1950s

For my last college project I was looking at 'Fashion eras' and decided to focus on the nineteen fifties.

Moodboard

I started by doing some research on events, themes, artists and designers from the era and inspired by the fifties.

 

One thing I found particularly intersting was the fact that the structure of DNA was discovered in the fifties along with other advances in science. This inspired me to create some prints taken from the structure of different cells.

Mono printing

Another key theme in fifties print was abstract florals, I had a go at creating some of my own...

I also experimented with other printing and textile techniques.

 

I wont bore you with my entire sketchbook! Here are a few pictures of my final piece.

It's difficult to see in this picture but the dress below comes with a detatchable transparent PVC overskirt! And the blouse has a PVC collar.

 Also there is a dandelion print on the hemline of the capri pants and dress.

Thanks for reading,

M

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