1. Masters Proposal

2. Theme & Inspiration Recycling experimentation Ethical
Zero/minimal waste
Reuse > Repurpose > Recycle
Reconnecting with garments
Hidden details (panels, internal structures, etc.)
Bespoke one-off pieces

3. Collection Name:
Metamorphosis

4. Metamorphosis Meta = Change Morphe = Form
“A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.” – Oxford English Dictionary definition
Meta = Change
Morphe = Form

5. Metamorphosis Casting off an outer shell
Something developing inside (to tie in with hidden features)
Transforming into something new
Outer layers peeling/eroding away to reveal new inner layers and forms
Evolving or taking on a new form
Transforming into something beautiful or unusual

8. Aims Zero/minimal waste collection
Recycling experimentation - not a season-based collection
Producing an ethical collection
Bespoke designs
Hidden details (panels, internal structures)
Cut and drape experiments

9. Rationale Personal passion less waste – more preservation
Moving away from disposable fashion
Experimentation – what is possible/achievable?
Creating art pieces
NOTE: Many of my final garments may not have paper patterns, because:
Designs are one-off experiments
Not intended for mass-production

10. Season – A/W 2017/18
NOT SEASON-BASED – Just to identify where my collection COULD sit.
Collezioni Trends (16 September, 2016).
Features of this trend forecast:
Vintage
Theatrical
Decorative
Asymmetric
Non-matching details (e.g. fastenings)

11. Research & Resources PRIMARY RESEARCH:
s to practitioners and researchers
Exhibitions
Boutiques (that work with recycled garments)

12. Research & Resources SECONDARY RESEARCH:
Library – For sustainable, zero waste, recycled fashion
Journals – Collezioni Trends, Selvedge, Vogue, Harpers
Online – Current practitioners and techniques
Blogs – Current methods, ethical practice

13. Methods Flat pattern cutting – using six basic blocks Sketches
Stand draping experiments
Pleated paper experiments
Documentation - photographs, notebooks, blog:

23. Garment Ideas Evening dress (and cape) Evening dress (and bolero)
Skirt and bodice
Trousers top and jacket
Skirt, top and jacket
Day dress

24. Any Questions?

25. Image Sources
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