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The "hippie" collection is complete

4/14/2014

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For the past 5 weeks, I have been working on a collection inspired by the 1960's hippie culture. This collection of twelve looks is now complete! It was a really enjoyable process.

Every collection starts with inspiration and since I tend to resort to architecture for creativity, I decided to venture out to unknown waters. The focus was to be a culture, a feel of times, an attitude. I did tons of reading about hippies, their lifestyle, and beliefs. I read poetry and listened to music. I looked up photos and worked in my sketchbook and accumulated over 30 pages of research and design ideas. 

Going for a relaxed, feminine, layered look, I came up with a Spring/Summer collection of separates: tops, shorts, pants, dresses, jackets, capes, and vests. The color scheme? Prints, prints, prints - in blue, green, pink, and black and white.  
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The collection presentation (to my instructor) includes a sketch, technical flat of each garment, and fabric swatches. These boards tell a story of the target customer, construction of the garments, and quality of fabrics. They demonstrate my understanding of the fashion industry's standards.  

And now, off to a new collection - the 3rd and last one of the Spring semester at the Academy of Arts University.

Do you have a long-term project you enjoy working on?
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