In my network project, there are 10 unisex garments altogether in this collection which is developed by the use of mind mapping. According to Vogue’s website, the army jacket theme is a popular fashion trend for this season; therefore, this collection will be focused on the linkage between the army camouflage and the urban camouflage. Furthermore, an inspiration from the game “Hide and Seek” was employed as a kind of children’s camouflage. Thus, the collection concept from childhood’s Hide-and-Seek and army’s camouflage is reflected through the army printed pattern as well as the floral printed pattern conveying the garden where children play the game.
In terms of materials, as stated above, the combination of floral printed cotton fabrics, second hand army clothes as well as knitted fabrics are used to explore my collection. I have chosen the floral pattern fabrics to replace some of army patterns by using mix & match technique. Moreover, polka dots printed fabrics are used as a liner. As such, my collection will illustrate the “softly strong and smartly sweet” look.
In terms of colour, I have researched the colour trend of this coming spring/summer from CIFF colour trend 2010/2011. All shade and tone from army theme are applied as basic colours in my collection. For example, the shade of olive green, sage green, clay brown and mustard yellow are presented in basic colour; whereas the tangerine orange and shocking pink are presented as fashion colours, since both vivid colours can reflect the vibrant childhood in each persons.
