Open ended zip insertions

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Having chosen upon the final bodice design a open ended zip has been decided as the fastening. This is due to the ease in getting in and out of the bodice. Originally rouleau loops were going to be used however this is a more delicate method which didn't match the heavy neoprene material. Open ended zips are used for garments which open up completely for example the centre front of a jacket or coat. As well as the centre back of a bodice or corset allowing it to be wrapped around the body and then zipped with ease.

Double sided neoprene will be used to construct the bodice. Specifically black and white in colour. One of the samples was made from the neoprene fabric however due to the cost of the fabric scuba was used for the others. Scuba has similar properties to neoprene and was fused to add thickness before using for the samples. 

3D experimentation towards the final design

Working towards the final bodice design 3D structures were made in order to see how they may be constructed. Looking at the scale of the shoulder piece and the centre geometric panel. These two elements will later be experimented with in the 3D design workshop in order to get a more professional finish and using materials more suited to the final bodice. 

Developing my chosen design 7/10/14

The above design was chosen due to its abstract shape. The structure will bring a bold statement when taken to the catwalk due to being worn on the shoulder and standing close to the face, the place where eyes are usually drawn to. 

Working out how to make the structure stand on the shoulder was the first step. Online research was undertook to find images of similar structures of which could be the basics of my design. Ice hockey safety wear and police gun holsters were just some of the techniques found. 

Furthur 3D design ideas 7/10/14

During the previous activity of working on the stand, a 3D structure that would be attached to the bodice was made. Finding this task challenging it was decided a 3D structure would be made to accompany the final bodice rather than be something attached to it. The structure could then be removed leaving a 2D bodice however when added to the overall look it would draw the attention of viewers at a catwalk show therefore drawing the needed attention to the bodice itself.

An example of a separate 3D accessory used to draw attention to a collection or outfit is that used by Alexander McQueen in his Fall/Winter 2013-2014 catwalk show in Paris.
http://loveisspeed.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/2013-14-fall-winter-alexander-mcqueen.html[Accessed - 7/10/14]

3D initial work on the stand 6/10/14

Following the secondary research of Barbra Hepworth and Henry Moore, three pictures were chosen from the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in order to create some initial design work and models on the stand.

The following pictures stood out as being inspirational due to the shapes within the sculptures, which could then be transformed into a fashion accessory or garment.

Tread Pad Pair 1 by James Capper

Lower Park by Oppenheim

by Serge Spitzer