GULLIVERS TRAVELS

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This editorial shows signs of my ideas on using ruffled collars and cuffs again in a strategic, subtle way. It highlights the stylists way of challenging the conventions of masculinity which is a concept that i want to show in this shoot too; whether that be using androgynous clothing or other “unconventional” items. I really like this idea of block coloured tights used too which i think gets across a specific historic fashion movement in a stylish way! They could perhaps replace the models trousers from the suit or be added to an oversized dress? The colours of the tights could also link to the coloured materials in the renaissance painting i have chosen to reflect the colour balance / scheme in my own work.

 

  

PORTS 1961 FALL 18

Further research into animal prints..

This is a clear indication of current trends, in fast fashion stores and high end. Again, reflecting my previous post of celine and its futuristic vibe. The clashing of prints is something i will take inspiration from, how the brand has used black and white as a base colour for the patterns to contrast each other.

  

CELINE FALL ’15

Celine’s 2015 runway conceptualises the use of zebra print and completely “futurises” the garments with matching / blending over shoulder bags and highlighting the white sections of the jacket with block white shoes. It really reminds me of a sort of sci-fi mood.  I understand that there is absolutely no pattern within the renaissance painting i have chosen, but i know i needed to modernise the concept of the painting and overall, make it personal and reflect my own techniques!

 

Matching accessories from this zebra print could be an idea to develop; this means the bright print will not overpower the background concept or any other garment, but still be there in obvious sight.

 

MODERN LUXURY GOTHAM MAGAZINE

After this research into corduroy and how it is used in high end designers, i felt that my idea was becoming too “same old” and that simply using basic designs of a suit felt to me like it had been done before many times. I know i wanted to keep it traditional to reflect the tradition of the renaissance painting, but i was finding it hard to see myself adapting this sort of basic styling. I then realised a way i could add in modern or current runway trends from 2018; zebra print, leopard print etc.. The prints are playful and lighthearted and are a common print that reinforces genderless fashion – or could be anyway. This editorial is a prime example of the prints being over exposed on a male with co-ordinating suits or leather trousers and boots. I feel this definitely reflects my techniques of styling as its much more creative and expressive! It still highlights the suit outfit of which i have been researching but modernising the traditional suit to 2018 fashion.

  

PRADA F’17

More research into blending corduroy / velvet like materials in traditional clothing. However, i feel that Prada’s take on the idea looks too “bohemian” for my certain image and if i took a lot of inspo from this, all concepts would blend together and be completely mistaken. Although, i really do like this idea of bralets / underwear as a top under the blazer – similar to my take on Simmon’s runway – and i think it gives this really casual feel to the outfits but also remaining high end. Almost like the model wears this designer all day, every day.

   

YSL SPRING ’19

For me, this runway has become a really playful concept and almost a fun way of expanding on the theme of the victorian period etc. YSL has managed to adapt on a specific period by maintaining a certain victorian look – ruffle cuffs, collars, small blazers – but turning it into clear high fashion. The enlarged cuffs and highlights of the white garments remind me on the clouds in the background of the renaissance painting, where small sections of the image is contrasted against the other colours. Additionally, because it is obviously high fashion, the outfits remain fashionable and a lot less “costume”, however this is something i am still worried about as i cant access clothing like this easily therefore having to adapt to clothing that i can afford. Hopefully, by looking into how these designers accentuate clothing like the collars and cuffs in a certain way, i can use this in my own styling to help prevent the outfits turning into costumes.

 

  

RAF SIMMONS F/18

On my journey of research through the styling of various suits and developing ideas on how i can modernise this concept of a standard suit, i came across Raf Simmons’ fall 18 runway. I like this idea of how he has made the suit look to be almost a traditional 3-piece with a waistcoat, but instead the 3rd piece looking like possibly a vintage undergarment or old shirt – or actually, having nothing on under the blazer at all which i think for a male, is an unusual look! Maybe i could look into vintage undergarments similar to my previous shoot but filtering through just a simple touch of an old era into my ideas. The suits have additionally been made to seem much more “fashionable” and maybe more casual but roughly rolling up the sleeves and adding some gloves – which are a favourite accessory of mine when it comes to styling!