Harvey Nichols - Windows!

The windows for Harvey Nic's this autumn were amazing! Dinosaurs (possibly life-size!) graced the windows behind mannequins, the most fascinating thing was they were structured entirely from coat hangers, even the 'teeth!' An amazing idea of using an everyday household object to create such a statement! Very reflective behaviour of the Credit Crunch!

The Story of O

I have been watching the window of this quirky little vintage shop in Headingly. This dress caught me eye.
The feminine coral colour combined with an almost crepe paper like texture makes this dress original and unusual! I think this dress is gorgeous without being over fussy, the simple vest style top and skimming silhouette tones down the crepe paper texture, beading and graduating hemline into a long train. Beautiful. Shame the shop never appears to be open so i can't take a closer look!

Fashion, Art and Culture Images.

This 3D piece is by Joseph Cornell. I love how he has used such a simple background and added life with a 3D doll attached to the page, made to look like she's suspended with string. The image works as a whole, with a simple but effective appearence.

The side view of my artefact shows the slight relief and build up of mountboard to make it 3D. I also think the real objects, pearls and film reel bring the artefact to life and give it a certain character!

The front view of my artefact (designed to spin around and reveal a double side.) The exhibition information written in the shape of an ear and eyebrow keep within the glamourous character! A simple and non-fussy appearance but effective, like the work of Joseph Cornell.

1st Module!!.. Fashion, Art and Culture.

I found the body of research required for this module difficult, i mainly relied on internet/book resources as visual information and drew very little as I don't find myself very creative in the art side of things.
I think I worked well through the design stage, becoming more creative with ideas, exhausting ideas. I put this down to choosing the right topic of research that inspired me the most (1930's Hollywood Glamour.) I enjoyed the beauty element of that era, bold red lips being the key inspiration I worked on! I believe they defined the era successfully!
I enjoyed the making of my artefact (advertising an exhibition), although I had to make the artefact 3D which I found a challenge, I used a slight relief which I found successfully subtle... Subtle is more in my nature than flamboyant and I believe this showed in my piece. Perhaps I should have challenged myself more...
I was pleased with my final piece and I enjoyed working with the materials, selecting materials carefully to make the artefact look professional and authentic.
I think this was a good project to begin with as it refreshed my mind with the history of fashion and cultures and I learnt a lot of new details within the lectures.