30th Sep & 11th Nov
10am - 4pm
Design Museum Kensington
The art colleges of the 80s and early 90s were a hotbed of creative design talent who sought to challenge the fashion hierarchy. From Margiela to McQueen, designers broke the rules by exploring the traditions of clothing with a decidedly punk viewpoint.
Step inside their world and discover your inner Fashion School Rebel!
Morning Session: Learn the Rules
Define your aesthetic.
Creating ½ scale basic body shapes.
Basic principles of pattern cutting and dart manipulation.
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Afternoon Session: Break the Rules
Concept generation and building the narrative.
Experimental 3D Silhouette development.
Design communication and sketchbook page development.
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What will I learn?
Introduction to cutting-edge designers of the late 20th century, their design methods, and their impact on the world of fashion.
Creative concept building.
Basic principles of pattern cutting and dart manipulation.
Exploratory techniques for creating 3D fashion design ideas.
Layout and presentation techniques to communicate design ideas on a page.
