My first year in fashion school was more of a challenge than I expected. I have what they call a wild skill. I am able to draw and sew; just not according to the requirements of the fashion industry(lacking discipline). This realisation came to me well after April; I was crushed to know that I had been drawing incorrectly for the longest time; plus there were little details to sewing I was not aware of. I had to clear my brain; my pride and skills list for the newness I needed to know to better my talent. I now know it is a work in progress and if you practise you can only get better.
On the 26th November 2011 we had the end of year Fashion show at The Zone Rosebank Cinema 8. The show allowed all full/part time students to showcase their creativity. The brief for 1st years was 'Ready to Wear'. I had absolutely nothing for this brief initially. It only started coming to me after a good 2weeks; and only 6 weeks to the show!
I called my 3 pieces 'Print d'Afrique' because I am currently crazy about all prints; from florals to orientals to African. The idea was to create items for a rural chic with a modern look. And as most creatives will tell you; the initial idea evolves as time goes and the final product is something better that the first idea.
The show was as a fashion show should be. I was emotionally and mentally ready for it as I had done two before in my BCom studying days. It was fast paced; colourful; hair artist; make up artists; models; divas; drama and hot backstage. And professional on stage. I missed the entire show as I chose to be backstage, where the real show is.
Dress#1: A panelled short shift dress with a high round neck and pockets. It was so difficult to find a model for this dress as it was loose but short; so the model had to be a bit curvaceous but not too tall. The model who wore it WORKED it with the pin created pleats at the back for a better fit darling!
Dress#2: Peacock tailed jacket with shorts. I love this outfit. Difficult pattern; easy to make and beautiful to look at. It fit perfectly the first time the model wore it. It hugs the bust line; clinches the waist and flows graciously behind. The shorts had to be altered as they did not fit the morning of the show; needless to say they are super fitted!
Dress3#: A full length dress with a leather-look figure belt; and I added a bow to add a playful touch to it. This was the most difficult pattern to make because of the one shoulder; and the contouring I had to learn while doing! Worn with flat shoes and brown accessories.
Congratulations to all the students; these pictures are just a sneak preview of the real creativity at the school. The ranges went from casual to cocktail to corsetry to formal to lingerie! The 3rd year students created amazing pieces which only motivated me to continue studying.
Ta,
Budgielindie
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