Although submissions for this year are now closed I highly recommend for any aspiring fashion designer to enter next year and to get into the habit of entering open casting competitions like this!
Heres a link to the brief too incase you was interested,maybe for practice try completing this brief feel free to share your ideas:) http://www.clothesshow.com/files/young_designer_of_the_year_2015.pdf
Describe how the Tokyo fashion scene has inspired your design?
My initial inspiration came from the excessive use of layering in Tokyo’s trend and style. What I wanted to do was incorporate aspects of tradition and authenticity into the kooky, fast paced Tokyo of today. Traditional silhouettes dating back to the days of the samurai all contained layers, armour and a way of concealing ones self. The obvious question was what are they hiding? I began by looking at what secrets Tokyo could be trying to hide, things which would be considered dishonourable or unacceptable. I came across an interesting piece from an extract of an erotic sex manual ‘Treasures Hidden In Our Pockets’ from the 1830’s-40’s.The contrast of the honourable, stern Tokyo citizen in contrast to the rebellious and cheeky youth of todays Tokyo was what I really wanted to keep key. Those who would not feel dishonoured by Japans secrets but liberated, literally wearing their hearts on their sleeves. What I quickly realised was that everything was always enchanting and fun from the puzzle boxes, to the harajuku barbie. This is something the Japanese have kept consistent throughout its history.
Explain how your design meets the need of the client?
In order to fulfil the client brief I had to get a strong understanding of who my client was. By completing core research I began to build a story for my client and the design process came pretty easily once the preparation stages were complete. I made it my main concern to create a garment that remains mythical, enchanting and avant guard yet remaining a wearable high fashion piece suitable for someone young and in the lime light.
I have created an original design which I strongly believe would make anyone attending Tokyo fashion week proud to wear and anyone not wearing it envious. This is a design which wouldn't just be something you wear but will visually communicate my research and concept. I have used rich tones and an innovative idea of creating a risqué print which still keeps a cheeky sense of humour. Yet again reinforcing the idea of fun and adventure from Japanese culture.
Provide a brief breakdown on how you would make your design and what materials you would use including material swatches?
My first step would be to print the pattern I created onto actual fabric preferably a silk. Using a combination of the printed fabric and other samples included within my boards I would start constructing my garment using a traditional kimono style pattern. Shoulder pads would be inserted to enhance the feel of protecting or hiding. This time in the form of a manufactured silhouette.
The kimono would be lined and created from my chosen fabrics.The excess areas you can see on my illustration are a shirt underneath the kimono but still attached using the lining so the joining method wouldn't be visible on the outside.
My next step would be to start creating the shorts which are shaped similar to culottes. I would use the same materials used in the kimono but would need to use a stronger interfacing and lining to ensure it keeps it’s cone like shape. These would be held at the waist by a pull string fitting within the waist band although this idea may need to be changed according to the weight of the shorts.
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