I am going to take you on a little journey showing how vintage clothing inspires me and my love for embellishment!
The top you see didn't start as a top, it started as a dress from the 1980's, with horrible, stiff lining, super padded shoulders and a lot of beads missing. It just wasn't very nice, but I loved the embellishment and the pattern it formed.
At University, I had a project that required me to make two complete outfits. So, I decided to experiment with something vintage for one of them. I got this evening dress from a vintage fair, but I wasn't sure what to do with it, so when I got it back to my workspace, I put it on a stand, took one look and cut the skirt section off, cut the lining out, and looked at it again. As it was now completely sheer, I thought about utilising another love of mine, embroidery. So, I embroidered through the middle, huge satin stitches into the chiffon, filling it completely, so no sign of bust would be on show. (I also took one layer of shoulder padding out, but decided to keep some in to hold the shape of the top up as the beading and sequins weighed it down.)
I restored the missing beads and added paillettes (large disc sequins) vertically across the waistline, which I thought was quite flattering, I also added a few around the elbow as an accent! Although the overall sewing was not the best (you will instantly see faults if you work with clothing!), I do feel that I have improved it, from the original, which I wish I had taken a photo of!
This project also required a fashion show, which is why I wanted something highly embellished, something that would really stand out and sparkle!! .. I made slim georgette trousers to be worn with the top, styled with patent peep toe heels, and short, black leather gloves.
The second outfit was a dress and I wanted it to be quite elegant, but also sexy, and yes, it had to sparkle too! I bought some sequined georgette fabric, and went about making my idea. It has a draped section which wraps around the neck and fastens with a hook and eye. My favourite part of the dress are the horizontal pleats I constructed for the skirt part, which went all the way round and into a 'v' shape at the front. This was really really hard, the fabric was a killer to sew because of the sequins, and because there are no side seams in the skirt (as the pleat goes all the way round - a very discreet seam is in the front), I had to put a zip that started in the bodice which then went into a dart in the skirt! It was such a pain but I loved the finish result. I didn't want any skin on show, so styled it with thick black tights, a long sleeved black polo neck, long black leather gloves (over the sleeves) and patent peep toe heels. (You can click on the photos to get a bigger image!).. I am contemplating making this to sell in my Etsy shop (with a different fabric!) ... but the thought of attaching a zip into a dart makes me cringe... so I might slightly rework it.
So, with all the outfits made, illustrations are needed. Hopefully you have recognised the illustration below, which is an illustration of the above dress. It also reminded me that I attached paillettes onto the shoulder of the dress, so when the model walked, it would flutter and catch the light.
These aren't the actual illustrations I did at the time they were needed, these are improved versions. The one thing that all fashion designers need, is a damn good portfolio. Therefore, everyone in my class had to be seen, criticised and told what needed redoing. I had the most amazing fashion illustrator as a mentor,
Richard Gray, who has illustrated for numerous fashion houses, one that stands out in my mind is Christian Dior. You must take a look at his online portfolio! The original illustrations I did for this collection were actually quite pathetic in comparison, and I drew the sequins with just little dots. He told me that if I love embellishment, I need to show it, and to become obsessed with it. So, I listened to his words, and drew each sequin, one by one. I was shocked at the outcome, so was he and if I still had the originals to compare, so would you. It was an excruciatingly long process, but now when I'm illustrating, I make sure to really take my time and to 'obsess'. These two illustrations were his favourites. This collection is called 'Obsession', which you could probably see coming and I have now added them to my Etsy shop as ACEOs. (Of course.) Below is a catsuit version of the vintage top which everyone loved, my course leader loved it so much he put it in the University newsletter! So there you have it, how one piece of vintage, can determine an entire collection.
