people tree.

of course i'm still being sustainable in my practise by using second hand fabric. i have managed to save the same fabric i've used in my samples; a blue and pink woven check from the flea market. it's lasted all my project that fabric, and i'm pleased i've got some left over as vivienne westwood is all about the check.

i have been researching into other sustainable clothing companies today, and the one i found most interesting was people tree.

they're a fair trade fashion company;

'For every beautiful garment People Tree makes, there's an equally beautiful change happening somewhere in the world.

We like to think of it in terms of our little shoots-and-roots motif. We provide you with exclusive fashion - the shoots - while at the same time we work deep down through the roots, improving the lives and environment of the artisans and farmers in developing countries who work to produce it. It's Fair Trade throughout. Simple.'

i really admire the work they do; http://www.peopletree.co.uk/content/ecology.php

 

collars, folds, pleats and ruffles.

vivienne weswood inspired.

http://www.viviennewestwood.co.uk/

progress...

i havebeen researching ALL DAY and finally thought of a concept idea to link with my theme; ruffles, fold, pleats and stitch... SHIRTS.

vivienne westwood was the main inspiration... god i love her. i'm so pleased to finally incorporate her influence into my final pieces. here are the main links in her collections;

ruffle detailing.

high neck lines.

her detailing is very particular. normally distorted triangles. i have practised this with origami.

ruffles and pleating detailing. like rosettes.

crazy pockets. placed in odd places. this shirt looks like it's been recycled due to the different tones of denim... perhaps it has!

the collars are arranged in different places. and i like that about vivienne westwood. she's so different and unique.

 

i'm a bit annoyed i'm still not making corsages. i love making corsages. waa waa.


i have to make four final pieces. i aim to make a number of 'collar' pieces. not an actual collar, but a mock up. also a ruffled collar of some sort, a pocket and possibly an accessory. like the rossettes.

http://www.viviennewestwood.co.uk/collections/red-label-spring-summer-2011/ you can see in this video, she uses alot of tailored clothes in her collections. so i'm focusing in onto the shirts and collars etc.

combining textiless with paper origami.

http://www.ecouterre.com/sarajevo-artist-creates-math-inspired-origami-dresses-from-paper-textiles/amila-hrustic-platos-collection-3/?extend=1