Arrange

a r r a n g e

fabric?

check.

silhouette?

check.

garments?

evolving.

finicky?

yes.

commitment?

difficult.

Deadlines?

foreign.

Editing?

process.

Prototypes?

tomorrow.

3

 

Here's a glimpse of the crazy things that go inside my head.

 

These two pages represent my entire thought process of this project.

 It's really important to be able to start off broad and refine it down to something specific.

 When doing a project as big as this one, 

it's important to write down everything that you're attracted to and think about what that word or term really means to you.

It's helped me understand exactly what I want to create for thesis and also

what I don't want to create.

 It also has helped me realize the kinds of things that I'm attracted to

and who this consumer actually is.

 It's also what I look at when I need a reminder of what I'm actually doing,

and it's important to me to be consistent. 

 

//

 

a. g. langejans

 

Decision Time

The past 2 weeks have been a whirlwind of researching, designing, & refining my capstone collection. Now the time has come to clearly define my vision. Currently I am working on sluffing off the fluff. Adding key pieces the collection is missing ( I have more bottoms them tops???) and narrowing down my color selection. The next big step is to start pattern drafting and prototyping. 

Stay tuned for more on Lacuna!

Layla J. 

Progression

Moving forward in capstone, week three means prototypes! Developing, shaping and pins galore are the main focus for nailing down the final collection.  The garment that has all of my attention this week is my floor-length English-mesh skirt. It is lovely and delicate and coming along swimmingly. 

 Questions still looming in my mind are as follows: 

1. Hem and Seam finishes?
2. Timing and costing?
3. Appliqués? Beading?
4. Will I make it to the end of the semester?  


Here is a little pleat magic to get you excited about DREAMSTATE...

Pin, Stitch, Press

Week 3 is here and the workload is slowly creeping up. I still have a lot to do with the first ensemble but the base is done. I've hand stitched most of it so far so for the past few days it's been pin, stitch, press, and analyze. It's a slow process but I know it'll be worth it. It'll be sleek and soft, desirable and beautiful.

 

All that's left here is finishings and  beautiful golden beaded embroidery that'll really make it stand out.

Week Three!

It was already week three! It is time to construct the first prototype. Today, I started to make my first ensemble. I made the pattern for my first pants. I know it is a big challenge for me to make this mini collection, but I also know I can handle it! Feel excited!! The rest weeks will be busy, busy, busy!!!

Always keep “Don’t be boring!” in mind and stay tuned!

Capstone // Week Three

This week, I am diving right into the pattern making and draping of my first garment. After pattern drafting, I will be constructing my first prototype out of muslin, to make sure that the fit and construction methods will be able to be properly executed in my selected fashion fabrics. I will be working on my patterns and prototype for the continuation of this week. Look for upcoming progress shots of my work!

- Rose Stone

Week Two

Week two, finally, I decided my season to Pre Fall 2016/17. Then I am going to focus on my client board, comp shop and trend forecasting. I also start searching my model at this time.

I did some trend searching on WGSN, and there are so many elements I like. I inspired a lot from color, graphic design, textile, materials, accessories, footwear, sculpture and so on. I narrowed down some favorite trend and elements, edited them to fit my collection idea. Always keep “Don’t be boring!” in mind and stay tuned!

Inspire

i  n  s  p  i  r  e

I think about shapes.

What captures the eye?

I think about textures.

What stands out in this blur of life?

I think about freedom.

No one wants to be restricted.

I think about functionality.

Is this working with or against us?

I think about aesthetic.

We all love beauty.

I think about innovation.

Has this all been done before?

I think about inspiration.

The experiences in life that shape who we are

I think about the story that I am trying to tell

And how I plan to tell it.

As week two starts, the capstone finalization process is in full swing. I am wrapping up customer profiles, inspiration photos, fabric choices are, and have been made. I am exploring accessories, flat design and hair and makeup decisions as well. 

I am thinking of models at this time too! I will be trying to chase down specific looking people that will fit into the overall look of my collection and compliment the garments that they will be wearing. 

