Description

The formal coat is designed to be worn to work as a crease and rain resistant garment as well a way to retain heat in the winter and also to be worn to more formal occasions. The design has been influenced by numerous time periods, historical techniques, and cultural concepts, which evoke power and feminine elegance within the garment. Classic 1950’s Christian Dior’s “New Look”, the historical use of the Puritan collar and the cultural celebration of Japanese Cherry Blossoms are all integrated within the design. The proportion of the fullness and cinched waistline, emphasises the power and dominance of the tailored shape. Attention is drawn to the lining and cuffs of the coat forming an artwork of delicately designed Cherry Blossoms.

Images of Work

"Interfacing was necessary for the manufacturing of my Major Textiles Project to offer extra weight and fullness to the main fabric of the design, evoking the 1950’s silhouette. The interfacing contributes to the structured collar and proportional contrast shown in the difference of width between the cinched waistline and the fullness at the hemline, emphasizing the power and dominance of the tailored shape. It also increases the insulative properties of the garment, further contributing to the success of the design as a winter coat."

"The Japanese cherry blossom design on the silk lining was achieved by the surface decoration technique of transfer printing. The cherry blossom tree features a breeze that carries the fly away blossoms throughout the lining of my coat, creating an internal artwork that contributes to the aesthetic of my project."

Select Student Folio Pages

The pages selected for each project reflect the individual students' interpretations of the syllabus guidelines for the MTP. Each student should develop their folio according to the guidelines, relating to their own individual project. This may result in a variety of presentation styles, numbers of sketches and/or experiments.