A lot of time and thought goes into the process of designing just a single dress. Designers use many sources to find inspiration. They can look back historically, colors can be inspiring, and even retro fashion can be inspiring. Designers have to always be thinking about what will be the next hot thing.
I designed a nice long dress that could be worn to a special event or like a prom. I got my inspiration from the Ancient Greeks, as shown from the empire waist and the braiding. I chose to do an empire waist because since I designed this dress for myself, the empire wasit helps to emphasize the bust. I also used a sweetheart top for the same reasons. I think that the front is very flattering, and not only does the empire waist help the bust, but it helps to look leaner and taller. For the back of my design I wanted it to be a nice surprise by making it different than usual. I made the two straps from the front join to become one and connect to the braiding in the back.
I started designing this dress one day in my Tragedy, Togas, and Television class. We were discussing the book The Mask of Apollo, and I just started thinking about what the women would be wearing in that day and I just started drawing. I really love the grecian feel to most clothes anyway. My own prom dress was actually very reminiscent of a greek goddess.
When I was designing this dress, I really had to think about the knowledge I had of this era and try to match it, but also make it new to the best of my abilities.Designing this dress actually wasn't as bad as I had in mind because I am not very creative or really a designer. Doing this assignment made me realize how much work goes into designing.
2 comments:
I love your idea! My design was also inspired by the "grecian goddess" look. I love how you have the braided straps-- my prom dress had braided straps & I thought it was so unique & elegant. Empire waist is always my favorite & so flattering on anybody!
I love how you got inspired by your Tragedy, Togas and Television class reading. Even though the Greek, Roman and Egyptian cultures were linked closely to each other - they still have some very unique designs and styles and when you can manage to translate that style in modern times - the product is usually very successful.
good work.
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