HIS&HERS

"A pre-fall ’13 women’s and menswear collection containing 6 outfits, (3 female and 3 male) and Crossing the boundaries of ‘unisex’ dress and creating a collection that can be worn by both genders. This collection is to be inspired my dancer’s crisp, neat lines used in ballet and contemporary dance and this is to will reflect on the construction side of the collection. Cuts of the fabric, minimal detailing, clean and Sharpe lines are key elements to this collection. The colour palette is tonal with shades of black, grey, champagne and a dominate blue which is inspired by the 2012 film ‘The Iron Lady’ starring Meryl Streep, these colours will make the collection versatile for both genders. The prints have a tropical influence and will be used as accents to add a colourful and playful feel to the collection.
This luxury collection is aimed at the higher high street market such as COS and THE KOOPELS. Good quality and self designed woven fabrics will be used along side leather and suede which will be perfect for the cross over into winter. Garment shapes are inspired by the 1980’s ‘unisex’ movement and garments such as trousers, jackets and shirts will have genderless feel to reflect the ‘genderless’ theme.
This collection is designed for him or her in a contemporary and new way with a tasteful look and feel in every outfit with pushing the boundaries of genderless fashion."

So, I've started on the on my final collection. It's going well and I feel organised which is the main thing and I've made a start on toiling some garments. Here are my moodbaords which show my colour palette and print inspiration....

I've got a potential line-up but when it comes to makeing the gamrents, knowing me they will change. The next step in to sort out where to put the colour, prints and what fabrics will be used in each outfit.