Illustrations that got left behind...

Final Synopsis

Portrait of a Lady is based around the Art Nouveau movement that developed during the turn of the 20^th century. The movement bridged the transition between neo-classicism and the early developments of modernism in much the same way that Sabatini White endeavours to create a modern and new design aesthetic whist retaining traditional forms. Art Nouveau grew in response to the changing relationship between man and nature which conceptually links the movement to today’s environmentally aware society. Natural fibres respond to this and are necessary for a high quality competitive brand.

Art Nouveau also coincided with the beginnings of first wave feminism and the acceptance of a female consciousness. We see the Sabatini woman as one who has been liberated sexually, emotionally and academically. She is confident in her own abilities and shows this through her dress.

Art Nouveau and Deco are in keeping with the strong linear influences that permeate many of the Sabatini White collections, while the colour palette is derived from the naturalistic elements of Nouveau. Aesthetically, the geometric Deco shapes provide structure to balance the fluidity of Art Nouveau. The knitted weave is a play on knitwear-based Sabatini’s desire to diversify into woven fabrics and the weave and panel motifs keep the collection cohesive. The liberated, confident Art Deco portraits of Tamara de Lempicka epitomise the sexuality and independence of our Sabatini woman, while Art Nouveau highlights her natural beauty and form.

Portrait of a Lady is taken from the Henry James novel of the same name, describing an heiress’ journey to personal freedom. The collection is designed as an Autumn/Spring trans-seasonal injection for a 25 – 40 year old high fashion market.

Collection Headers

Hey guys tell me what you think. the text on the bottom right corner is our main type face throughout the books so what ever we choose also needs to go with this...

peace homes.

just a preview

Spec Book layout continued...

ok, so worked on spec book today. This layout can work for both dresses, pants and bodysuit, but will need to adjust slightly for coat (cos there are so many fabrications)

Let me know what you think. Had to ditch the blank page every spread cos Tina would go nuts about the waste of paper...

Swatch Book Ideas

These are a couple of layout ideas for swatch book. Hit me up with what you think re: centred balance, the horiztontal line etc etc

Spec book layout...

So just started to develop possible layouts for spec/look books.

Thought it would be nice/ logical to continue with long horizontal pages similar to our board. so this is the width of an a4 (makes printing easy/ paper cheaper) and 15.5cm high.

The column down the left hand side is the designer/ garment info that is repeated on every page. Thought single sided was much cleaner and sophisticated. easier for the eye to follow. so far these are the first two pages - spec detail page and fabric page. Worked out what pages we need up to construction instructions and breakdown of garment assembly and then it got slightly confusing about what's expected within it. have drawn out layouts for other pages, but want input in style etc before i continue...

Photo Shoot Possible Locations

Roxy Theater

Mount Victoria

Statement Dress Toile

Photoshoot - concept boards

The Artist and the Muse

Another Sabsta movie.

http://vimeo.com/14751280

20 Year Video. Yo Yo

sabsta 2nd video. glam.

http://youtu.be/zK7zTJ3nz24

Timetable

AMAZING. video ideas. lolza

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3N8QZTsZic

watch this

http://www.3news.co.nz/South-Aucklands-Sabatini-always-in-fashion/tabid/372/articleID/223814/Default.aspx

Straps - print. Regarding le gown

realistically I think that straps into seam lines is a better idea. As a thought - What if the seams had black piping in them? Might look nasty - thoughts?

Redesigns/additions 20/08/11

faaabric

Pieces List - Admin purposes

Outers (6)

1. Waistcoat
2. Cardigan
3. Coat
4. Woven shoulder blazer
5. Statement jacket
6. Extended yoke blazer

Dresses (6)

7. Crossover dress
8. Merino bodycon
9. Panel cutback dress
10. Woven panel
11. Statement gown
12. Woven bottom dress

Skirts (1)

13. Panel mini skirt

Pants (3)

14. Cigarette pants
15. Panelled pants
16. Printed leggings

Tops (4)

17. Printed singlet
18. Cutback singlet
19. Crossover tunic
20. Grease bodysuit

Outfit list

A. Waistcoat 1, dress 12
B. Cardigan 2, Crossover dress 7
C. Coat 3, Merino bodycon dress 8
D. Woven shoulder blazer 4, printed singlet 17, panel miniskirt 13
E. Panel cutback dress 9
F. Woven panel dress 10
G. Statement jacket 5, Cigarette pants 14, bodysuit 20
H. Statement gown 11
I. Crossover tunic 19
J. Panel pants 15, cutback singlet 18, extended yoke blazer 6

FABRICATION

A. Cream strapping. Knitted cream/gold singlet. Black waistcoat. NEED cream silk, Lycra
B. Taupe merino cardigin. Silver print cotton tunic
C. Gold wool jacket with taupe silk lining. JO BRING SAMPLE. Thick Black merino bodycon.
D. Cream wool felt jacket. White silk singlet with taupe neck detail. Cream wool skirt with cream leather.
E. Centre front and back yoke Black leather. CF panels in leather piping. Side panels and back in wool.
F. Black wool felt strapping. Black felted wool front/back panels. Super thin silk taupe linning (excluding sleeves)
G. Black stretch cotton bodysuit. Black wide weave cotton. Taupe leather jackets.
H. Black strapping. Taupe haboti silk linning.
I. Brown weave print leggings. Heavy cream merino tunic with cream leather detail.
J. Silver print singlet. Gold wool trousers. Black cotton jacket.

Fabrics Needed

- Heavier merino: Cream + Black
- Lightweight black merino
- Cream silk (singlet)
- Heavy lycra (sportsbra-like upper dress)
- Taupe chiffon (coat)
- Cream felted wool
- Taupe habotie silk (statement gown)
- Black cotton (extended yoke blazer)

16. Leggings

Spec - Crossover Dress 7

specs take 1

More Herringbone

I know they don't really go with the collection but it was fun to play around... I think they are too geometric/graphic/fragmented to work with the smoothness of our collection but they certainly are 'out there'.