Final Show: Poster

I create my poster in Canva. It is very similar to my logo.

In the presentation on Blackboard, I notice that Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe says "less is better" so I decided to make a minimalist poster.

My background includes colours from my mood board and my logo. One of the colours is orange.

I think it looks very simple and has all the details to convey like an art show, venue, date and times.

I believe that this is all that I should include on my poster, however, I did some changes. In the next poster, I add some picture and change the title of the show.

This exhibition will be virtual gallery and video, not sketchbook because I didn't add any sketches. It will be all about video and dance pictures.

Final show: Logo

I start making my logo in Canva. 

Canva is very easy to use and has many choices. You can add an image, add text, video, background etc. However, not everything is for free. 

For some picture or ikons, you need to pay.  

My logo is clear and simple. I use orange colour, like in my mood board, the contour of Africa and the name of my shows, African Dance.

It was my first thought, but this logo tells nothing about me. I decided to change my logo, I wanted people to know it's my shows, and this time it looks much better.

My logo looks excellent. I didn't want anything complicated. I wanted to create something that is going to attract the eyes and I hope I did.

Set Project: Sign Off

Time to sign off!

I have made up my mind and now I am adding my project sign up:  Futuristic Fantasy

I keep looking for more inspiration and I will definitely update my post.

The main thing is to determine which media I should use. I don't know if I can use a few, but I certainly have to make a decision until the end of this week. 

Set Project: Project Plan

   

Project Plan

I made my project plan in Venngage. It was very easy and helpful,  however, it wasn't for free. I use the Snipping Tool to take a screenshot and add my project plan to the blog. This program is quite good because you have a lot of categories, you can change the icons, add text, change the design and much much more.

In week 2-3 I will look for some artist to get some inspiration for my project. 

Week 4 - I will do some more research about futurism clothes, underwear to find something interesting pattern which I can use to create my collection.

Week 5 - I will do some sketches (bra, panties, bodysuit and harness)

Week 6 - I will keep drawing and start slowly to create my panties. I change mind and I decided to do panties instead of a bra.

Week 7 - I will still be creating the panties. 

Week 8 and 9 is the big final. I will check if I have everything that I need to present my Major Project.

References:

- Venngage. 2020. Free Infographic Maker - Venngage. [online] Available at: <https://venngage.com/> [Accessed 20 April 2020].

Final Show: Mood Board

MOODBOARD

"Art of Dance"- This will be the title of my exhibitions.

The idea of a final show it's difficult because all aspects have to work together to ensure that the work is well presented. All elements need excellent planning that's why I built a mood board with the kind of colours, frames which I could use in my own show.

I decided to use a different typography.

Barriecito - is Barrio project development, incorporating lowercase. The amateur look offers a fun, authentic tone that works well for handmade goods and billboards. It also works well on headline screens.

I add also the title of my exhibition. I believe that now looks much better.

I've been really pleased with my work because my chosen colours are brilliant and funny. They work positively on imagination because it's reminiscent of the hot season which is summer.
I would like to add pictures in sepia, simple and clean frames - brown, yellow and pink. I believe that all these colours will bring energy to the exhibitions.
I can't wait for the logo and poster, because they need to be connected.

Set Project: Artist Research

Futuristic Fantasy 

Why I choose the theme? 
I believe that it would be great to use imagination and create future lingerie. 
Artist and Designers, shape our future, and I would like to be one of them.

Futurism started as a cutting-edge idea among early 20th-century painters and sculptors in Italy and developed into a cultural phenomenon that spread through other forms of art, including fashion design. The futurists called for a break from the past and for something modern, urban and technological to be celebrated. Futurism meant, for fashion, textiles, designs, colours and cuts which represented boldness, movement and pace. Futurism faded with World War II, but the movement's emphasis on revolution, danger, and modernity continues to inspire fashion today.

In 1914, painter Giacomo Balla, one of the movement's founders, established fashion guidelines. Balla ridiculed the neutral colours, symmetrical patterns, and uniformity that dominated day-styles. He insisted on clothing being rough, with "muscular" or dark colour shades and simple geometric designs. Instead of harmony, Balla preferred asymmetry, including jacket sleeves cut in various lengths and shapes. He stressed styles that could be incorporated or stripped to create a new look spontaneously.

Futurism redefined fashion meaning. The movement glorified action and violence, and Balla asked for simple and comfortable garments designed to breathe the skin and move the body with ease. Futurist designer Ernesto Michahelles, known as Thayaht, debuted a roomy, functional, unisex jumpsuit called TUTA in 1920, short for the Italian term tutta, meaning everything. The tuta captured the public's attention and was Futurist's one template for commercial success. Nevertheless, Futurism's new emphasis on apparel designed to suit an active lifestyle was a true breakthrough and the beginning of what would ultimately become mainstream sportswear.

When future concept grew, so did Futurism's position in fashion. During a fashion era that Vogue editor Diane Vreeland described as "Youthquake" in the early 1960s, mini-skirts, vinyl dresses and neon colours represented the same rebellion against the Futurists' past. A youth-dominated culture developed styles stressing originality and equality. Pierre Cardin and Andre Courreges have presented space-age collections reflecting the curiosity and passion of the period for space exploration. The new-look was based on elegant, streamlined, geometric-shaped clothing. Designers incorporated synthetic fabrics, plastics and metals into clothing based on colours like metallics, day-glo and white for a futuristic effect.

