Empowering Women at Jean Paul Gaultier

I'm not entirely sure about Beth Ditto on the runway, I mean yeah go for it show that big girls can strut their stuff too and be proud of who you are instead of trying to be an impossible size zero all the time, but I feel there is something not quite right.

The collection is very rock chick and empowering women. Red, black and white being the main palette colours. Picture 5 shows a mix of prints that reminds me of the eclectic wardrobes from the stage show of 'We Will Rock You' which by the way is mind blowingly loud!

The bright white jacket in picture 6 over a black lace and red number is very fitting, number 11 has a full denim look, number 13 jacket is gorgeous, red leather in 14, 30 is lovely in white/cream, 41 is to die for! oooooh and 53 is cool with the criss-crossing and lace!

Jean Paul Gaultier ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2011

What do you think?

Asian inspiration at Louis Vuitton

I've always had a love for anything oriental so it's no surprise that I adore the asian inspired pieces at Louis Vuitton. I am particularly fond of pictures: 26, 27, and 29 and 30 is just gorgeous! I love the colour and the silhouette! Oh my 47 is stunning, sexy and sophisticated all in one and the print just screams confidence!

The flapper style dresses in pictures 6 and 7 are also very nice and the layers of colours work really well together.

Louis Vuitton ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2011

What do you think?

Bright brights at Wunderkind

A friend of mine posted this link on facebook and I just had to have a look.

The prints on the garments are so bold, the colours are vivid and the overall prints are eye-popping and somewhat surreal when mixed with the checkerboard. You really must have a look!

Some of my favourites are the dresses in pictures: 6, 14, 27 and 42; I adore the jacket in 35 and all of 38 is gorgeous!

Wunderkind ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2011

The overall look for the show with the hair in pigtails, pale makeup and bright red lipstick brings out the colours in the prints where the shoes give it a bohemian dolly look. The different printed garments look great mixed up and really allow for the woman/man to stand out in a crowd. I especially love the men's shirt and matching trousers in matching prints. Very eye-catching!

What do you think?

Video tutorial...

Finally got my video tutorial of the Button Necklace I made to upload onto YouTube so here it is for you to see and unfortunately hear me speaking, I sound awful!:

Resin Jewellery

Having got the beads drilled by a friend I have been able to put them together as bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

Here are what I came up with:

Simple elasticated bracelet:



Memory wire and beads bracelet 1:





Matching Earrings:



Memory wire and beads bracelet 2:



Memory wire and beads necklace:



Simple pendant on ribbon:



I have also created step-by-step guides for the necklace and matching set of bracelet and earrings, again let me know if you’d like to see them!

Resin Bangle

Having previously managed to find and purchase a clear cast resin that mixes the same way as the white resin I couldn’t help myself but to then purchase a bangle mould and embed the beads I have been using.

I didn’t quite harden all the way around and so some areas are still tacky however it turned out quite well, what do you think?:

Arts Thread

Using Arts Thread I have been able to publish a live portfolio of my work for industrial viewing etc.

My individual page shows three projects:

• My final collection 'Stitched Up Peacock'
  
• The peacock feather digital prints I produced
  
• A necklace made with my printed velvet fabric

The link is: Maddison Langford

Other students from University of East London also featured.