This is my 2 page editorial on Alexander McQueen. I feel my editorial is
my strongest piece because of my enhanced skills in Photoshop as well as my extreme
interest in extravagant haute couture clothing, similar to Alexander McQueen’s
work. I wrote this editorial in my own words and have created it entirely on Photoshop
using images of McQueen’s vibrant garments; but still keeping the colour
palette as black, white, deep red and dark blue. The pages reflect his powerful
style with a mixture of unique textures, patterns, dark tones and bright
colours. (Size both A3)
This is my mood board for
my FMP theme, Dark Mist. My initial inspiration came from the film maleficent
and then seeing Alexander McQueen's savage beauty exhibition gave me many
design ideas. I created this mood board on Photoshop using dark and mysterious
pictures that relate to my theme. I feathered all of my images on a dark
woodland background and then adjusted the colours using the hue and saturation
tool, to make my mood board dark purple, as that is the colour I wish to make my
collection. (Size A3)
For my FMP I created this
design board showing the three garments I wish to make for my collection.
Firstly I scanned in the outline of my three final designs and edited them on Photoshop
using the paint tool. After filling in the colour and strengthening the outline
I added textured images into sections of my designs to show more detail and the
lace patterns in the fabric. Finally I included a mysterious, purple woodland
image to the background of my designs, linking it further to my mood board. (Size A3)
For my personal project I
created a mood board based around the music and dance movement known as
northern soul. I regularly go to soul nights and have always been influenced by
the vintage clothing, which inspired me to design my own. On Photoshop I used a
range of black and white images capturing the liveliness and energy seen at
northern soul nights. I merged my images closely together to create one full
image with fascinating detail. I added a hint of teal colour to the board
giving it some vibrancy, so I can express more colour in my designs. (Size A3)
From the inspiration of my
mood board and various soul nights I attend, I created unique designs on Photoshop
capturing the 60s and 70s soul scene in four vibrant outfits. I chose this
bright colour scheme of turquoise, purple, orange and brown to show off the
outrageous colours from the 70s but still keeping the designs modern. I have
put my own twist on northern soul classics like the full length circular skirt,
the high-waisted mini skirt, the 70s flared trousers, the collared dresses and
shirts with the classic polo top. (Size A3)
In my first year at college
we were given a sustainability project to create a garment and accessory out of
only recycled products, with the theme of warriors. My DIY mood board reflects
all the different styles of warriors relating to Samurai, as this is my chosen
pathway. Many of the images I have chosen to use show Japanese and Chinese armour
worn throughout history; other images are taken from fashion shows that I feel
look similar in style to the samurai clothing. I layered these images on Photoshop
and feathered around each one, fusing them together. (Size A3)
This is my 2 page editorial on Alexander McQueen. I feel my editorial is
my strongest piece because of my enhanced skills in Photoshop as well as my extreme
interest in extravagant haute couture clothing, similar to Alexander McQueen’s
work. I wrote this editorial in my own words and have created it entirely on Photoshop
using images of McQueen’s vibrant garments; but still keeping the colour
palette as black, white, deep red and dark blue. The pages reflect his powerful
style with a mixture of unique textures, patterns, dark tones and bright
colours. (Size both A3)