This week will be the start of both drafting and construction of my Dreamstate collection. Scissors will be swung and fabric will fly in order to stay on target with deadlines and to be show ready in 14 short weeks! 

Capstone // Week Two

This week in my Capstone class my main focus is to drill down my moodboard, finalize my customer profile, make sure my branding is cohesive and heading in the same direction, as well as finish my sketches in order to choose my final three designs which I will be creating/producing over the course of this semester. We had an in class lecture, and after we continued on with our collection research/sketchbook assignment, which is due this Thursday. By the weekend I would like to be to the point at which I am able create my patterns and hopefully will have a prototype on its way/completed by class next Tuesday. I have included a picture from today's class of the editing process which must be done in order to select images that are true to ones collection and brand. 

- Rose Stone

Two

I have this big fascination with lifestyles.

I think that everyone, whether they think so or not, lives their life with intention and what they choose to wear says a lot about how they live. 

Garance Doré is a french fashion photographer, illustrator and writer. I think I had an immediate connection with her when I read that she shaved her head at the age of 22 (sounds familiar). She's a blogger that doesn't just write about street style and current trends, but she teaches love and lifestyle. And the most important lifestyle of them all is the French Woman Lifestyle, where I draw a lot of my consumer inspiration from. 

A couple rules about French Woman Style:

1. Elegance is refusal- the French woman is nonchalant. Fashion is a quiet, personal matter.

2. She says NO to what doesn't flatter her- the secret is to own your own imperfections

3. She says NO to trends. Period.

4. She says NO to sweatpants- gym clothes are for the gym.

5. She says yes, forever, to her classics- things that last are cherished.

 

"The French woman does not exist! She is a myth!"

 

//

 

a. g. langejans

 

 

 

Pinning it Down

     Executive decisions have been made! I've tied loose ends in my collection pieces and finished 

most of the prep work. I've narrowed down the look I want and my client. It's time to begin 

constructing the first ensemble. I started working on the pattern and by 6am today it was ready, so I 

came in to campus to get a head start on my work. I laid out my fabric, made sure it was pressed and 

lying perfectly flat and started cutting. As the day goes on I'll begin sewing the basic seams of this 

dress. It's very exciting to see it coming together from paper to actual garment.

Capstone // Week One

Week one of my final semester has officially begun. Class is in session and it's time to create like there is no tomorrow! This week has consisted of finalizing my game plan for success, re-creating/finalizing my moodboard, customer profile, as well as reviewing my sketches. My work load for the weekend will consist of getting a working sketchbook in progress, continue research on my construction methods, start my dyeing samples, as well as do historical research for my thesis, in continuation to beginning to drape and pattern make . 

For my final I am creating a bridal collection, and as an Art History minor I draw a lot of inspiration from historical wedding gowns. The photos that I have included were taken at the Grand Rapids Public Museum Community Archives & Research Center, where I have found an abundance of inspiration on multiple field trips. Keep an eye out for my blog post next week, to see photos of my sketchbook as well as other sneak peaks of my work!

- Rose Stone

One

When I first thought about Capstone, I sort of had a moment of clarity in thinking about what exactly I wanted as far as a color story. For my whole KCAD Fashion Studies career, I was consistently obsessed with these crazy 1960s patterns and vibrant colors and mixing plaids with florals and so on and so forth. Top-stitching everything seemed to be a popular trend for me as well. 

As much as I hate to say this, but Pinterest actually guided me to this strange epiphany. Pinterest has this mysterious way of making you realize certain things about yourself; like things that you're attracted to and things that are important to you. 

I realized that I'm attracted to warm whites. Everything and anything that I had pinned on Pinterest were in shades of warm white. 

So for my final collection, I went ahead and decided on a color story of warm whites. It's really nice when important things like this just seem to fall in to place. 

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a. g. langejans

Thinking My Collection!

                            

Now, it is time to think about what my collection should be. What I want to do is about conglomerate. It is a number of different things or parts that are put or grouped together to form a whole but remain distinct entrties. I would like to mix and match different texture fabrics and elements. “Don’t be boring” is always keeping in mind. Feel excited about it and stay tuned!