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As part of my couture collection I need to produce a series of Art Nouveau/ Art Deco inspired headdresses to really accessorise the garments; I had a bash at it rather than employing a milliner and spending huge sums of money and the resulting headdresses look fabulous, so I figured I would create a tutorial for it. Hope you enjoy. This is part 1 of a series.
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OVERVIEW
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Looking over my previous vids, I realised I had missed out a post…
I never actually went through any of the items I bought at the IACF event. So here’s a somewhat late overview and quick example (teaser) of how all the bits I bought are applied in the collection.
Enjoy!
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Not the best post in the world! but a serious problem has presented itself!
RACHEL GOLD – FASHION STYIST
I’ m Loving her work, would love to work wth this lady…
Check out her biography below
I can’t actually remember the precise moment years ago that I knew I had found my true calling.
One thing I do know is that everytime I get a job I am filled with excitement and anticipation.
I love to style celebrities, commercials, jewellery and music video’s.
I am good at finding locations and matching teams I write for a few magazines, so it’s great fun to be able write about what I love at the same time as styling the images.
Ever since I was a small girl I used to dress anything or anyone that moved, including the family dog! I used to style the rooms and change the furniture around constantly, much to every-one’s annoyance. So I suppose it’s no surprise that I have ended up as a stylist.
Styling is my passion. I have worked in New York, LA, Paris, Switzerland, and many other European Countries.
I have compiled some of my favourite images for my portfolio and hope you like looking at them as much as I have liked creating them.
I am inspired everyday by beautiful things around me and Halston, Azzadine Alaia, Chanel and so many more.
Please feel free to get in touch.
Rach
Unfortunately there is not much information i could find out about Catherine but the following is taken from whitezine website: http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/catherine-pluchart.html
Catherine Pluchart: started artistic studies at 14. A couple years later (she’s 33 now) she became a successful photographer, evolving in the fashion and portraits industry. Catherine was born in brussels but now lives in Toulouse, France.
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This is the start of the design process… but to be honest this part is all down to you guys and what you want to design. However, this Video does give you an example and some information about fashion design using pre made templates. There is some info about balance marks and making your illustrations look realistic. More to come!
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The second part of a whole series of tutorials on fashion illustration in Adobe Illustrator: In this tutorial I explain how to create a fashion template of a woman or model, using photo-shoots taken from the web or fashion magazines. I show you how to create stylised head shots and combine them with interesting poses to create a beautiful finished template, that you can save, share and print hundreds of times, allowing you to design quickly and effortlessly.
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The first of a whole series of Tutorials on Womenswear Fashion illustration (technique also applies to Womenswear)
In this video introduce the topic of illustration giving you an example of my own technique and how an overview of how i achieve this style of fashion illustration, using a combination of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, also I explain what is to come, in the next couple of video post.
ENJOY!
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I manage to bike it down to the IACF antiques fair at Ardingly in South East England to source lingerie lace and jet beading in preparation for constructing two of the finished outfits. What an amazing show!
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Unfortunately i can’t really show you the construction process of the collection… it wouldn’t be a surprise then… but this is a nice little teaser video about one of the garments in my collection, not toiled, but built from scratch. The video also goes on to explain my next video post: researching jet beading and other bits for this particular dress and the rest of the collection. Enjoy!
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Honey Malaolu (my intern) finds my camcorder and speaks her mind…. (just a bit of fun)
Check out her work and previous collections at: Honeymalaolu.com
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Now we’ve finished colouring up the collection, we are ready to start construction (how exciting!), unfortunately i can’t show you too much construction work, but stay tuned for features & more.
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A quick video explaining the almost finished result of colouring my collection in illustrator; colours calibrated from my original fabric samples found in London.
(A nice intro to the benefits of fashion illustration in Adobe Illustrator)
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I start to add colour to my illustrations to build a cohesive collection of garments, using the colour palette I created in the previous video. This video does actually show you how to add colour using Illustrator, but simply explains the reasons and result. Tutorials on how i did this will follow.I start to add colour to my illustrations to build a cohesive collection of garments, using the colour palette I created in the previous video. This video does actually show you how to add colour using Illustrator, but simply explains the reasons and result. Tutorials on how i did this will follow.
