language of fashion
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Words - clothing style interpreted Masculinity – trousers, ties, broad shoulders, rough or heavy fabrics
Femininity - skirts, low necklines, defined waist, delicate fabrics
Dominance - uniforms, oversized shoulders, large hats
Intelligence - reading glasses, sober colors, briefcase
Rebellion- extreme clothing and hairstyles, tattoos, piercing, unusual shoes or no shoes at all.
Origin- Indicated by town or country clothes
Wealth - gold jewelery, and gems, clean or new clothes, perfect fit, fashion conscious, labels/brands, fur, perfume
Health-sporty clothing and logos, slim figure, sneakers
Age- simple, body covering, casual, comfortable
Elements of design Design is when you mix the known elements in new &
exciting ways.
What are the elements?
1. Silhouette 2. line 3.texture
What are the ways?
ways in which these elements can be used are called PRINCIPLES.
1.Repetition 2. rhythm 3. graduation 4. radiation
5.Contrast 6. harmony 7. balance & 8. proportion
Silhouette:
A garment’s shape or outline. There are five basic shapes.
1. Tubular
2. Bouffant
3. A line
4. Wedge
5. Hour Glass
A- line A dress or skirt silhouette that is narrower at
the top, flaring gently wider toward the bottom. (resembles an A
Silhouette:the overall shape of a garment or a collection
reduced to a basic description, e.g. boxy, A-line..
• Line Lines – variety of ways to use it It can either emphasize or disguise features. Creates illusion of narrowness or fullness vertical horizontal
across
Texture Material can make or break a style. It is both visual and sensual element of design Fabric is selected for its compatibility with season
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