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].