Wednesday 2 October 2013

Deconstruction, Reconstruction

                                       Rachel Gilbert                                 Maison Martin A/W 2013         

                            
                                         Undercover A/W 2013                              Ashish Gupta S/S 2013

     
                                                       Marchesa S/S 2011                                      1860's ballgowns

 


This week on my fashion foundation course we were given the task to deconstruct and reconstruct a garment. There are a few fashion designers who do this when making a garment. Ashish Gupta created this piece but fusing together a shirt, sheer top, jeans and a sequin fabric. Although I wouldn't wear it its an interesting design. Undercover also did a Reconstruction garment for their Autumn/Winter 2013 collection when they took womens undergarments to create a dress. I find it inspiring how designers can take one garment and reconstruct it to make a completely different garment. The line design for my dress was inspired by a dress designed by Rachel Gilbert, the lines cleverly create a curvy silhouette. We were only allowed to use what old garments we had brought it. I bought in a plain dress and a skirt from the charity shop. At first I thought having only these two garments would be restrictive but once I got adding pieces together it came together. I was going to use a simple black band for the top strap but then I thought I could actually add the frilly section of the skirt. On someone the strap will lay off of the shoulders. It reminded me of the sleeves from the ball gowns from 1860's. I think the sleeve is quite fun, girly and a bit flirty. I then saw the drawstrings from the skirt and thought it would be nice along the top seams of the dress, this would emphasise the waistline as the eye draws towards it. To add more detailing I thought it would be nice to add a strap of black to the hem of the dress. Because I cut off the straps off the original dress it would stay up so I had to add straps. In doing so I had to add darts to the back and bring it down a bit. I thought it would be pretty to add a bow to the back so I made two straps and sewed it to the dress. I am so pleased with how this turned out. It was easier once I got a few ideas down. All the aspects of the dress create a mature and fun dress. It was fun deconstructing and reconstructing to make a brand new garment. 

























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