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

Language Of FashionAbbi Yatir (Amm-01)

Tubular

Falls straight up and down

Bouffant flares out in fullness (think ball gown)

Wedge greater width in upper body than lower body

HourGlass equal shoulder and hip width and

exagerated waist indentions

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

Principles of design

Ways in which elements can be used are called PRINCIPLES.

1.Repetition 2. rhythm 3. graduation 4. radiation

5.Contrast 6. harmony 7. balance &

8. proportion

Aesthetic toolkit

By which designers can subtly adjust focus & focus effect of designs.