A
subject close to my heart. I love fabrics, not just any fabric, but fabrics
that will allow me to experiment with colour and textures. The kind of fabrics that will allow me to bring the best out of them, what an excitement!!! I'm talking about printing,
dyeing, weaving, manipulating, crotchet, knits, embellishment, and other surface
design techniques; that is the excitement!!!
Woven silk dress with graphite headpiece
Photo: Pavlito Vel Pablo
Splashes of vibrant colours in beautifully designed fabrics bring
uniqueness to a garment. Nothing gives
me pleasure than creating fabrics for my garments. A creation that starts with a spark of thought then builds that thought and eventually brings it to life, is so exciting. I love experimenting with different fabrics, yarns, colours, and techniques.
Below are just a few images of the many great fashion and textile
designers who inspire me.
Comme Des Garcons
Mary Katrantzou
Marc Jacobs chunky knit
Dolce & Gabana Eclectic Print
Shibori Techniques
Walter Van Beirendonck Woven Jacket & Prints
Walter Van Beirendonck Woven Jacket & Prints
Anslem Reyle Art Work
Anslem Reyle for Dior
Prada's Classic Geometric Print 2012
The Etro Woman
Kenzo
Vintage Jerry Silverman Print (1960)
Vintage Pucci Print
Pucci for Vogue 1965
Vintage Louis Feraud Mexican Prints
1920's Flapper Style dress
Art Deco dresses made of a unique textured steel blue gray color sheer silk chiffon, voided cut velvet fabric.
I call flapper style dresses, effortless chic! One can never go wrong with this style these dresses, you can wear them any day any time, in fashion or out, you are guaranteed to look sleek!