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Fashion Sketchbook - Coggle Diagram
Fashion Sketchbook
Goals
womenswear
inspired by various fashion fusion runway shows
Christian Dior 1997
a lot of Qipao elements
inspired by night in Shanghai
Moschino Fall 2020 (Rococo oriented)
Xiaohongshu (Chinese Pinterest) board
Link:
https://www.xiaohongshu.com/board/6285186b0000000001008f07?xhsshare=CopyLink&appuid=5dc6699b000000000100432d&apptime=1655968035
connect and combine two styles of clothing (research)
Neo-chinese/modern Chinese (新中式)
the basic definition of "new Chinese" design in the industry is: a new interpretation of traditional Chinese style and culture in the new era, and contemporary design realized on the premise of mastering traditional culture
The step-by-step evolution from "Chinese style" to "New Chinese style" reflects a return of Chinese people's self-aesthetic examination.
combined with the aesthetic concept of the new era
major elements: frogs, qipao structured dress, hair stick/pin, wide leg pants, ink wash painting prints, elegant, orchid, plum blossom, bamboo, chrysanthemum
18th century French fashion: Rococo
extract Chinese elements from their limited understanding, and applying them to their artistic creators
during the 18th century the Rococo style stimulated the further proliferation of Chinese design features
pay attention to repeated design elements
collages, moodboards, observational sketches based on inspirations
collages, moodboards, observational sketches based on inspirations
Analysis and observation
Rococo
a lot of pink and turquoise being used in furniture and clothing
a lot of ruffling and ribbons involved
paniers and sack back design
Engageants sleeves
silk
Modern Chinese
more edgy and gender neutral
more dark colors are being used
more minimalistic
calligraphy, round shaped collars
both
exquisite folding fans
Rococo have their own French styled patterns (parchment or silk was decorated with floral patterns, garden scenes or sceneries from the ancient Greek and Roman mythology) while Chinese patterns are mostly natural beings such as plants, flower, bamboo...
high degree of artistry
flowy textiles
elegant and sophisticated
Motivation
inspired by ancient/vintage style clothing+personal interest
more extravagant, playful, has a great cultural and historical meaning
Finding the similarities and differences between the two styles and selecting some of the more iconic elements of that style