Starting with a non fashion image for example this painting by Albert Irvin to inform both colour palette and shape. I then worked directly on the dress stand to explore a 3-D structure to create volume for an original fashion silhouette. From these early experiments and ideas a designed collection could begin.
Albert Irvin English expressionist abstract artist
Cotton Organdie
Cotton Organdie
Cotton Organdie baged out inverted box pleats
Cotton Organdie Sleeve idea
Cotton Organdie
Cotton Organdie Dress idea with one large
tuck through the middle helps to keep the dresses shape.
Cotton Organdie dress with envelop front
Cotton Organdie dress detail
Cotton Organdie dress