2009年6月25日 星期四

3.1: 6 Functions of Dress

1.Environmental Protection



Arab

In desert area, this kind of garment is not only their culture, but also is an environmental protection. It can people from sunlight and cover noses to cut off sand.

2.Decoration



Atayal Tribe, Taiwan

Tattooing on the face symbolizes becoming a real man or woman for Atayal tribe in Taiwan. And it also represents beauty. Every tattoo has different meaning.

3.Gender Differentiation



Speedo, swimming wear collections

Swimming wears are always different for men and women. Men’s swimming wear usually has only one part, swimming brief/short. For women, it cover the chest and hips.

4.Group Membership



Karl Kani 2009

Hip Pop style, The group members of hip pop style dress themselves like this, wide hoodies, jeans and T-shirts etc.

5.Ceremonialism



Pronovias 2010 collection

White symbolizes pure and beauty. It’s a culture in many countries. Bride should wear white dress in the wedding.

6.Sexual Enhancement



30’s 40s’ Cheongsam, China

Chinese think that it is sexy and elegant when women wear cheongsam. This kind of garment can show woman’s body well. It is popular in 30’s and 40’s in China.

2009年6月21日 星期日

2.1: Source Book Entry: Materials


FREE EAST spring/2005

Chinese Silk + cotton

These garments were designed by FREE EAST. It uses Chinese painting as pattern on the silk. Making cheongsam has a new different look.



Japanese Kimono

It wrap in fine Japanese conttons or enhance a doorway with traditional Japanese Noren.



Women's Greatcoat Dress 1795

India textile
with many colorful and complicated pattern




Linen dress with Art Nouveau motifs
American Textile

new technological textile, light and good quality



Thai Silk

a hand-woven fabric, is noted for its exceptional luster, texture and its striking complement of contrastiong colors-such as emerald green and magenta-coexisting in perfect harmony.





Viona dress 2009
pattern:Villikaali(Maiji & Kristina Isola)
100% Silk

morden silk with pattern



The Coat of Arms of Charles 1679

it worked in gold and colored threads
weaved by los of different threads

2009年6月17日 星期三

1.1 Fashion Source book

The is one of my favorite brand, V&R. It was created by Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren.
Every time I watch Viktor & Rolf’s runway show, it always makes me smile. The two talented young design partners are just like kids. They are fun and have a sense of humor. They like to play around during the busy, demanding fashion week, making their work interesting.


Let's take a look at some of their collections.

Spring 2003 RTW

Fall 2005 RTW


Fall 2007 RTW