hey everyone

Hope you have all had a great week!
Last week i posted pics of my progression of my 6th garment i am currently making. I have completed the garment and I think it looks awesome!
Here it is.... enjoy!

Front detail

Front

Back

good morning friday*

Today I am handing in my 6th garment for my collection for Fedisa.I had to get buttons covered yesteray and they look so nice!

My dress is flowey and I used about 7 metres of fabric.The fabric I used was from Erol Arends and I just love it!

Todday in class I will start my second last outfit and then almost time for our couture garments!!

It has been a great year of sewing so far and I think we all surprised ourselves with what we are capapble of!

I well post a picture of someone in my dress later today. For now I'm going to get ready for class and ready for a lot of work I need to catch up!

Have a great weekend!!!

SPRING*

***Lovely spring day image***

Happy spring day!!!

some key looks for this spring!

Kim Humphries.

As we all know Kim Kardashian had her wedding last night and we are all dying to see her Vera Wang wedding dress.
 I have been searching the net but have only come across these pics.Not showing her gown.


Kim wore an ivory Vera Wang and the bridesmaids wore ivory . Kim's was a strapless gown with a fitted bodice, a traditionally-cut tulle skirt and a super long train, according to E! Her shoes were Guiseppe Zanotti and her hair was in an up-do, topped off by a jeweled headpiece and veil.

Kim and Bruce

The wedding cake

Guests arriving

guests

Mel B and Lindsey's mom sharing a joke and Lindsey looking tired in front.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ill post a picture as soon as her dress is revealed.

Garment number 6

This week i have been working on a new garment. We have two weeks per garment and I finished cutting out yesterday so today the sewing starts.  I am working with a beautiful pink printed chiffon ,but actually cutting and sewing this fabric is hell.

It takes a lot longer and all my seams have to be done as a "french seam".

Printed chiffon

I am sewing today and hoping to finish the skirt part of my dress. I will post pictures of my process soon.

Inspiration for my Celeb Wedding Storyboards

Our 10am hand in today.

I chose a seafood theme and this is my work i handed in.We had to hand in our front cover of this cookbook and our starter.

Runway perspective

 

Today we had to hand in a A3 Illustrations to learn more about the runway perspective.

CAPE TOWN INTERNSHIP AT 36 BOUTIQUES

36 Boutiques:

36Boutiques is a online fashion portal where you can sign up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to purchase your very own designer wear online and get them delivered to your door step.

They are part of a huge company called MIH Internet Africa, which is situated, in Cape Town’s busy and vibrant inner city. Find them at 11 Adderley Street, where the story of fashion is being lived out loud every day.

MIH Internet Africa is a group made up of some of Africa’s leading e –commerce properties.

They spend every day seeking out new brands and designers to be added to their list growing at a vast amount every day.

They believe to have a balance between local and international designers/brands and always aim to do the best they can to get the highest standards for their customers.

High standards, fit and fashion ability is very important to them and they believe in the power of fashion to identify, individualise and tell a story.

Online magazine and 36TV:

The online magazine is very basic and consists of about 7 pages. Focusing on thing that they lust after, their fashion and style inspiration and a direct connection for us to see what is trending.

Their 36TV is fairly new and focuses on interviewing very talented up and coming designers and people they find inspiring . Here you get to know the designer and understand the mind and passion behind the beauty , where they tell their stories ,through fashion.

http://www.36boutiques.com/store/ 

Durban Internship with Lilly Bird ,ART INDUSTRY and Black Hawk

I am currently interning at Lilly Bird  a female rage in YDE ,ART INDUSDTRY and Black Hawk a mens rage in YDE.

It has been a great experience so far and i can not wait to get back every day as i feel like I am learning so much every day.

The offices are in Glen Anil in Durban and here are their websites to have a look.

BLACK HAWK
http://www.blackhawkclothing.co.za  


FOLLOW THEM ON FACEBOOK -
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Black-Hawk/126197661995?sk=info

ART INDUSTRY
http://www.artindustry.co.za/

FOLLOW THEM ON FACEBOOK BY
http://www.facebook.com/pages/ART-INDUSTRY-CLOTHING/124167394279587

LILLY BIRD

http://www.lilybird.co.za/


We have been busy every day doing things from sewing on buttons,grading/cutting/marking patterns, we went to the CMT where they delivered patterns and showed us how they work.(Very different to us:)

We had a talk where they explained how their company works and all the different departments and how they got to where they are today.(They shared as much as how scary their first meeting  with YDE was)

What i love a lot about these labels is that their garments are 70% South African produced and only 20 % could be out sourced Internationally. This is a rule YDE is very strict with.

This is just a brief overview but i will keep you all updated on my every day experiences.

Have to go to bed.I HAVE SOME LEARNING TO DO TOMORROW:)

FEDISA

We started our 3rd outfit yesterday and i have been doing patterns and started cutting out my fabric today.I am very excited to start sewing tomorrow.I am making a knee length draped dress. Right now i am working in my croque book which is due for Friday and then i am going to start doing some research for a business essay ,also for Friday.

HATS HATS HATS AND MORE HATS

After the royal wedding we were all blown away by all the amazing hats that was worn that day.As you might know the Durban July is around the corner and their theme is a RIGHT ROYAL AFFAIR ,so for a project we had to design a few hats we thought could be worn at the July this year.

MOOD BOARDS

CANDY LAND

 DARK TRANQUILITY

 DECAENCE

 GALACTIC FIELDS

SWING TAGS.

  

We had to create swing tags for our final collection that we are working on at the moment and my collection is called "Birds of Paradise" so for my swing tags i tried to incorporate the bird of paradise feel. I made 3 but my final one is the green one.

