Choice 1:
Background Information:
- 1953 Evening Gown, by Cristobal Balenciaga.
- Inspired by the Spanish traditional dress.
- The evening wear he designed were conventionally constricting and impractical as anything by his contemporary, Dior.
Explanation:
- I chose this gown because I was so fascinated by the design of the collar. The silhouette is definitely very unconventional yet the whole dress is very simple and elegant. Those are elements I like with my own design so I chose this dress.
Relationship with design work:
- I think this dress is highly related to my design work because I also like to play with the silhouette. I also like architectural element in fashion, and the shape of this collar in that time period makes me want to learn more about this dress and the designer.
Choice 2:
Background Information:
- 1967 wedding dress, by Cristobal Balenciaga.
- Very unconventional in the shape and material, especially with a wedding dress.
Explanation:
- I chose this wedding dress because I truly think it is a daring design, and is very interesting. It challenges the traditional wedding gown, and the material along with the sharp lines make this dress really ahead of the era. I want to learn the historical background and learn more about this dress.
Relationship with design work:
- This is also related to my design work because I personally love geometric and triangles. This whole silhouette of the dress is an triangle and very architectural. So I really like this design and the designer.
Choice 3:
Background Information:
- 1952, Vogue Paris, Hermes
– “For Spring 1952, Hermes Paris devised these wonderfully simple dresses that have anything but a simple effect. Plain lengths of fabric were screen printed with painted details like lapels, buttons and pockets. The fabric was then cut and sewn into the clever dresses shown here.”
Explanation:
- I chose this picture because I was alway attracted by the elegance of Hermes, and I love how classy this dress look. I like how elegant this model look in the picture.
Relationship with design work:
– This is not related to my design work because I usually like design more conceptual. It is always very different from my personal style, I usually don’t wear clothes this feminine.
