I spent these two weeks in the hotel as I was still under quarantine. I have a tutorial with Daniel. He gave me some advice on fabrics. I asked him that I needed to draping and then make pattern or I should make pattern first and fitting, and then revise the pattern. He said either …
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【22/02/2021-07/03/2021】
Since I have bought the air ticket in advance to back home on Feb. 24th and 25th , I am making preparations on Monday and Tuesday, packing up my luggage and doing nucleic acid testing. Quarantines began on Friday at a hotel in China. In order not to delay the progress of the course, I …
Reflection
This project is not what I expected at first. The reason why I was initially attracted by the project introduction was how the ghost effect was presented on the stage. I wanted to learn something more interesting outside my major through this project. Originally, I didn’t plan to make costume because the members of our …
collaborative project 4th week
This week was devoted to making kimono belt and finishing Victorian bodice. Before making the belt, I learned a lot of kimono belt tying methods. I chose a style that I like but the tying method is not too complicated. I had expected the belt to be made quickly, but I was completely surprised. In …
collaborative project 2nd and 3rd week
In the past two weeks, I haven’t even had a rest at the weekend and feel a little exhausted. Because in addition to completing technical skill course（Victorian Bodice）, I also need to complete the costume for the cooperation project. Since the background setting of the story is in ancient Japan, I decided to make a …
collaborative project 1st week
The first formal group meeting was held today. Everyone read the script according to the tasks assigned by the tutor two days ago, and then shared our opinions with each other. Then the tasks were assigned. I was mainly responsible for making costume. However, since it is a special period now, even if I have …
【Primary research】Glasgow Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
I took a lot of photos in this museum and picked out some of my favorite ones and posted them here. The composition of the last picture is very special in my opinion. The artist shows a three-dimensional space through a 2-dimensional way.
【Primary research】Palace of Holyroodhouse
Costume design is not just inspired by historical and modern clothing. Many of the ornaments in this palace, such as paintings, roof patterns, tapestries, jewelry, can become the silhouette and details of garments.
【Primary research】Edinburgh castle
There are many other military uniforms in the castle, but this one I thought was the most Scottish, so I just photographed it. Secondary research
【Primary research】National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland When I returned to London, I searched for more information about Time Machine collection. Dame Vivienne Westwood created this suit for her unique ‘Time Machine’ fashion collection, which was part of a larger collection entitled ‘Britain Must Go Pagan’. This eccentric and unusual album of fashion aimed to reconcile the traditional …
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