For me this project was quite an emotional rollercoaster and I have learnt a lot for my own process of working and how to with the design process. I am really pleased with my overall final outcome; I was pleased that I worked from a different part of the body instead of going straight for the shoulders/arms as this challenged me therefore I got a different result compared to everyone else. I also enjoyed the fact that I analysed my draping of my garment in regards to the silver hoop from the hat. Hence I got a nice  shape volume at the front of my final piece and at the back there was a nice natural draping. If I was going to make any changes I would have tried to incorporate some other elements from my other objects (leather boots and leather bag) into the design. I was happy with the materials I chose because they all had a variety in shape, contours and fabric; maybe next time I could pick a blazer also therefore I would see the difference inside between that and the trench coat. The colour scheme was as expected as in this project we were not expected to change the colour but this time show the different parts of each garment being put together. I like how my piece is all beige as it allows you to focus on the other parts of the garment in more detail. The outcome did not take too long to make as I just did simple and quick hand stitches to secure any areas however if this was to go into manufacture it would take a while to make as the deconstruction process involves a lot of experimentation. I think my garment is an appropriate size for what I was making because it fitted the leg perfect however in my sketchbook I also looked at a variety of scale and I loved the idea of making it smaller so it could be a fascinator. When we had our exhibition of our work to the rest of the class and the diagnostic students I was really pleased with the amount of positive feedback I got mostly saying that my sketchbook was ‘funky’ and that my design was ‘unique’. Going into the next project I have learnt to not panic like I did on Tuesday if things go wrong as I can learn from these mistakes to get a positive outcome quicker.

“deconstructed dishes may take the foods that are normally combined in the dish, change their forms, and then plate them together in a different way. It's not just about taking the dish apart, but putting its elements back together”

Quote resource: https://cheftalk.com/threads/what-does-deconstructed-mean.49716/

I was trying to think of other ways that deconstruction could be represented and not just on fabric. After a quick brainstorm the idea of deconstructed food came to my head as it’s a current trend in the food industry at the moment. In this quote it mentions how deconstruction is “notjust about taking the dish apart, but putting its elements back together” this shows a clear connection between food and how when we begun to deconstruct our garments we had to be careful how much we do remembering that these pieces need to be put back together. David Schwen’swork in particular helped me to define what deconstructed food is however instead of doing it in a fancy presentable way he was very clear about his presentation approach; actually comparing them to paint swatches.

Image resource: https://www.acclaimmag.com/arts/pantone-food-pairings-by-david-schwen/

“The wearable sculptures she creates are called 'Body Sculptures' which can only be seen fully when someone is wearing them. When left on it's own, the viewer cannot see the full potential of the sculpture nor understand what purpose the sculpture has.”

I love the idea that a sculpture needs something; like a human needs food and water but this sculpture needs a human. This could be quite significant with the theme of deconstruction and how the garment I make needs a human also otherwise it would look like a heap of fabric. I am interested in the way she bound her body to the sculpture hence extending her body to the limit- because her website explains that she is interested in society’s desire to go beyond our capabilities. I would like to try using this idea of limitations in my own work and further research.

 
Quote Resource: http://adamartfoundation.blogspot.com/2013/09/rebecca-horn.html

 These are the pages which particuarly caught my eye for the artists interesting use of shape and materials. Arm Extensions (1968) Is a piece which makes me feel slightly scared this is because it reminds of a monster you see in horror movies. I can also imagine that these make a horrible screeching sound when being dragged across the floor.

"Her body is bandaged crosswise from the chest down to the feet, like a mummy. Movement becomes impossible. Both her arms are stuck in thickly padded red stumps that serve as supports for her body. In the course of the action, the performer feels that arms, despite her upright posture, begin to touch the ground, fuse with it, become ‘insulating pillars’ of her own body."
(Quoted in Haenlein, 1997)

 Quote Resouce: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/horn-arm-extensions-t07857

Here I wanted to experiment with this idea of deconstructing a shoe because shoes are a garment accessory which I am interested in. I love the wiggly lines which edge the foot and is different to the normal silhouette of a shoe. You also get to see the different layers of the shoe for example the toe cap and inner leather sole.

“taking the humble suit, he pulled it apart and remade it stitch by stitch, and often inside out, initially rejecting the heavy shoulders of the 1980s for something more streamlined. Taking inspiration from the paper patterns of the previous collection to create ‘flat’ tailoring, he then pressed this into place with an iron” I have a liking for this this idea of actually pulling the garments apart and re-making them. It brings craftsmanship  back into as industry of fast paced fashion.

Quote Resource: http://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/10655/tracing-maison-margiela-s-history-through-the-designer-s-most-famous-pieces

 Known for his approach of “destroying” fashion the trend caught on; as you can see below there is a DIY on how to make your own Maison Margielasweater from socks. This is something I would love to have a go at myself.

Image resource: http://blog.momu.be/2017/exhibition/diy-margiela-sock-sweater/

“layering materials, epochs and styles, modelling, deconstructing the garments to show the backbone” This word ‘backbone’ in particular caught my eye because when I think of this word in relation to garments I think of a corset and its boning (the boning being the backbone).

Quote and image resorce:https://www.nssmag.com/en/fashion/12438/maison-margiela-ss18-construction-deconstruction-and-travel/image:109506

Here Margiela used leather gloves to make a top; I find this quite humorous, shocking but also clever. Since its shocking to see a big designer using old gloves for his collection but it also brings this sense of recycling your clothing into the light of Spring 2001.

When looking through books in the library which would inspire me this image in particular was a different way of looking at deconstructing; taking small pieces of material out to create patterns and shadows in the light etc.

"Their graduate collection of 1993 was formed of layers upon layers of grey suiting, deconstructed and distorted into extreme bustle skirts"

From: Dazed Digital

These images from the very first graduate collection really influenced me in my initial research of this project. The abnormal aspect of this garment has to be the holes within the sequins on the skirt of the dress; these fell onto the runway leaving a decadent trail of sparkle amongst cast off's. 

Resource for book below: http://www.kci.or.jp/research/dresstudy/pdf/e_Ishizeki_Viktor_and_Rolf.pdf

Resource for quote: http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/18190/1/viktor-rolf-the-couture-laboratory