Memorable examples of Wearable Art

You can't deny that Christian Dior's shows are memorable. What I loved about the Fall/Autumn 2003 show was the silhouette, the bold and exuberant use of colour and the fabric details. From stiff and royal to sheer and sensual, this show was about extremes for me, and wearable art, without a doubt.

The way the silhouette is changed by the shapes of the fabric, is just like Westwood, and one of my favourite aspects of wearable art.

Interpreting Collections - Spring

Spring 2010 - ready to wear

VERSACE

Again and again I keep getting reminded that "fresh" is just another word for "forgotten". In Versace's collection there are complex prints and vibrant colours. Colours which remind me of the '60s and prints which are a little on the psychedelic side.

This collection is exciting to me because it utilises icons from the past, little snippets which we're familiar with, which have been changed subtly. There are studs, pastels, big sunglasses and 'out-there' fabrics and what appear to be leg warmers in vinyl. Regardless of the wearability of these garments it has to be said that this is a risky move on the designers part. Not everyone is keen to return to the past, but this is something which the fashion industry does quite often.

These short skirts and tight jackets remind me of filmic depictions of the rock 'n' roll era, attitude, spunk and big hair. Metal and pout!

Spring 2010 - ready to wear

VERSACE

Spring 2010 - ready to wear

VERSACE

Where might one wear such garments I hear you ask? Well, if you're the party going type then there's your answer, however if you are the bookish, hard working type with some passion for clothes. You might take some aspects of this collection and interpret them through the "work lense". Probably leave the legwarmers for social activities, unless your workplace is suitably groovy.

Think pastel shades (shirts and skirts), a bit of vintage metal (definitely belts), bright patterned fabric for highlights (a scarf or two never went astray and a bright jacket can be just the ticket to brighten up the day). I fully intend to do some sketches to bring these thoughts into reality. Stay tuned.

Spring 2010 - ready to wear

VERSACE

Spring 2010 - ready to wear

VERSACE

Where might one wear such garments I hear you ask? Well, if you're the party going type then there's your answer, however if you are the bookish, hard working type with some passion for clothes. You might take some aspects of this collection and interpret them through the "work lense". Probably leave the legwarmers for social activities, unless your workplace is suitably groovy.

Think pastel shades (shirts and skirts), a bit of vintage metal (definitely belts), bright patterned fabric for highlights (a scarf or two never went astray and a bright jacket can be just the ticket to brighten up the day). I fully intend to do some sketches to bring these thoughts into reality. Stay tuned.

Sketch #1

I have a fascination with the past, but I didn't set out to draw a 50's pin up tonight, this theme just emerged - the hair was the icing on the cake as it were, a big, blonde cake. Comments welcome. More pictures to come, which, I hope will retain their skin color and not turn as washed out as this.