Fashion Embroidery: Embroidery Techniques and Inspiration for Haute-Couture Clothing

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You could blame Gucci, as most trend spotters are so apt to do, for its sweetly, slightly befuddled Bedford Avenue granny-chic aesthetic, which has prized the personal and the sentimental and the frilly pinpricked above all else; or you could point a little further back, to Valentino’s dreamscapes of organza gowns with delicate threads pulled through them in romantic phrases or intricate designs.

This ensures that your individual merit and creative potential can shine through, no matter what opportunities and experiences you have received. I love the juxtaposition between hip-hop phrases and fine cashmere,” says MacPherson—and a limited-edition kids’ line will be released as well, “because seeing a toddler in a Biggie lyric is my favorite thing ever.Your final work can be further enhanced with collaborative connections with the dynamic fashion courses. It also happens to be an incredibly cool companion to your Gucci blazers and Valentino gowns, should that be an option. The subtle dégradé in the density and colour of the embroidery add to the ethereal design and create movement and drama around the skirt.

Fashion theory - Your critical thinking and contextual awareness is supported by Fashion Cultures and Histories Units, enabling you to appreciate the bigger narrative of the subject area, its cultural historical context, and the impact of your practice.The unit aims you to prepare you to predict, influence and inform global forecasting that inspires the fashion industry as well as increasing your contextual knowledge and technical skills within your textiles specialism.

The book explores the difference between hand and machine embroidery, questions we may feel too embarrassed to voice as beginners, which are oh so helpful to know. As a teacher it is a valuable source to inspire and break down any preconceptions on what embroidery is and what embroidery can be.With this variety of industry professionals, we have the knowledge and skills to accomplish all embroidery projects however challenging, and work closely as a team to produce the best possible outcomes.