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Understand the next step in the colour development of my collection, I explain how we start to build a colour palette from our material swatches, and how to calibrate these colours in illustrator, so when i start to colour the collection the printouts and designs will be a perfect match to my material swatches.
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With my toiling stages finished I start to redevelop my collections colour palette, using new materials found around London, also there is information on cataloguing my finds for easy reference when it comes to buying each outfits material and trims.
Loads more heavy stuff to think about on the way!
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I have finally got my act together and posted the video about toiling: This video contains three out of the 15 toiles for this collection. I filmed this quite some time ago and so it might not be the most coherent example of i could have created but time is against me. This video briefly describes the process and reason for toiling in cheap fabric.
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It’s been a hell of a long time since i last posted, so this is simply a brief hello and description of what’s to come over the next couple of days.
Samantha Cole…..
What can I say… apart from O.M.G!! This lady is seriously talented her work is absolute perfection. The cut and silhouette of these garments are phenomenal… Conceptual design at its best – so simple but so amazingly powerful.
Damn you Miss Cole 
The following is a Snippet from TRENDLAND:
Samantha Cole London is an Award winning Contemporary British designer. She received Best Womenswear Designer at NY Fashion Week for her ss09 collection. Cole draws influence from modern day trends (Geometric Architecture…) without completely relying on it for the direction and purpose of her collections. Definitely a designer to watch!
WOW…. What an amazingly atmospheric start to this music vid! totally awesome. She knows exactly what she’s doing!
I’d love to be involved in set production! think of the awesome corsetry you could do and get away with!
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This is part 2 of the little chapter in this blog called Wall Art. In this video I show you how to enlarge and trace the image back on to the wall using Photoshop.Once again this has nothing to do with collection; it’s just a bit of fun!
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This has absolutely nothing to do with my project, but with my finances quickly diminishing, it’s time to find something constructive to do in my spare time, that doesn’t cost the earth! So welcome to my attempt at large scale graphic art of the Art nouveau period. Also learn how I actually try and scale an A2 drawing up to a 10 foot image.
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Learn how to make a gorgeous Couture corset from scratch using my free, full size, download-able pattern. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro! This tutorial includes tips, tricks & techniques to make your corset look amazing!
PART 2 of 10 tutorials
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Learn how to make a gorgeous Couture corset from scratch using my free, full size, download-able pattern. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro! This tutorial includes tips, tricks & techniques to make your corset look amazing!
PART 1 of a whole series of tutorials.
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Add an air of couture glamour to your corsets… learn how to make your own hip pads for any “below-the-hip” corset. Not a tutorial… just an idea!
BONUS MATERIAL as an addition to CORSETRY 101.
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Learn how to make a gorgeous Couture corset from scratch using my free, full size, download-able pattern. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro! This tutorial includes tips, tricks & techniques to make your corset look amazing!
PART 10 of a whole series of tutorials.
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Learn how to make a gorgeous Couture corset from scratch using my free, full size, download-able pattern. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro! This tutorial includes tips, tricks & techniques to make your corset look amazing!
PART 7 of 10 tutorials
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Learn how to make a gorgeous Couture corset from scratch using my free, full size, download-able pattern. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro! This tutorial includes tips, tricks & techniques to make your corset look amazing!
PART 6 of a whole series of tutorials.
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Learn how to make a gorgeous Couture corset from scratch using my free, full size, download-able pattern. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro! This tutorial includes tips, tricks & techniques to make your corset look amazing!
PART 10 of a whole series of tutorials.
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Learn how to make a gorgeous Couture corset from scratch using my free, full size, download-able pattern. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro! This tutorial includes tips, tricks & techniques to make your corset look amazing!
PART 2 of 10 tutorials.
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Learn how to make a gorgeous Couture corset from scratch using my free, full size, download-able pattern. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro! This tutorial includes tips, tricks & techniques to make your corset look amazing!
