Hypothetical Collection
- Olivia Kissinger
- Sep 25, 2018
- 1 min read
Here is my hypothetical collection. I left my sketches as flats because I eventually want to do line sheets for my final garments. Instead of actually sketching them by hand, I am sketching them in illustrator as flats so its quicker when I want to make all my line sheets at the end. With all the details I have to add, it takes just as long but looks better in my opinion then figures. I would rather have detailed sketches rather than quick figures that don't look as finished or detailed. I also don't want a lot of illustration in my portfolio because the flats show details better and look cleaner, which is what I want for my portfolio. My collection will change quite a bit before it is due. Right now I have noticed I need a coat or two, and sweaters. Additionally, I should add a collared shirt so this can be more of a lifestyle collection. I want to style this collection with a lot of layers so I need more tops. I designed some shorts because some people wear shorts in the fall, but I wasn't sure about leaving them in. I also noticed that I need add texture through print design and dyeing. I gave two of my pants a twill texture for colored denim, and my look number 13 is actually a base layer that you won't see in any of my final illustrations. My fabrics came in last week so I also included.
Hi Olivia,
Here are my thoughts;
- Agree with keeping the shorts
- So glad your fabrics came in and I really like how you presented them. I actually am drawn to the color story that they create and think you could consider just going with it. I know that would mean changing your patterns a bit, but I would experiment with it unless you are 100% married to the one you have.
- I completely agree with you that you need print and texture added. The garments feel flat and solid as they are now. I know you aren't going to go crazy with these elements, but I think it's worth looking again at White Mountaineering and how they…
I agree with everyone else in that you should keep the shorts. I also appreciate your decision in making flats instead of figures. I think for this type of collection that doesn't have a lot of unique movement in the garments, flats are a great way to do detail and design in one. I would suggest doing them in black and white in addition to the color though just so that there are different flats that focus on color and design and print if you add one, and then flats that focus on technical details. Overall, I think you are doing great!
The fabric layout is fantastic. It is unique and clean, great job. The flats are great, they show lots of detail and the line work is great. I agree, keep the short. The color blocking is fun and adds a nice detail to the collection. Maybe a print on #6 grey shirt could be fun, but I think a pattern may take away from the details of your collection.
You should keep the shorts. People definitely wear shorts in the fall, especially with active lifestyle. I really think your collection needs a print. Active wear collections are unique based on their prints, colors, and details. You have a great color scheme and are paying close attention to detail. A print that shows your inspiration will elevate this collection.