Kal Kaur Design and Presentation Portfolio

F A S H I O N P O R T F O L I OD E S I G N & P R E S E N T A T I O N

K A L K A U R

ABOUT ME

MA Fashion Design graduate looking to pursue a career as a Fashion Designer for womenswear and menswear apparel. My knowledge of the arts and applied science has helped inform my design practice to help create garments that bring together multiple ideas to form contemporary silhouettes. My research skills have contributed to originality in my work from an aesthetic, garment construction, and design perspective, particularly at the postgraduate level (being able to conceptualise design using theory). Such work is demonstrated in this fashion design portfolio documenting ‘Autumn Eclosion’ - an A/W womenswear 17/18 day and eveningwear collection. Application of my fashion research and design skills for future jersey and woven womenswear products are demonstrated in practice briefs for ASDA and Miss Selfridge.

I hope to use my academic background from both applied sciences and the arts in the fashion design industry to introduce new ideas to garment design and pattern development and to help innovate collections. I have strong leadership and communication skills, and I am now looking for a strong design team in a demanding environment to help me develop as a Fashion Designer.

CONTACT

E-mail : kalwinder.kaur.85@gmail .com

C O N T E N T SG E O R G E : C A S U A L / J E R S E Y W E A R P A G E S 4 - 1 0 A U T H E N T I C M O U N T A I N R E T R E A T A / W 1 7 / 1 8

M I S S S E L F R I D G E : W O V E N P A G E S 1 1 - 1 9 C U B A N R E T R O O D Y S S E Y W O M E N S W E A R W O V E N S / S 1 7

M A F A S H I O N I N N O V A T I O N : F I N A L Y E A R P R O J E C T P A G E S 2 2 - 4 9 A U T U M N E C L O S I O N : W O M E N S E V E N I N G - & D A Y W E A R A U T U M N / W I N T E R C O L L E C T I O N 1 7 / 1 8

T A L L U L A H T E N N A N T : W O M E N S W E A R F O R M A L W E A R P A G E S 2 0 - 2 1 E A S T E R N S P R I N G S / S 2 0 1 7

C A S U A L / J E R S E Y W E A R : M O O D / A U T H E N T I C M O U N T A I N R E T R E A T A / W 1 7 / 1 8

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C A S U A L / J E R S E Y W E A R - T R E N D F O R E C A S T A / W 1 7 / 1 8 : C O M P E T I T O R S

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C A S U A L / J E R S E Y W E A R : M O O D / A U T H E N T I C M O U N T A I N R E T R E A T A / W 1 7 / 1 8

C A S U A L / J E R S E Y W E A R : M O O D / A U T H E N T I C M O U N T A I N R E T R E A T A / W 1 7 / 1 8

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FLARED TROUSERS MIDI-LENGTH HEMSSTRIPED DETAIL WIDE BELL SLEEVESCROPPED SHAPES UTILITY POCKET DETAILA-LINE & LOOSE FLOATY SILHOUETTES TAILORED BLOUSES & JACKETSTHICK PLEATS (DRESSES & SKIRTS) WRAP OVER FASTENINGROUND & HALTER NECKLINES HIGH-WAISTED PAPERBAG HEM

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C U B A N R E T R O O D Y S S E Y W O M E N S W E A R W O V E N S / S 1 7

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PANTONE 19-4003 TCXBLACK ONYX

PANTONE 18-1647 TPXBOSSA NOVA

PANTONE 17-1668 TCXGRENADINE

PANTONE 15-1963 TPG

GOLDEN YELLOW

PANTONE 13-0746 TPG

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CANARY GREEN

PANTONE PQ-11-4805 TCXHINT OF MINT

PANTONE11-4302 TCX

CANNOLI CREAM

PANTONE19-3831 TCX

MARITIME BLUE

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N A R R O W / S T A N D A R D N O T C H L A P E L E A S T E R N I N S P I R E D S I L H O U E T T E S

S H A W L L A P E L / F R E E - S T A N D I N G C O L L A R S P R I N T S I N S P I R E D B Y L I L L I E S & S P R I N G B L O O M

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S I N G L E - B R E A S T E D J A C K E T S

AUTUMN ECLOSION: WOMENSWEAR AUTUMN/WINTER COLLECTION 17/18

Autumn Eclosion explores themes of diaspora of humans and insects, and adaptation through interaction with new surroundings bringing together tradition and the beauty of acculturation. Colours have a dark quality with the use of predominantly teal, with dusky pink, burn mustard, bronze and tinted blues to highlight a key 2017/18 colour story for Autumn Winter Womenswear. Shape and form for this day- and eveningwear collection are inspired by structured draping with tailored finishes.