PART 8 of a whole series of tutorials.
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Learn how to make a gorgeous Couture corset from scratch using my free, full size, download-able pattern. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro! This tutorial includes tips, tricks & techniques to make your corset look amazing!
PART 5 of a whole series of tutorials.
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Learn how to make a gorgeous Couture corset from scratch using my free, full size, download-able pattern. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro! This tutorial includes tips, tricks & techniques to make your corset look amazing!
PART 9 of 10 tutorials
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This very quick tutorial will show you how to scan a scaled pattern from a book and produce a full size (scaled up) pattern. Which can then printed off or transferred into Illustrator to trace and build a digital pattern.
This tutorial was requested by: Manuela Biocca (a user of RALPHPINK.COM)
I stumbled across this guy, due to his comment on my “digital pattern cutting tutorial.” He suggested an excellent plugin for Ai that allows you to measure the length of a curved line – Very handy for armholes etc. So a huge thank you for that!
But looking at his site/ portfolio, he has done some really amazing work for some really cool designers, including the high street! So i thought i would turn the link into a media article. So check out his site! some awesome work!
My aim is making fashion designer’s dreams come true…
Many designers have a lot of stunning visions on their sketchbooks. But if their technical skills are not good enough here i am to help them.
Path-mode provides pattern cutting expertise and advice to fashion designers, enabling them to put their drawings into reality. Path-mode is focused on one-to-one collaborations and delivers service from making patterns towards the finished garment. We do “one off” collections and can handle “small runs”. Path mode is pleased to offer bespoke tailoring service. We are fully concerned about high-quality and perfectly made garments. In the very near future Path-mode will present the offer of clothes designing on commission and for special events.
Path-mode will be providing its own unique style of clothes according to requirements and needs of its clients.
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After a long chat with my friend regarding dress sense and fashion etiquette I come to the conclusion that i should probably start to dress like a designer and not a dirty little skater! So I ask Oscar Alexander – MUA & Stylist, to give me a makeover and help me find a new look for the fast approaching LFW
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A brief introduction to my next post: TOOLS OF THE TRADE. I explain a little bit about the reasoning for my makeover including a few excuses about the random nature of the video itself. Hopefully this intro puts the next in context.
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Becky Jarvis…A 2nd year BA Fashion Designer, studying at Rochester University, joins me for 2 weeks as part of a work internship. Finally, for once, it’s not me in the spotlight! Find out about Becky, her work, her, dreams, ambitions and a bit about her course at Rochester.
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After my very recent makeover, I am starting to socialise and network with the fashion industry and have started to realise how much work, time and effort goes into it. Finding the relevant events to attend and getting myself invited, with a limited friend base is proving very tough… Especially as LFW is right around the corner! Am I up to taking on this new side of my life and what differences will it make to me and my project in the long run?
Or do I just over-think everything!
FASHIONCAPITAL | AN ON-LINE RESOURCE
FashionCapital aims to provide a one-stop online support resource for all areas of the Clothing and Fashion industry. Established in 2001 FashionCapital has a wealth of expertise to provide all users a unique insight into the fashion industry. A dedicated team of experts are here to support you and your business at every stage of its development.
An amazing site if your looking for freelance work in the industry, or if your a student looking for placements…. Must say a huge Thank you to Mr James Turrell… Sir you are a legend! Thanx
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A pretty messed up post, talking about all aspects of the project, me, my life and more. Hence the title! I do tend to ramble on and flit from one subject to another. It’s certainly a long one, and I tried to make it as interesting as possible, but that kind of failed too. I’m still not sure if it was a good idea to post it! I wonder what my parents will think.
Anyway, I hope it’s mildly relevant!
Wow….. If ever there was a site that was simplistic in form, luxurious in content and felt like a vintage channel jacket this blog would be it!
The Style Rookie has managed to perfect the bloggers experience with this beautifully put together blog. Voted in the Guardian as number one of the top ten Fashion/ lifestyle blogs, please check it out, you ain’t seen nothin like it!
