final major project

My final major project for my final collection on university course BA(Hons) Textile Design (Mixed Media Textile) is blossoming nicely!

From sketchbook to making, I'm now sourcing materials, paper, feathers, fabrics and trims to experiment with sculpturally.

Here's some of the outcomes so far.....

all images belong to Claire Fitzjohn

Julia Kennedy shoot

I have found a new love in Julia Kennedy, fashion photographer.

This shoot especially, I love the exaggerated makeup, bottom lashes, colour and grainy quality of the images. 

Very moody and seductive. 

 Love the draping layers falling from the headpiece

 This has got to be my favourite of the images, the red is so striking, letting just enough face show to entice the viewer. Just beautiful!

All images courtesy of www.juliakennedy.com

paper contours

Some beautiful birdie images! 

Linear effects with paper

Some of my textile work from previous collections

Some of my previous embroidery collections from my uni course Mixed Media Textile Design at DMU.... enjoy x

 Hallmark cards brief for gift wrap, cards, and bags/tags

 Distortion collection, origami and quilting

All images owned by Claire Fitzjohn

Alexander McQueen Collection

The Spring 2011 runway is just amazing!

I'm loving the cutwork and different materials through the collection...

 the butterfly wing dress bodice is so beautifully delicate!

 

Loved the hair too, a really unique lattice look

 Images courtesy of www.vogue.com

'freedom of flight'

Starting my final major project and drawing to the end of my uni course this year now!

My concept is 'freedom of flight' - wings, flocks, aerial views, jets, hurricanes, anything which moves through air.

some inspirational 'flight' images.....

Rowan Mersh

Have just finished my dissertation (hooray!)

It was a case study of this guy - truly inspirational sculptor who works mainly with stretch jersey in these series'

Unexpected materials (toothpicks and CDs inside!)

and the way he uses the female body as a frame for his sculptures makes them instantly couture fashion material!

Enjoy! x

 

Photos from www.rowanmersh.com, with thanks

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry 2011

snow, stars, open fires and family & friends