Seeing a lot of our students are having mock interviews tomorrow and we are spending the day there,i decided to take a few seconds to just browse through their site and grasp a few important tips & facts i might find useful.

TRUWORTHS BRANDS-

• Truworths
• Truworths Man
• Daniel Hechter
• Inwear
• LTD
• Uzzi
• Additional brands

"The theme is simple...it's all about fashion. This straightforward concept is a powerful reminder about what Truworths is all about – fashion." (Annual Financial Statement)

 

DO

• Ensure you know what position you are applying for and understand the requirements for the position.
• Remember to find out the name of the person you are meeting for an interview and confirm the location of the interview.
• Try to be as flexible as possible which regards to the time and location of the interview.
• Plan enough time to get to the interview on time but don’t arrive too early.
• Dress appropriately. Truworths is not a very formal environment and it is not necessary to wear a suit, however it is also inappropriate to be very casual. Remember first impression last!
• Do your research! Truworths website contains a wealth of information about Truworths brands and “sub-brands”, annual financial reports, services offered.
• Be constructive when asking questions – remember that an interview is also the opportunity for you to assess if the company is the right place for you.
• Reflect on your previous experience and use examples of real situations that you have been in to illustrate your competence
• If you are applying for Store Management have you visited the store you have applied for?
• Visit some Truworths, Uzzi, Identity and YDE stores. Regardless of the position you are applying for the end point will be in store, where the business makes its money!

DON'T

• Don't swear, argue or be personal in an interview.
• Don't criticise past employers.

 

 

 

THE FASHION AFFAIR.

I received a email from Laura Matthews from 36 boutiques and Models 4 Africa with this invite attached. It is going to be a lovely event and I have to share this with you all. www.36boutiques.com/ models4africa.co.za/about-us/

This event is happening on Saturday 31 July. The Fashion Affair is a Designer Rail Sale showcasing International & Local designers at designer discounted prices. It will be held at 15 on Orange in Town, Cape Towns Style Icon Hotel! 

Sale Times 12pm-8pm

Free Champagne on arrival... Red & White served all day & Pink drinks served from 6....

Cocktail Party in the Murano Bar of the Hotel: 6pm till Late

Heat Mag & One Small Seed will be at the Fashion Affair shooting for their Socialite Pages & SABC will filming the Event... Dress your best!

 A few of the Designers participating...

Tru Religion

7 for All Mankind

Pink Mink (Australia)

Cosabella (Italy)

Fornarina (Italy)

Lalesso ( SA Fashion Week - Kenya)

Lipsy (London)

Vinatge Launch

Ladakh

Mythology

I Love Leroy

Petit Pois (Paris)

Finger (SA)

Two (SA Fashion Week)

Cindy Bam Couture

Donna Vida D

Style It Accessories

Homeware (Various)

Credit Card facilities have been organised for your convenience.

GRADUATE COLLECTION SHOW.

Key tips to remember when organizing a fashion show:

VENUE-

• When choosing the venue, you have to take into consideration that this will indicate the time and length of the show.
• You will have to be able to rehearse at this venue
• Venue needs to be central
• Comfortable
• Big enough backstage
• Capacity for min 1000 people
• Does the venue have the correct venue insurance
• Make sure you secure your venue before you start planning.

CATWALK-

·      Length

·      Layout

·      Height

·      Never have the model pose at the end of the catwalk.

TIME OF THE EVENT-

• Daytime
• Evening
• No matter what make sure you start the show within 15minutes of the scheduled time!

GOODIE BAG-

·      These are a very important part of fashion shows

·      Ask make-up artists to donate make-up

·      Water

·      Cookies or chocolate

·      Perfume samples

·      Creams

·      Magazines

·      Gift vouchers

·      Lip-gloss

·      Lanyards

·      Bookmarker

·      Pen

·      Fedisa magazine

·      Info on where to purchase the Fedisa DVD

PROGRAMME-

This is very important as it helps the buyers and guests remember certain designers and pieces after seeing them for only a few seconds.

DESIGNERS-

Designers will be the students.

CREW-

·      Show Producer

·      Backstage manager

·      Entertainment manager

·      Stylist manager

·      Hairstylists and hairdressers

·      Casting manager

·      Guest List manager

·      Promotional manager

·      Lights and music

MODELS-

·      It is important to confirm your models as soon as possible to make sure all outfits fit.

·      You need about 20models for about 50 outfits.

·      Allow 3min minimum for models to change

·      Work out how many models must go in between a models first and second appearance.

Maybe introduce the different sections of the show.

Themes-

·      1^st  & 2^nd years students will have a set theme.

·      3^rd year graduate students will have multiple themes.

MULTIMEDIA-

Simulcast your show on large screens on he right and left of the stage and web cast it.

MUSIC-

·      Choose music with the correct beat, as the music will case the model to walk fast or slow.

·      You need to get the audience to engage.

SPONSORS-

·      You need to engage with sponsors early enough as they can take up to 3months to finalize if they are going to be involved or not.

TARGET MARKET-

·      Make sure you know who your target market 

Cirque de solieil.LOVE

We received a brief on Friday where we had to choose a theme from the Cirque De Soleil and then drape a  manaquin reflecting the theme we chose.I chose LOVE

First garment for my collection

We were all very stressed and worked very hard to finish our garments but by the due date we were all so proud and happy of what we created that it was all well worth everything. We had a 2 week period where we created our patterns over the first week and started sewing the second.Here are some images of the process and then my final garment.

THE FINAL PRODUCT-Without correct shoes and accessories.

Working on patterns for my next outfit.Will send a sneak preview soon.