From Los Angels Olympic game in 1984, some athletes started wearing bikini for beach volleyball. That must be surprised some countries people! Especially Japanese are not used to show our skin so much and it is surely influenced by 80s attitude. Figure skating is also following trends like flared trousers with shiny elastic fabric (Of course, they usually use them!). Or could be more unique like this skeleton costume.
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My studing blog for module FT1505 -Explore Research B-
Tuesday 3 May 2011
Saturday 30 April 2011
Tokyo to London 2: 1970s Olympics fashion
This is French girls' uniform for the Olympic games in 70s. It is very fashionable and following trend well. I think France was the best dresser in 70s Olympics. Other countries, for example, like these.
Figure skate costumes are always reflects fashion or costume trends. We can also see fabric technology developments every time.
Thursday 28 April 2011
Tokyo to London: 1964 to 2012
It was the prologue of Japanese economy had grown rapidly when the Tokyo Olympic was opened in 1964. The super express, 'Shinkan-sen' is one of the symbols of them. Also, Black & White TVs, fridges and washing machines were called 'Three Treasures' at that moment and they spread out quickly.
In early 60s, there were many fashion trends among of youth. 'Ivy-look' from the USA, 'Miyuki-zoku' in Ginza. Mini skirt became very popular after Twiggy came to Japan. Finally, Hippy and Mods came from the UK in very late 60s. So, it was also the beginning of crazy for Western fashion and cultures. Since then, The Beatles, Rock and Disco, the UK stays as one of the kings of Western culture in almost 3 decades.
In early 60s, there were many fashion trends among of youth. 'Ivy-look' from the USA, 'Miyuki-zoku' in Ginza. Mini skirt became very popular after Twiggy came to Japan. Finally, Hippy and Mods came from the UK in very late 60s. So, it was also the beginning of crazy for Western fashion and cultures. Since then, The Beatles, Rock and Disco, the UK stays as one of the kings of Western culture in almost 3 decades.
Monday 25 April 2011
Why not 20s~30s? Madeleine Vionnet
It is out of our lecture, 20s and 30s. But Why not research about them? Because AW2011 is surely influenced by vintage and historic shapes and some of them refer even Edwardian style.
So, here is Madeleine Vionnet, the inventor of bias cut. I love her elegant silhouette.
She was born on June 22, 1876, France and died on March 2, 1975. Her style was inspired by Greek Art. Her era was in Art Deco and she was definitely one of the influential designer.
And these are Vionnet collection 2011. We can still see her heritage and taste in their modern silhouettes.
So, here is Madeleine Vionnet, the inventor of bias cut. I love her elegant silhouette.
She was born on June 22, 1876, France and died on March 2, 1975. Her style was inspired by Greek Art. Her era was in Art Deco and she was definitely one of the influential designer.
And these are Vionnet collection 2011. We can still see her heritage and taste in their modern silhouettes.
Friday 22 April 2011
Antwerp Six: Marina Yee
Marina Yee
-Born in born 1958 in Antwerp, Belgium
-Graduated in 1981
- Famous for leather collections for men and women with Dirk Bikkembergs
-Born in born 1958 in Antwerp, Belgium
-Graduated in 1981
- Famous for leather collections for men and women with Dirk Bikkembergs
Thursday 21 April 2011
Antwerp Six: Dirk Bikkembergs
Dirk Bikkembergs -Born on January 2, 1959 in Bonn, Germany
-Graduated in 1982
-He won Golden Spindle in 1985
-He launched his first collection in 1986
-Famous as a sport couture designer for menswear
-Graduated in 1982
-He won Golden Spindle in 1985
-He launched his first collection in 1986
-Famous as a sport couture designer for menswear
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Antwerp Six: Dirk Van Saene
Dirk Van Saene
"Once in my life, I would like to be hyped!"
-Graduated in 1981
-He won almost all the awards of the “Gouden Spoel” contests
-First collection showed in Paris, in 1990
-Inspired by visual art
"Once in my life, I would like to be hyped!"
