For the love of FASHION: 2014

Wednesday 10 December 2014

Sparkles & Sandelicious Costume Champagne Party

Hello Beautiful People,

I'm here to tell you about one thing and one thing only.

It is the first of its kind and it is happening in Lagos!!!

Hosted by lovers of fashion and style, Tina Woolley and Sandra Enoch a.k.a. Sparkles and Sandelicious.

It is the one event you do not want to miss this season . . .**drum roll** . . . Sparkles & Sandelicious Costume Champagne Party!!!

Come looking fabulous and trendy and most importantly, #costumized.

Do not . . . and I repeat, DO NOT FORGET TO SAVE THE DATE: 5 pm, 13th December, 2014 @ Laila Tower, 15 AJ Morho Street Off Sinari Daranijo Street, Victoria Island.

Attendance is strictly by invitation.

RSVP
Kobina - 08028754048.

Saturday 18 October 2014

Moulage: Draping at Christian Dior

Hello Beautiful People!

I'm going to share a video of Moulage or Draping technique I watched on YouTube. Moulage is a design term used to describe the process of directly fitting a toile or fabric to a dress dummy or person. Moulage is 3D and different from flat pattern drafting which is 2D and involves manipulating a pattern block but they both have the same result, a finished garment.

The clip you are about to watch is a remake of the 1939 design by Dior for Robert Piguet and it will leave you mind-blown but if it doesn't . . . I don't know, run along. This is the art of couture; the toile is made and the toile pieces are then used as the pattern to cut the actual fabric before sewing but sometimes, the actual fabric can be draped directly on the dress dummy and sewn afterwards.

Draping at Christian Dior

Watch Video Here

Video Credit: SartorialPunk - YouTube

Monday 1 September 2014

Just Fashion Illustration- September 2014

Hello Beautiful People,

I enjoyed working on this very much. Once again, the hair was a bit of a challenge but loved how it turned out at the end of the day. And adding the bling factor to the ring did put a smile on my face.

Saturday 30 August 2014

CLAN'S MOOD BOARD FOR UPCOMING COLLECTION

Hello Beautiful People!

Not many people know what a mood board is so I'll just explain as best as I can. A mood board is a . . . opens new tab and googles the word . . . okay, found the word I was looking for, a collage, but it doesn't end there; it doesn't have to be a picture collage. It can be a collage of pictures, colours, notes, fabrics or objects, pretty much anything that is a source of inspiration for a project and in this case, a collection. It's like a scrapbook, only that its more 'purposeful' if I may say, because it shows a thought process and tells a story.

Speaking on the purposefulness of mood boards, they keep you in line when working on a collection. Most times, people work backwards by first sketching before creating a mood board but a mood board should be the very first thing that should be done when working on a collection. A mood board sets the tone for the collection. Its a collection of ideas which enables you design a cohesive collection. This means that at the end of the day, people should be able to draw dots connecting your mood board and finished designs.

I believe everyone has a general idea of mood boards but let me just add, mood boards can be physical or digital and are not restricted to fashion designers, they can be used by graphic designers, interior decorators, wedding/event planners and in branding and just about anyone who is developing an idea for a project. When words fail or aren't enough, let your mood board help you or your client visualize.

Now, to what inspired this write-up, the mood board for the upcoming CLAN collection, and just looking at it, my mind races at the possible interpretation, what are these ladies up to? I could play a guessing game but why not wait to be blown away? Surely, with time, we all will get clarity.

Friday 22 August 2014

BRIDGET BISHOP IS KING: WEIZ DHURM FRANKLYN'S A/W '14/15 COLLECTION

Hello Beautiful People!

Our very on Weiz Dhurm Franklyn unveils his Autumn/Winter '14/15 Collection called 'Bridget Bishop is King'. The collection is inspired by the first person executed for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials in 1692.

The Bridget Bishop Collection is definitely cohesive, fluid, detailed and beautiful. What's not to love about this collection? I don't know about you but personally, I love the use of shear fabric, the cut-outs, applique and embroidery.

Enjoy!

CALL +2348187999638

EMAIL weizdhurmfranklyn@yahoo.com

TWITTER & IG @weizdhurm

WEBSITE www.weizdhurmfranklyn.com

Photo Credit

Photography: Kellystrophq

Styling & Art Direction: Wisdom Franklyn

Asst Stylist: Michael Shumaker

Models: Angela Egbadon and Seun Peters

Friday 1 August 2014

Just Fashion Illustrations- August 2014

Hello Beautiful People!

I realized that its been over a year since I actually took out the time to make illustrations. Most times, I either make rough sketches of designs or start out and never finish and eventually, I started feeling like I was forgetting how to draw. I mean, imagine not getting the right curves and postures when drawing by hand and then trying to remember the use of a certain menu on photoshop? Oh, yes, before I forget, my illustrations are finished with the aid of photoshop, but hey, its not because I'm lazy, I just don't have refills for my caran d'ache pencils and letraset markers . Search, search and search again, sorry peeps, I cant seem to find the very first sketch which I did by hand before scanning and finishing on photoshop but here is . . .is . . . my Egyptian Inspired Design welcoming you to the wonderful month of August.

Wednesday 23 July 2014

Modern Bohemian

Hello Beautiful People,

I hope you still remember Kim Dave Designs, because there's a new collection and its so boho with a sprinkle of 60's inspiration. I know how much y'all be luvin them silk and chiffons' this season but here's another way to rock them fabrics with Kim Dave Designs MODERN BOHEMIAN.