C O N C E P T P A G E

Key theme to Autumn Eclosion A/W 17/18 looks at elements of nature and culture that bind together to form new ideas. The acculturation of design and embellishment elements taken from traditional African cultural practices and the migrating death-head hawkmoth fuses with contemporary tailored daywear and eveningwear silhouettes.

R E S E A R C H : N A T U R E

Reflecting on architecture and interior construction to deal with creating space and volume to silhouettes by looking at work by Greg Lynn’s FORM who has created complex structures characterised by intricate textures and curves. Draping techniques for creating structured volume are also demonstrated by Junya Watanabe’s designs - the use of ultra-lightweight chintz and concertina pleats by Junya Watanabe is similarly seen in West African clothing including the lappa, Ghanaian smocks, wedding attire and kaftans, ranging from heavily tailored to loose silhouettes. Structured pleating also play a role in the A/W 17/18 womenswear collection with work by Issey Miyake and Frank Gehry being influential to the design outcome.

R E S E A R C H : S H A P E & F O R M

C O L O U R :

Autumn Eclosion explores themes of fusion between two opposing elements and overnight transformation and rebirth. Darker mid-tones have been used with lighter coral, dusky pink and cream tones.

R E S E A R C H : C O L O U R & F A B R I C

F A B R I C :

Autumn Eclosion inspires lustrous medium-weight silk taffeta with crisp textures allowing smooth surfaces to create bold structures for women’s eveningwear. Dark brushed jacquard fabrics with pastel detail reflecting a decorative optional fabric for an outerwear line up to this A/W 17/18 look. Application of Crepe de Chine allows for a richer layer to garment interiors.

Application: dresses, tops, jackets, skirts.

D E S I G N D E V E L O P M E N T

D E S I G N D E V E L O P M E N T

FINAL LINE UP

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D R A P I N G : S K I R T - T O I L I N G S H A P E & F O R M ( C O W L P L E A T S )

A L T E R A T I O N T O T H E S K I R T A N D S L E E V E S U S I N G N E T T I N G T O E X A G G E R A T E S H A P E A N D P L E A T S

30.5 “

28” Concealed zip (Teal Colour)

Sleeve length: 10 6/8 “

Sleeve opening 19.25”

Left to Right sleeve: 28.5”

Cowl 1 drop from hip: 6.5”

Cowl 2 drop from hip: 10.5”

Cowl 3 drop from hip: 16.5”

Size: 10 UK Chest: 35”Armhole: 19.25”length: Short - 30.5”

FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW

Collar 15.75”cut to the fold along C.F , inter-faced and top stitched.

Triangle �nish to the bodice using two layers of light-weight interfacing which is then bagged out by attaching #2 to the collar and #1 to the front bodice panel.

Front panel (#1)

Bagging out panel (#2) sits behind the front panel

When all skirt, corset, sleeve and bodice blocks are fully constructed, start by joining skirt block 1 to block 2 at the C.F where both blocks cross at the ‘v’ shape.This follows by attaching the bodice to the corset and both sleeves.Next, attach the corset to the skirt blocks using a 1.5cm stitch line.

UNDERLAY SKIRT BLOCK 1

OVERLAY SKIRT BLOCK 2

For each skirt block:attach a layer of light-weight interface and a layer of medium-weight tulle. Once joined together using a 0.5cm stitch line, attach the lining panel sewing a 1.5cm stitch line and keeping a 2mm top stitch around the hem.

Corset: top stitch panels 1,2 and 3 using a 2mm stitch width.

For each sleeve block, attach a layer of light-weight interface and a layer of medium-weight tulle using a 0.5cm stitch line. Attach the lining panel using a 1.5cm stitch line. Following full construction of the sleevel block, top stitch the sleeve opening of each block with a 2mm width stitch.

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