Article posted by the Guardian:
Tavi Gevinson Tavi-thenewgirlintown.blogspot.com
The place to start. It follows the typical format: straight-up photos of the blogger, scans of fashion shoots and vintage magazines, all captioned with chirpy commentary. Fashion has fallen for 13-year-old Gevinson in a big way; the little Chicagoan can also fill you in on what it’s like to model for the Rodarte label or grace the cover of Pop magazine. Some “proper” style journalists have expressed disbelief that a child has produced such informed fashion reports. As if you need a doctorate to be enthusiastic about clothes.
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A real rant, what a crap couple of months and all I have to blame is myself and my own will power…. Bit of a redundant video but maybe it’s relevant in some depressing way?
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ABOUT: A brief hello and happy New Year, with an explanation as to where on earth I have been for two months. More to come soon.
GLITTERBALL MAGAZINE – MICHELLE WINTER
I stumbled upon this late one night a week or two ago, and was so impressed by the quantity and quality of work produced that I had to post it. It’s designed and produced by Michelle Winter (great name for running a fashion Mag’ – if it’s real) who has put together a monthly online magazine focusing on art, beauty, fashion, music, travel and photography, with loads of articles and fantastic graphic art. This is a girl after my own heart… please check it out!!
Keep up the awesome work Michelle.
James Tye:
I actually know this guy, although haven’t spoken to him in some time. In the years I’ve known him I’ve never seen his work. I found this site on the off chance and had a flick through…It safe to say I have seriously fallen in love with almost all the images I found. He’s a real artistic photographer with a fantastic ability to find the extraordinary in real life. I am no expert but I think the work is wonderful!
Check out his work… Really nice stuff!
- SARAH-VO-PHOTOGRPAHER
AN EXTRAORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHER
A must see… Sarah Vo’s work is beautiful.. A collection of online work form Sarah Vo a Uk Photographer with a series of stunning, conciderate, atmospheric & thought provoking images, check out her site to see more of her portfolio. (click the image)
IM A FAN!
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12-11-10 THE DARK SIDE from ralph pink on Vimeo.
IT IS WHAT IT IS!
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03-11-10 DARK SIDE from ralph pink on Vimeo.
IT IS WHAT IT IS!
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CORSETRY PART 7 from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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Learn how to add an external material to your corset and secure it to your Coutil pattern pieces. Also a long and detailed account of adding piping to your pattern pieces, by stitching both external and Coutil layers together to form channels, then inserting 1-2mm waxed cording, to form an attractive, flexible & strong material. This tutorial is Part 7 in a whole series of tutorials on Corset construction.
OTHER CORSETRY TUTORIALS & BLOGS:
http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/ A comprehensive look at traditional corsetry and construction – simply stunning! a must see.
THE STORY 30-10-10 from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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Me and friends went away to Wales for my sister’s birthday and indulged in some recreational fun. We all stayed in a huge mansion/ cottage for the weekend, in the middle of no where…. loads of good food, hearty breakfasts & smouldering fires….
& WE GOT TO SHOOT STUFF…
Also introducing a different style of blogging. Watch this space for a more exciting weekly overview (might include scenes of mild social fun).
More about the journey less about the science.
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CORSETRY PART 4A from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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Learn how to add details to your digital pattern in the form of piping lines, boning channels and more with the use of clipping masks in Adobe Illustrator.
CORSETRY PART 4B from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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Learn how to ammend your corset pattern by two similar methods, reducing or expanding the waist at side seams or front & back side seams.
OTHER CORSETRY TUTORIALS & BLOGS:
http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/ A comprehensive look at traditional corsetry and construction – simply stunning! a must see.
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CORSETRY PART 6 from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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Learn about piping and its use both as a design feature and a structural aid in corsetry. This tutorial explains specifically how to mark out piping lines on the pre cut Coutil.
Corsetry Part 7 will explain how to construct piping channels and eventual thread the pattern pieces with 1-2mm piping.
OTHER CORSETRY TUTORIALS & BLOGS:
http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/ A comprehensive look at traditional corsetry and construction – simply stunning! a must see.
