Unit X Evaluation.

This project has been fun and inspiring, which is due to my use of experimental colour. I wanted to develop a colourful bright collection for a menswear audience, inspired by the concept ‘Unknown’ will has progressed from my original overarching concept ‘Time Deception’. Within this concept ‘Unknown’ I have looked at condensation on windows and frosted glass which creates an illusion of an unknown world behind.

Colour proportion has played a key role in this unit. I found that using a varied palette, of gold, green, red and navy blue has helped me push the boundaries of menswear due to the placement and proportions of colour. I have moved away from traditional menswear looking more at unique designers such as Rebel Yuths and Kenzo. These designers have pushed menswear through their use of colour and styling, in particular Rebel Yuths. This brand has adapted styling making it extreme and crazy, which has inspired me greatly to produce accessories which are oversized with various techniques to show off the colours. However when shooting my scarves I decided to style my scarves with a plainer outfit, consisting of navy and white with mustard socks to add colour at the bottom of the outfit. I think the scarves are the main interest and colour with in the look, so did not want to make the styling overly crazy.

The techniques I have used all showcase the colour and emphasize the proportions, which was the main focus of the unit. The tucking stitch, holding check and drop stitch all create different structures, focusing on contrasting structures and outlining these by using colour. The bright pops of inlay draw attention to certain parts of the fabrics and accessories and highlight the structures.

By creating a scarf it has allowed me to develop contrasting structures in conjunction to one another as no shaping was required. I think these two scarves have shown off my techniques and colours due to the volume of fabric. These scarves are a strong addition to my collection and will increase the versatility of my portfolio.  The strong contrasting colours with in each scarf is strengthened through the techniques used and have worked well.

My accessories will appeal to the high fashion menswear market, for Autumn Winter therefore wool is a major factor within the scarves. I have used various wools and cottons, which when combined with different techniques, such as drop stitch and holding check, create a lighter soft fabric which gives my scarves a luxurious feel.

For me this unit has helped me progress and become more confident when creating and designing larger samples and accessories.  Fashion illustrations have been a challenge throughout this unit, however, as I have continued to work on proportions of the body when designing, I have gained confidence. This key skill will help me in the future and is a personal achievement, as I have wanted to develop my illustration skills from the start of the year. This has expanded my portfolio when creating design boards to show my scarves.

I have explored my ideas using colour and I have developed my skills to a level I feel will help me to achieve a masters in knitted textiles.