For my next project, I will be looking at maps and places around the world and how they can affect design. In preperation I have started to collect loads of maps for inspiration and maybe even drape them as garments!?
Some maps collected from charity shops and kindly donated by fellow students :)
Some examples of maps used in fashion...
These pieces are by Elizabeth LeCourt who folds maps to suggest garments.
The attention to detail here makes such a difference to the piece, with the collars, cuffs and even little buttons!<3
I think her work is lovely and so effective as art...but I do wonder if it's possible to make actual wearable clothes out of maps?? But I'm sure I will find that out!
The following pieces are by Clare Tough
Clare Tough is an edgy knitwear designer who combines constructed knitting with streamlined silhouettes. Here she has used skylines in a contemporary yet urban way.
Wow! How much do you want this backpack!?
Oh, the possibilities...
I will be posting at a later date to show you what I come up with!
:)
