50 More Illustrations

So as part of my application to one of the fashion design degree courses I had to create '50 ideas for Fashion'. Thought I'd share them here..

Emie

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Some Illustrations

A few years ago I used to find drawing such a task. I thought it took hours to get an accurate representation of what you were depicting, matching up all the tones and lines and so it took a lot for me to want to draw. I always enjoyed it but it got a little tedious and I would want to work and rework everything so that it looked 'perfect'. Wow, I'm glad I don't think like that now. I appreciate the talent of those who can make things like photo-realistic, but I realise if I wanted that effect, I could just take a photo. I'm really enjoying some new styles I've picked up over the past year or so which are really quick and have a lot more character.

Emie

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PATTERNS AND CONSTRUCTIONS - PART 2

Wrap dress coat modelled by my beautiful sister. Styled and photographed by me.

Coat - Emily Tan

Shoes - COS

Lips - MAC Media and Revlon Va Va Violet

PATTERNS AND CONSTRUCTION

This project started with me receiving a vintage wrap dress pattern and the task of altering it to make it 'cooler' or more contemporary. I ended up making a wool coat but I think that the construction hints at its origins. I was interested in the history of the wrap dress - designed to flaunt a woman's curves and show liberation for women. In contrast I have included an androgynous touch, drowning the silhouette and inverting it so instead of an hour glass you have a diamond like shape. I also thought about women nowadays who are stronger, goal oriented and less 'flirty housewife'. A coat is more indicative of this as it is functional and shows that the role of the woman is no longer in the household to look pretty. I got rid of any bright colour or feminine prints to also portray this strength and to make the construction the main focus of my coat.

Don't Overthink It

I think it is typical for art students to worry over their 'final' pieces of work. I know that's one of my problems, especially now that I'm trying to loosen up and draw more quickly. This is a sheet of paper I used to practice faces before I chose the 'final' one. I actually prefer them to half of my overthought drawings.

Emie x