Final Image

This is my image from my photo shoot, it represents me as a digital print designer and knit wear designer. I really can't believe i have made whats displayed in this image. I feel it is such an achievement getting to this stage in my fashion career so far. It really shows my title for my final major project which is Natural Fusion, the combination of the chunky knit being the natural and organic side, also the flurorescents in the dress are the fusion part stripe and racing across the dress causing this natural fusion between the complete opposites.

The Evolution of Chunky Knit

This is my extreme chunky knit, i am firstly knitting on a knitting machine first then i have a knitter knitting it into chunky cardigans covered in cable knit and various other knitting techniques. These are sections of a cardigan that weighs about 20kg, so it is a serious work out wearing it. The collection then evolves into extremely large and over the top chunky knit to wrap around the models. The knit has been inspired by the starting point of nature’s wood/grains. The knit seems to be growing and almost becoming an organic mass yet still slightly wearable.

Although his passing will obviously put a standstill on future designs, Alexander McQueen’s design legacy lives on through this upcoming 2010 Fall Collection from McQ by Alexander McQueen. Following a grunge-inspired aesthetic, the line is highlighted by the use of patches, flannel, knits and stripes throughout an extensive array of relaxed garments. Images of the lookbook are offered below.

adidas Originals Top Ten Hi Sleek Offspring Exclusive

Adidas Originals drops the following pack of Top Ten Hi Sleeks exclusively through British retailer Offspring. Two high-contrast colors on the re-worked Top Ten Hi silhouette. Slimmed down for the ladies, two colors include blue/yellow and pink/green.

Crazy colours added by adidas to their classic hightops. shame they aren't for men, because i would wear a pair for sure.

A collaboration between Jean Paul Gaultier and French furniture brand Roche Bobois is due to be unveiled, in full, over the coming months. For now we can offer a what’s to come, by taking a look Jean Paul Gaultier’s renovation of Elle Decoration’s suite.
The apartment is located on the top floor of Paris’ architecture museum and was last decorated by Maison Martin Margiela and in 2008 by Christian Lacroix. Featuring different themes throughout, ranging from bleached effects to an abandoned conservatory, each space is extravagant. Stay tuned for the full collaborative venture!

New Nike SB "Dirty Money" Collection

Celebrating the launch of “Dirty Money”, Nike SB creates this two pack of sneakers, made exclusively for the Brazilian market. Dirty Money is a film that recalls the original Dirty Money tape from the 90s, an instrumental video which spurred the resurgence of skating in the country. A Blazer Hi and Dunk Mid are offered in the pack, both taking elements from that era to create two all-new designs, with assistance from Nike SB Brazil team rider Fabio Cristiano. A release is scheduled for May 11th, 2010 following an official Dirty Money 2010 screening of the film.

BBC/Ice Cream puts us onto images from the upcoming Hot & Fun video by N.E.R.D. Featured within the shoot was this special Rolls-Royce, painted by Friends With You. Definitely an interesting development following the buzz surrounding the recent KAWS-painted car.

In a revival of the storied Ray-Ban Aviators model, The Virgins’ Donald Cummings enters the fold as one of the participating artists looking to highlight the new direction of the Aviator. A total of six different sub-collections will begin releasing in June as it includes “the Ray-Ban Craft, Road Spirit, Tech, Titanium, Metal Glide and the limited edition Ultra Gold.” With a distinct musical theme to the re-launch, a series of concerts will take place starting in New York tonight with Iggy & the Stooges and featuring The Virgins and Free Energy.

Ray-Ban is creating six new looks for its iconic Aviator eyewear

“The goal is to establish once again the edginess of the brand, and continue a constant dialogue with our consumers,” said Sara Beneventi, global brand manager for Ray-Ban. “Lifestyle trends continue to take [inspiration] from old looks [and] 2010, more than ever, is the right year to relaunch the Aviator.”

The 60-year-old Aviator’s classic frame will be joined by six collections: the Ray-Ban Craft, Road Spirit, Tech, Titanium, Metal Glide and the limited edition Ultra Gold.

The Metal Glide and Road Spirit will offer frame colors such as blue, red, yellow and fuchsia. The Tech lenses consist of a new carbon fiber, the Titanium is crafted of milled titanium and the Ultra Gold features a mix of titanium, beta-titanium and gold.

The collections will retail from $139 for the classic Aviator to $495 for the Ultra Gold collection, and will be available in the U.S. in June.

“There has been a total revision of shape, material and colors,” Beneventi said. “The Aviator exemplifies all the edginess of the brand. It’s a perfect summary of how we see Ray-Ban.”

The brand gave similar treatment to the Wayfarer frame — red and white frames were introduced — in 2006 and to the Clubmaster, which was relaunched two years later with seven additional colors.

The collections will be celebrated tonight during a concert at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, headlined by Iggy & the Stooges and featuring The Virgins and Free Energy.

“We tried to partner with bands that are in line with Ray-Ban values…Iggy Pop is considered an icon in the rock music world, as we consider our Aviator an icon in the eyewear world,” Beneventi said.

The concert will be followed by a similar event in London on May 26 featuring the New York Dolls, the Plastiscines, The Big Pink and We Are Scientists.

The musicians have also decorated the lenses of Aviators in a collaboration with Ray-Ban. The results range from scribbles to sketches and will be on display at the Brooklyn concert and in select retail doors, but will not be available for sale.

Common Projects S/S 2010 Collection

Common Projects Spring Summer collection, these shoes are soooooo stylish, converese mixed with lofas. such a classic look which sits in with the new preppy modern style. I would definitely consider buying into a pair of these if not for the £300 price tag!

Arts Thread Page Ideas

These are some ideas i have come up with for a website called Artsthread. It is a promotional website for students, it displays there work for companies to view. Its very helpful for me because it gives you a head start into the industry if you get noticed.

Knit Ideas

The collection then evolves into extremely large and over the top chunky knit to wrap around the models. The knit has been inspired by the starting point of nature’s wood/grains. The knit seems to be growing and almost becoming an organic mass yet still slightly wearable.

Final Line up for Final Major Project

This is collection inspired by combining natural colours from wood grain with a vibrant colour palette to create a range of experimental stripes. Which will be made into beautiful long sleeve dresses made of silk satin spandex. Using a very stylish shape to compliment the female form. They would fit within fashion as it is today but at more of the top end because of the one of a kind prints used.