-Graduated in 1981
-He won almost all the awards of the “Gouden Spoel” contests
-First collection showed in Paris, in 1990
-Inspired by visual art
Tuesday 19 April 2011
Antwerp Six: Dries van Noten
Dries van Noten
-Born in 1958
-Gradutated in 1980
-Distinctive colouful tpatterned textile
-Minimalism
-2008: International Award of the Council of Fashion Designers of America
-Born in 1958
-Gradutated in 1980
-Distinctive colouful tpatterned textile
-Minimalism
-2008: International Award of the Council of Fashion Designers of America
Monday 18 April 2011
Antwerp Six: Ann Demeulemeester
Ann Demeulemeester
-Born in 1959, Waregem, Belgium
-Graduated in 1981
-Influenced by Fine art, Rei Kawakubo
-Born in 1959, Waregem, Belgium
-Graduated in 1981
-Influenced by Fine art, Rei Kawakubo
-One of best friends of Patti Smith, rock singer
-Basic style is Black and White with complicating constracture.
Sunday 17 April 2011
Antwerp Six: Walter Van Beirendonck
Walter Van Beirendonck
-Born on 4th of February, 1957, in Brecht
-Graduated in 1980
-Influenced by Graphic Art.
-Often themed ethnic design
-Extravaganza masculine style
-Born on 4th of February, 1957, in Brecht
-Graduated in 1980
-Influenced by Graphic Art.
-Often themed ethnic design
-Extravaganza masculine style
http://unnouveauideal.typepad.com/motwary/2009/01/walter-van-beirendonck-talks-to-filep-motwary.html
Walter Van Beirendonck official website: http://www.waltervanbeirendonck.com/
Saturday 16 April 2011
What is 'Antwerp Six'?
We often hear this name in fashion world.
'Antwerp Six' is 6 fashion designers who graduated from Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts between 1980-1981. Their tutor was Linda Loppa. In 1988, they launched to the London Fashion Week and soon they became very famous all over the fashion world. The original members are below.
-Walter Van Beirendonck
-Ann Demeulemeester
-Dries van Noten
-Dirk Van Saene
-Dirk Bikkembergs
-Marina Yee
'Antwerp Six' is 6 fashion designers who graduated from Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts between 1980-1981. Their tutor was Linda Loppa. In 1988, they launched to the London Fashion Week and soon they became very famous all over the fashion world. The original members are below.
-Walter Van Beirendonck
-Ann Demeulemeester
-Dries van Noten
-Dirk Van Saene
-Dirk Bikkembergs
-Marina Yee
Wednesday 13 April 2011
Boudicca, between art and fashion
Her inspiration always comes from anything her interests at that moment. It could be some times politics, human society and emotion, nature and technology. She is now interested in computer code which is a kind of prompt for computing and making visualized digital images.
She uses any material for fashion. Paper, Plastic, Film tapes, metal, plaster... it is like Fine Art works.
When we see her website, it is not like a fashion brand one. There is full of art experimentations.
[Wode: Perfume spray]
It is one of her inventions in 2008. It looks like a colour spray can and when it sprays onto our body and clothes, cobalt blue liquid comes with lovely scent. After a few minutes, the colour comes off magically.
It is her feature colour. As she says that blue is a historically symbol of power in Britain. For example, William Wallace the Scottish worrier painted his face completely blue. Or even Margaret Thatcher was often wearing blue suits.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/movie/59015/braveheart
http://inspirationpeek.blogspot.com/2006_07_01_archive.html
http://inspirationpeek.blogspot.com/2006_07_01_archive.html
Sunday 10 April 2011
The Powerful Queen, Boudicca
She was a very energetic person, I thought so when I saw her first time. Before the presentation started, she already had been chatted with some students about her inspiration and work style. Somebody asked about other designer who inspires her, but she said nobody. Idea is always come from deep research about anything her interested in. All students were standing around her, we could not sitting at that moment because her talk was full of energy, attractive and powerful, like the Britain's ancient Queen, Boudicca.
The designer, Zowie Broach's talk grabbed us all the time. It was 90 minute presentation, but we never felt it was so long. In front of her, there were many her sketchbooks and lookbooks. Especially, sketchbooks were attractive. They had literally everything she was interested in. There were also some fashion magazine which is redecorated with another magazine cutout. We saw her fundamental art sense there.
There were a few her work as well. We could try putting on them. Their design were beautifully calculated and sewn very very neately.
The designer, Zowie Broach's talk grabbed us all the time. It was 90 minute presentation, but we never felt it was so long. In front of her, there were many her sketchbooks and lookbooks. Especially, sketchbooks were attractive. They had literally everything she was interested in. There were also some fashion magazine which is redecorated with another magazine cutout. We saw her fundamental art sense there.
There were a few her work as well. We could try putting on them. Their design were beautifully calculated and sewn very very neately.
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