This image is a Macy’s advertisement from a 1986 issue of Harper’s Bazar. (The designer is Anne Klein) In my research paper I discussed Anne Klein and her goal of empowering women with her clothing. Especially during a time (the 80s) when it started to become more acceptable for women to be in the workforce […]
CREATIVE TECH :SCRAPS FINAL SHIRT
Scraps Final Shirt Designers Statement The objective of the project was to use our scraps of leftover fabric from past projects of the semester to construct a shirt. For my final shirt project I wanted to focus on reuse and sustainability. I was inspired a lot by the Scraps exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt […]
CREATIVE TECH STUDIO PROJECT 2 PROCESS
CREATIVE TECH PROJECT 2 PROCESS I began by experimenting with different skirts. I used the method above as well as tried to add tiers and ruffles. I decided upon a long 12 gore skirt. When I first constructed the skirt I had to adjust the back pattern in order for it to fit properly, creating […]
research- body dismorphic disorder and desirable body types (historical)
“People with BDD can dislike any part of their body, although they often find fault with their hair, skin, nose, chest, or stomach. In reality, a perceived defect may be only a slight imperfection or nonexistent. But for someone with BDD, the flaw is significant and prominent, often causing severe emotional distress and difficulties in […]
HISTORY OF FASHION IMAGE SELECTION
Emily Starobrat History of Fashion Image Selection for Final IMAGE ONE I found this image from the Harper’s Bazar from the 3184th issue published in March 1977. It is from a fragrance advertisement with the title “A NEW FLOWER FRAGRANCE: Flowers all around you. What a beautifully fresh way to update your clothes, your […]
Creative Technical Studio Project 01
Emily Starobrat Creative Technical Studio 09/29/16 Designer’s Statement for Project 1 For this project I found inspiration in the structure of the architecture on Fifth Avenue. I examined everything including the construction of the buildings themselves to the more decorative elements on the exterior. I narrowed down my options and chose to specifically focus on […]
VISUAL JOURNAL
Visual Journal Primary sources and secondary sources are both helpful because they give different perspectives. These sources together provide a full range of information that would not be obtained by using only one of the methods. The primary source provides the original information and facts while the secondary source provides opinions based off of […]
Assignment 1- The Design of the Pedestrian Signal
The Design of the Pedestrian Signal New Yorkers are known for ignoring the helpful suggestion of the “walk” and “do not walk” symbols that flash in their face while crossing the street. The overall design of this object is simple with two alternating pictographs that appear, a red hand and a white walking figure, […]