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Title: Vintage Lady Gaga Live at NYU - Captivated & Electric Kiss
Footage owned by NYU's IRHC, the Inter-Residence Hall Council. Originally posted by us, All Things Fangirl. We do not own the footage and are very grateful to IRHC for allowing us to keep the footage up. Stefani Germanotta, now known as Lady Gaga, performing at Ultraviolet Live, NYU's annual talent show. She ended up coming in 3rd place. 2nd place was Funky Butter. 1st place was Tom Costello & Stephan Magloire. She's AMAZING. Originally posted in Before There Was Gaga - Dave, Muse, Sarah & Steffi Correct Gossip Girl's NYU - http://allthingsfangirl.blogspot.com/2009/11/before-there-was-gaga-muse-da7e-sarah.html First song is Captivated, second one is Electric Kiss Make sure to stick around and hear which contemporary artist the final judge compares her to. Awesomeness. Lyrics to the first song, Captivated, courtesy of candacemarieflint One look and Im done One glance from your eyes and Im captivated The taste of your skin The warmth of your hungry lips has me so taken And I love the way you can make me dance from miles away When Im with you Im so sedated Im captivated by you. Youre just like the wind cause everything moves when youre around The sun is just like the sound of your voice in the morning when you light my world up And I love the way you can make me dance from miles away When Im with you Im never jaded Im captivated Ill never stop believing in this crazy love we're leading Sugar hold me close and make me sweeter I need you, I love you So please show me that smile make me laugh for just a little while Then breathe me one breath I only need one to fill the emptiness And I love the way you can make me dance from miles away Its been so long but now Ive waited and now Im captivated Lyrics to Electric Kiss, courtesy of VivaLaCairan We are a generation, twisted by a myth. Confused and ludicrous. Holding onto love. Consumed by all the pleasures in out midst. A life with all the lips weve kissed. And losing all control. Were gonna start a resistance. We want independence. Were gonna give the world some of this. Electric Kiss. Im gonna change the world with my lips. One voice forever, well live together in Peace, Love, Solitude and Happiness. Electric Kiss. Fame is our felony; were so in love with it. Some superstars and masochists who dont know Where to go. But the poets and the fighters of our time. Put down their weapons and their rounds. And know what they must do. Theyre gonna start a resistance. They want independence. Theyre gonna give the world some of this. Electric Kiss. Im gonna change the world with my lips. One voice forever, well live together in Peace, Love, Solitude and Happiness. Electric Kiss. Im gonna change the world with my lips. Oh, One voice forever, well live together in Peace, Love, Solitude and Happiness. Electric Kiss, Kiss.
Title: Mina & A. Lupo _ Parole parole _ Live 1972
The most famous duet from vintage italian TV broadcasting. A Mina classic. Parlato = spoken, canto = sung. Parlato: Cara, cosa mi succede stasera, ti guardo ed è come la prima volta. Darling, what's happening to me this evening, I look at you and it's like the first time. Canto: che cosa sei, che cosa sei, che cosa sei What are you, what are you... Parlato: Non vorrei parlare. I wouldn't want to speak. Canto: Cosa sei Parlato: Ma tu sei la frase d'amore cominciata e mai finita. But you are the phrase of love, begun and never finished. Canto: Non cambi mai, non cambi mai, non cambi mai. You never change... Parlato: Tu sei il mio ieri, il mio oggi You're my yesterday, my today Canto: Proprio mai Really never. Parlato: Il mio sempre, inquietitudine My always, [my] disquiet Canto: Adesso ormai ci puoi provare, chiamami tormento dai, già che ci sei Now you can try [it on], go ahead, call me "torment" while you're at it. Parlato: Tu sei come il vento che porta i violini e le rose You're like the wind that brings violins and roses Canto: Caramelle non ne voglio più I don't want any more sweets. Parlato: Certe volte non ti capisco Sometimes I don't understand you. Canto: Le rose e i violini The roses and the violins questa sera raccontali a un'altra this evening go tell them to some other woman violini e rose li posso sentire I can hear/smell violins and roses quando la cosa mi va, se mi va When I want to - if I want to quando è il momento When it's the [right] moment e dopo si vedrà And then we'll see Parlato: Una parola