Manchester Manchester

Today with college we took a trip to Manchester to do some primary research, we were on the hunt for all things sustainable in fashion from companies policies, to fabrics and collections! After a well deserved Nandos and a look around some of the shops (window shopping isn't so fun) we headed down to the costume Gallery where they have a new collection of dior's garments. I found the visit to the gallery helpful for inspiration on different features of garments that I may consider using when designing, I also liked just looking around and seeing how styles and trends have changed and how quickly!!

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ALEXANDER WANG SS14

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THIS DRESSSS!!!!!

Yet so simple yet so chic! This dress is taken from Victoria Victoria Beckham SS14. She looks so amazing in it and the colour and fabric choices are both amazing. The shape is so simple and the dress would be easy to manufacture... its ever so tempting to have ago and put my own spin on it

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Two trends

Within me new brief we have to research into 2 current trends and 2 colour schemes.

TRENDS

 OVERSIZED/UNISEX

 Now me as a person I perticually like oversized garments so I thought I would look into oversize/unisex as I feel the feminine edge and masculine look really bounce off each in a creative and stylish way. I think the looks convey a contemporary uniformed look with a strong aspect of tailoring coming through in the suiting and pin stripes. Also oversized garments are all about hiding the silhouette  and creating any shape you want which allows creativity to flow.

TARTAN

Tartan was my 2nd trend as I am a massive tartan fan! I feel it brings a warm aspect to any outfit, also its a key trend this A/W. The cultural reference behind tartan is scottish bagpipe players as thats where it originates from. When looking into this trend I became fond of the Stella McCartney collection (top middle) as it really reminded me of the laundry bags you can get. Tartan also has a masculine edge to it which links to my 1st trend.

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Design principles

Design principles: line, texture, repetition, graduation, radiation, contrast, harmony, balance, proportation

Silhouettes: stright column, hourglass, trapeze, egg shape, shoulder wedge, natural

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Favourite blogs

So like most Fashion students I go on every social media site and follow near enough the same people/magazines/celebratriy style icons on Twitter, Instagram ect all for one purpose to see what they are wearing or to get the latest trends! Recently blogs are the new big thing to follow trends and get the latest fashion. I am a massive follower of blogs and here are my top 3 favourites at the moment.... 

I especially love this time of year are its LFW and most of the top bloggers get invites to big shows which means you get an inside view from your computer screen and to see what they are wearing!!!

THE MAN REPELLER

manrepeller.com

This blog is written by New Yorker Leandra Medine. She writes posts about her style, what she wears, trend reviews, shows she attends, beauty ect. I find myself drawn back to her blog because she tends to add humour to her posts which is always a bonus as I find myself giggling away as I am reading, I also like her style as she isn't scared to push boundaries.

WEWOREWHAT BY DANIELLE

http://weworewhat.com

Weworewhat is a blog all about style and daily outfits. Danielle who is from NYC first started this blog as a street style blog but she later developed it into a personal style dairy. Her posts include lots of good photography and she also puts down where she got outfits from which is a bonus.

5 INCH AND UP

http://5inchandup.blogspot.co.uk

Orginally from Finland but now living in London Sandra Hagelstam's blog is a key personal style blog. She fills you in on her day to day where abouts and what shes been wearing. I like the way her posts of simple yet her photography and outfits are the main feature.

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Back to normal

Well after spending a little bit of time away from my blog I am now back to reality after having an amazing summer!!

I have happily packed all my summer clothes away and Im ready for A/W and lots of chunky knits. I currently been watching all the LFW shows and wishing I was there... one day. ( I haven't yet decided whose collection is my favourite but Im sure I will let you know).

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