HONEYCOMB

The more i looked into the theme 'Entomonology' the more i liked the idea of creating something raw and natural. I liked the futuristic look derived from metallic cocoons and shiny black beetles however there was something more appealing to me about the natural, organic look of webs and the subdued hues and warm colouring of honeycombs.
I decided this would be the direction i would take with my dress and began developing patterns, silhouettes, and design ideas based on the concept.
Through my research you can see the development of my ideas.

Sketchbook development

I started my sketchbook with research into Anh Mao, so I had the best idea how to focus my inspirations to suit the style of her label and her client.

I went on to looking into trends and colours, as a starting point i havn't decided which i think will suit the theme the best as it is a broad area and there are lot's of colours to consider. As i narrow down my research to areas that interest me the most a colour pallet should become natural.

Beginning of Research

I started by looking at fashion forecasting magazines for the key trends in S/S 11.
Zoom On Fashion Trends has loads of great imagery, of which I photocopied and used in my sketchbook for colour story and theme ideas.

One of the the main inspirations and themes for the season was Entomonology, which is the study of all things insects and living organisms, for example; beetles, cocoons, webs, honeycombs and bacteria, the list is endless.
I figured there would be so many interesting shaped and colours I could take from this and so much research i could do exploring all of the different areas that I wouldn't get bored.
From the imagery i gathered I began to piece things together in my sketchbook and draw from the various shapes and detailed that interested me particularly..