ancora [Just] another word Canto: Parole, parole, parole Words, words, words Parlato: Ascoltami Listen to me Canto: parole parole, parole Parlato: Ti prego I beg you Canto: Parole, parole, parole Parlato: Io ti giuro I swear to you Canto: Parole, parole, parole parole, soltanto parole parole tra noi. Words, words, words, words - only words, words between us Parlato: Ecco il mio destino, parlarti come la prima volta This is my destiny, [to] talk to you like the first time. Canto: Che cosa sei, che cosa sei, che cosa sei What are you... Parlato: No, non dire nulla. C'è la notte che parla No, don't say a word. [Let] the night speak Canto: Cosa sei Parlato: La romantica notte The romantic night Canto: Non cambi mai, non cambi mai, non cambi mai You never change Parlato: Tu sei il mio sogno proibito You're my forbidden dream Canto: Proprio mai Really never. Parlato: E' vero, speranza It's true, [my] hope Canto: Nessuno più ti può fermare No one can stop you now chiamami passione dai, hai visto mai Call me passion, go on - have you ever seen Parlato: Si spegne nei tuoi occhi la luna e si accendono i grilli The moon extinguishes itself in your eyes and the crickets light up Canto: Caramelle non ne voglio più I don't want any more sweets Parlato: Se tu non ci fossi bisognerebbe inventarti If you didn't exist, someone would have to invent you Canto: La luna e i grilli The moon and the crickets Normalmente mi tengono sveglia Usually keep me awake mentre io voglio dormire e sognare While I want to sleep and dream l'uomo che c'è in te, quando c'è The man who is within you - when he's there che parla meno Who talks less ma che può piacere a me But can please me Parlato: Una parola ancora [Just] another word Canto: Parole, parole, parole Words, words, words Parlato: Ascoltami Listen to me Canto: Parole, parole, parole Parlato: Ti prego I beg you Canto: Parole, parole, parole Parlato: Io ti giuro I swear to you Canto: Parole, parole, parole, parole parole soltanto parole, parole tra noi Parlato: Che cosa sei What are you? Canto: Parole, parole, parole ...parole soltanto parole parole tra noi
The top you see didn't start as a top, it started as a dress from the 1980's, with horrible, stiff lining, super padded shoulders and a lot of beads missing. It just wasn't very nice, but I loved the embellishment and the pattern it formed.
I restored the missing beads and added paillettes (large disc sequins) vertically across the waistline, which I thought was quite flattering, I also added a few around the elbow as an accent! Although the overall sewing was not the best (you will instantly see faults if you work with clothing!), I do feel that I have improved it, from the original, which I wish I had taken a photo of!
So, with all the outfits made, illustrations are needed. Hopefully you have recognised the illustration below, which is an illustration of the above dress. It also reminded me that I attached paillettes onto the shoulder of the dress, so when the model walked, it would flutter and catch the light.
These aren't the actual illustrations I did at the time they were needed, these are improved versions. The one thing that all fashion designers need, is a damn good portfolio. Therefore, everyone in my class had to be seen, criticised and told what needed redoing. I had the most amazing fashion illustrator as a mentor, Richard Gray, who has illustrated for numerous fashion houses, one that stands out in my mind is Christian Dior. You must take a look at his online portfolio! The original illustrations I did for this collection were actually quite pathetic in comparison, and I drew the sequins with just little dots. He told me that if I love embellishment, I need to show it, and to become obsessed with it. So, I listened to his words, and drew each sequin, one by one. I was shocked at the outcome, so was he and if I still had the originals to compare, so would you. It was an excruciatingly long process, but now when I'm illustrating, I make sure to really take my time and to 'obsess'. These two illustrations were his favourites. This collection is called 'Obsession', which you could probably see coming and I have now added them to my Etsy shop as ACEOs. (Of course.) Below is a catsuit version of the vintage top which everyone loved, my course leader loved it so much he put it in the University newsletter! So there you have it, how one piece of vintage, can determine an entire collection.
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