Today, we did a workshop on constructing our own visual outcomes on mini mannequins. I gathered materials and fabrics that I thought would be relevant to my project ideas, such as organza and metallic netting. for my eventual master’s collection, I really want to produce fashion pieces, particularly dresses so i decided to focus on that for this workshop. Taking inspiration from natures exotic shapes, i decided to work as 3D as possible by stuffing the fabric with paper. The formations were really interesting and i really admired my coursemates work how each mannequin was completely different. My feedback was likened to a jellyfish, the way i had multiple puffs around the bodice. I liked the layering of translecuent fabrics and the way it draped down. what I have gained from this workshop is inspiration towards new shapes and textures surrounding my samples. For example, i could create a dress that has 3D elements coming off it, or twisted fabric to give a futuristic look. I am used to working really slowly and paying attention to detail, and this workshop comprimised of short-times exercises so it was really fun to work under time pressure with those ideas coming to mind so quickly
