finishing stitches.A conscious effort has been made to repect the people involved and also pretect our precious eco system and planet.
Sustainable fabrics and fibres,vintage buttons and fabric are all used to create artisan pieces of fashionable disireable choices to buy.
Ethical fashion philosphy is simple.The peolpe involved in this inspiring eco sound fabric and fashion industry believe that fashion should be ethical and not just beatiful.
Victoria Meadows the founder and designer of Original Sample eco fuses recycled fabrics into detail within her collection.Combining the richness of historical fashion values with contemporary western styling
.The combination of classic and contemporary makes her designs timeless and wearable.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Cashmere ,Angora/Wool and alpaca/Wool
Fabulous new yarns available on line at Original Sample at etsy.com.The Artisan website based in New York.Also great special offer purchase more than one item and recieve free shipping.Choose any style re-design an item for your own tastes and bespoke your own size at www.originalsample.etsy.com
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Original Sample Winter collection.
Special offer this month on the original sample website is free shipping on multipule purchases.Great winter woolies and soft wintery wooly hats at www.originalsample.etsy.com
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Put humanity into your wardrobe.
In to days fashion scene the buzz word is ethical clothing.Eco and green being a later day explanation.The Ethical is based on a reaction to the greedy profit loving fashion industry.The use of chemicals and third world poor working standards.
Sustainable fashion is also a key Fraze via a fashion evolution,regarding an awareness about proper maintenance of our Eco system.
Original Sample embellishes all these concerns within there collection of accessories.Buy vintage and buy vintage inspired to create a fabulous wardrobe of clothing with longitude in terms of sustaining a fashion direction that is timeless and stylish
Sustainable fashion is also a key Fraze via a fashion evolution,regarding an awareness about proper maintenance of our Eco system.
Original Sample embellishes all these concerns within there collection of accessories.Buy vintage and buy vintage inspired to create a fabulous wardrobe of clothing with longitude in terms of sustaining a fashion direction that is timeless and stylish
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Original Sample creates new range.
Original sample is in the process of developing a bag range made from vintage fabrics,patch worked in a traditional process.Green clothing,fashion accessories.Lets face it,it's in vogue.
There's a wave of econscious consumer which is growing into a big green movement.Keeping the spirit to create a cleaner,healthier,cleaner earth.We want organic foods and now we want organic clothing and vintage reclaimed fashion.
There's a wave of econscious consumer which is growing into a big green movement.Keeping the spirit to create a cleaner,healthier,cleaner earth.We want organic foods and now we want organic clothing and vintage reclaimed fashion.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Original Sample eco bespoke designer ethical clothing.
Unique bespoke fashion clothing using ethical sustainable production policies.Buy browse or shop at<http://originalsample.etsy.com>
Customer feed back Original Sample Eco.
This blog has been created to inform people considering to purchase eco-friendly sustainable products from The Original Sample Eco fashion range.Whether it's a romantic cardigan,corsage broach or even vintage buttons or craft supplies.The website address is www.originalsample.etsy.com.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
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11-Feb-09 20:39
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11-Feb-09 15:53
Designer knit vintage style waistcoat (#280293179189)
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09-Feb-09 14:26
Designer knit beret and scarf set in pure wool. (#280305768889)
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08-Feb-09 13:17
Glastonberry vintage style beret with roses. (#280307961264)
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lovely garment - super design - pleasant communication - fast delivery
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05-Feb-09 23:20
Designer knit vintage style waistcoat (#280302799205)
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05-Feb-09 23:20
Designer corsage broach in vintage fabric and detail. (#280302802298)
£3.50
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11-Feb-09 20:39
Designer knit vintage 40's style cardigan in pure wool. (#280306833023)
£24.99
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love it thanks
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artemisdoter ( 69)
11-Feb-09 15:53
Designer knit vintage style waistcoat (#280293179189)
£19.99
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Very pleased with quality and delivery
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dorrieben ( 30)
09-Feb-09 14:26
Designer knit beret and scarf set in pure wool. (#280305768889)
£14.99
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just as advertised great seller would recommend
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8893william ( 26)
08-Feb-09 13:17
Glastonberry vintage style beret with roses. (#280307961264)
£4.99
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lovely garment - super design - pleasant communication - fast delivery
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bibelotwo ( 597)
05-Feb-09 23:20
Designer knit vintage style waistcoat (#280302799205)
£19.99
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wonderful whimsical item - pleasant communication - fast delivery
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bibelotwo ( 597)
05-Feb-09 23:20
Designer corsage broach in vintage fabric and detail. (#280302802298)
£3.50
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
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