Technology forms today's view of the future, and innovation has welcomed the new wave of futuristic fashion designers. Some designers use high-tech, high-performance fabric blends with different textures and metallic surfaces to make more flexible shapes. Computer part and circuitry patterns emerged as a phenomenon. Many designers integrate machinery into designs, producing mechanized clothing that can change shape instantly. Futuristic fashion also focuses on sustainable fashion designs that save resources and energy. Sustainable fashion uses fabrics and materials such as low-maintenance synthetics, recycled cotton, skins and furs from controlled animal populations, all created through environmentally sustainable practices.

Thierry Mugler

His designs were futuristic, insect-like, sharp. His solid-coloured clothing, wasp-like waists, and flame-like cutouts influenced fashion conversations and runaways worldwide. 
He began working for various fashion designers and launched his first collection, Cafe de Paris, in 1973.
Second-wave feminism expanded social discussions. women invented themselves in new, unparalleled positions, becoming a weapon of empowerment.
Mugler wanted to wear strong, independent, affirmative clothes.
In a New York Times interview, feminist scholar and art critic Linda Nochlin spoke of women portrayed by Thierry Mugler as "women who exploit their sexuality in a way that is not excessive but beautiful.
I find it totally fascinating as it completely contradicts our femininity ideas. It's so serious they're not sexual objects, but sexual topics.
He made his models look divine, like angels flying down from the sky, in bodysuits made of velvet and leather. He made them look larger, taller and heavier than average people. 
His designs were futuristic and insect-like. His solid-coloured pants, wasp-like waists, and flame-like cutouts influenced fashion conversations and runaways worldwide.
He designed the costumes of Beyoncé, as well as the neo-Burlesque extravaganzas of Mugler Follies and Cirque du Soleil Zumanity. He has produced and directed The Wyld in Germany, an intergalactic exhibition in the Vegas-style.

Source: Thierry Mugler, Futuristic and Controversial Fashion Designer

“The work of Thierry Mugler is as distinctive as it is avant-garde,” curator Thierry-Maxime Loriot observed when the new exhibition was announced.
“This creator knows how to distinguish himself through constant innovation and audacious silhouettes that have marked an era, and found a place in the history of fashion. His singular style (is) a kind of futurist version of ‘New Look’ with a touch of fantasy and fetishism.” ( Miss Rosen - 18/10/2019)

Sabina Gorelik
Sabina Gorelik is an international artistic art and fashion designer – a highly trained specialist employed in a wide variety of styles. She is a fashion model, a fashion weeks participant and a makeup artist in a number of theatre, circus and entertainment programmes. She operates on a by-command basis and does independent projects of herself.

      Source: Gold Dress                                                           Source: Origami

                                   
                                                  Source: Maternity   

                                               Source: Black Bin Bag 









                     

                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                            References:
- Nonveiller, I. and Nonveiller, I., 2019. 514Blog | Thierry Mugler, Futuristic And Controversial Fashion Designer Is Coming To Mtl Museum Of Fine Arts. [online] 514Blog. Available at: <http://www.514blog.ca/thierry-mugler-futuristic-and-controversial-fashion-designer-is-coming-to-mtl-museum-of-fine-arts/> [Accessed 16 April 2020]
- Sabina Gorelik. 2020. Sabina Gorelik. [online] Available at: <https://www.sabinagorelik.com/> [Accessed 16 April 2020].
-  Scott, L., 2020. Futurism In Fashion. [online] Work.chron.com. Available at: <https://work.chron.com/futurism-fashion-2999.html> [Accessed 16 April 2020].

Project Ideas

I was trying to find one theme for my continuation route, which is Contour Fashion, and I couldn't decide which one will be the best. I did some research, and I find a few exciting designers who can inspire me to create something unique.

ZANA BAYNE, POST-FETISH LEATHER

Is a brand of leather goods from NYC, founded in 2010 by the talented Zana Bayne and Todd Pendu team. Their work is known for its emphasis on quality craftsmanship and innovative accessories designed to enhance every wardrobe, accentuating the personal style of the individual wearer. Since then, the company has grown into a complete range of handbags and collections of fashionable leather work consisting of dresses, tops, bustiers, accessories and hats as well as men's styles.

 The styles featured here are architecturally influenced designs. Whether it's a dress frame or a bustier, each piece reveals beautiful angles and curves, allowing light and space to compliment the finished product. All these looks are similar to art pieces, and many are high-concept fashions with exaggerated proportions, so it's really exciting when a designer can turn this idea into regular, fashionable looks. 


It's no surprise that the great Coco Chanel once said: "fashion is architecture: it's proportional." Through the years, many fashion designers attribute architectural features to influence their work. The following photos are only a few that fused architecture and intimate apparel.


