Elements & Principles of Fashion (Week 1)

 Week 1 : Find & Define Samples of the Principles of Fashion

Unity 

 

(Azzi & Osta, Spring Summer 2020)

The colours are from similar hues and the 

shape of the top and bottom creates a nice silhouette. 

(Gianni Versace, 1994)

The colour scheme is monochromatic, has shiny texture and 

 the clothes are all form fitting. 

(BCalla, 2020)  

The outfit is form fitting and has similar     

 patterns and colour scheme throughout.     

Balance

 

(Moschino, Fall 2016)

Asymmetrical balance of the skirt's silhouette.

 (Strateas Carlucci) 

Asymmetrical balance of the shape and lines

(Iris Van Herpen, Fall 2020)

Symmetrical balance of the shape and lines.

(Andrew Gn, Pre-Fall 2020)

Symmetrical balance of patterns and colours.

Rhythm 

(From Leaf Xia Fall/Winter 2019 Shanghai Collection)

• Has many layers, overlapping
• Bright colours
• Many patterns and prints 
• Heavily accessorized 
• Inspired by children's clothes

(From Susanne Bisovsky, Spring 2012)

• Floral motifs
• Traditional Mexican style 
• Brightly coloured patterns 
• Gloves
• Inspired by Frida Kahlo

Repetition 

 

(Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino, November 2019)

Repetition of colour scheme and pattern.

 

Repetition of rectangular patches. 

Emphasis

(1903)

Emphasis on fringes.

Emphasis on ruffles.

Proportion

(Iris van Herpen, Spring/Summer 2020)

Proportion of lines and shape forming

a symmetrical balance.

             

(Giambattista Valli X H&M, October 2019)

Proportion of shape and texture forming 

                                                                  a balance in design.

(Chanel, Spring 1995)

Proportion of colour and lines form 

a balanced design.

Scale

(Jean Paul Gaultier, Spring 2020)

Size of the outer layer is of larger scale.

(Moschino, Fall 2016)

The chandelier makes the bottom of the

dress larger.

The ruffles at the knee are very voluminous. 

Reflection: 

Ms Maria briefed us on the module and what we could expect for assignments and communication avenues. After giving us time to set up this blog for assignment 1, we had our first lecture. It was about the elements and principles of design, but specifically in terms of fashion design. This lecture led to the weekly task which is the exercise above. I believe I understood the elements and principles explained though I am not yet 100% confident in the terms I should use when defining it. I was informed I should keep track of the designers and what year it came from to better keep track of the latest trends and designers.