                                                             

1.Yohji Yamamoto
2.Winde Rienstra
3.Laurence Brett Weiner
4.Designer Unknown
5.Maya Hansen
6.John Paul Gaultier
7.Chromats 
8.Winde Rienstra
9.Bordelle

Walter Van Beirendonck
Inspired by visual arts, literature, nature, and ethnic influences. His rare color combinations and heavy graphic influence characterize his collections.
In 2015, he created collection "Stop Terrorising Our World". the boys are trampling the Paris catwalk in protest for visual and artistic expression.
Very strong appliques protesting, for example: "Demand Beauty", "Warning: Explicit Beauty".
























Plastic and prints look fantastic together. Maybe in my project, I could use this combination.

Fashion spawned another genius idea. This time one that will really do the world well. What you learn these days is how to carry your own paper/cloth bag to the grocery store and not use plastic bags. But because most people don't really care for the climate, they end up using plastic bags, so after a week of grocery shopping, you end up with plastic bags. And then you think, what I will I do with all this plastic? The answer is clear-CLOTHES! Plastic has become a big trend.
Designers turn plastic into any clothing like dresses, jackets, caps, handbags, coats. 
It not only solves the plastic use crisis, it also leaves you looking ultra-futuristic and trendy.

What should I choose?
It's going to be underwear. I'm thinking of plastic and futurism with some cutting patterns, but also I am thinking about leather. 
I haven't decided at the moment, but I spend a lot of time on research and getting my ideas.












References:

- Bayne, Z., 2020. Women. [online] Zana Bayne. Available at: <https://shop.zanabayne.com/collections/women> [Accessed 7 April 2020].
- Lingerie Briefs ~ by Ellen Lewis. 2018. Structurally Sound ~ Lingerie As Architecture - Lingerie Briefs ~ By Ellen Lewis. [online] Available at: <https://lingeriebriefs.com/2018/06/04/structurally-sound-lingerie-as-architecture/> [Accessed 7 April 2020].
- Dazed. 2015. Walter Van Beirendonck AW15. [online] Available at: <https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/23322/1/walter-van-beirendonck-aw15> [Accessed 7 April 2020].

Break Time Research

I had a bit of time to study in my break time, and I found some excellent article. 

"...1980s Fashion Moments We Never Want to Forget."

The decade before hadn't affected our wardrobes for a long time, we've come to realise in recent years that all the new trends today are '80s courtesy. If you're not too familiar with the trends of this age, there are a few highlights we're sure you'll realise: broad arms, white denim, outerwear, underwear and oversized jewellery. The power dresser's decade, but also punks. It brought us Madonna, Tina Turner and Cher, plus numerous other superstars whose sense of style now inspires others.

Princess Diana's archive encourages some of the world's most successful designers to resurge in women wearing blazers with jeans again.

Madonna and her Bodysuits

This is classic '80s Madonna, but for now, the underwear/bodysuit look is banging on the mark. 

You don't need pearls, just high waist jeans for a night out.

For me, it's a perfect combination even with pearls.

Structured Shoulders, Styled By Courteny Cox

The shoulder pads are a real trend towards this look. Courteney Cox wearing this on pre-Monica Gellar red carpet days.

Corset Belts Were a Cyndi Lauper Essential

Kim Kardashian West was a big factor in why it got famous again, we can't deny that Cyndi Lauper might have started the trend.

Chunky Jewellery Was Joan Collins' Armoury

Joan Collins is amazing. The suit, the plain blacktop, the red lips... But, our magpie eyes concentrate on the gobstopper necklace. Joan knows the strength of beautiful jewellery bringing an outfit together.

Showing Off Your Socks Was a Meg Ryan-Approved Move

Miniskirts Were Loved By Kylie

As Kylie Minogue was going through her bad-girl period, she was wearing a lot of high-gloss mini-dresses like this.

High-Waisted Jeans Were Worn By All Models, Singers and Actresses

High-waisted jeans, bauble earrings and a white vest are great accessories. Tina Turner just looks great!

References:

  Block, E., 2020. 35 Iconic 1980S Fashion Moments We Never Want To Forget. [online] Who What Wear UK. Available at: <https://www.whowhatwear.co.uk/eighties-fashion/slide72> [Accessed 5 April 2020].

Welcome Remote Term ! ! !

We're back! This term is all remote and online, so with our projects, our goal must be as imaginative as possible.
New start it's always a fresh start, fresh mind. It is time to improve my skills.
The last term I choose Dance as my Major Project.
It was my first choreography; however, it wasn't easy. I had to dance all the steps for hours, but the final was perfect, and I was proud of myself.
I will keep practising to get better because this is something that helps me to relieve the stress.

                                         



References: 

 Unsplash.com. n.d. Photo By Olivia Bauso On Unsplash. [online] Available at: <https://unsplash.com/photos/nKWXb8EGzO0> [Accessed 1 April 2020].

Final

I've demonstrated my video choreography as much as I can. I record it all by myself because I had no ability to get help. My idea was slightly different, but because of COVID-19, I had to change it eventually. 

It isn't high quality and competent but I've done everything I can. 

I can strengthen my movements and make my choreography a little more fluid if I have another chance.

My Choreography