Fashion Design
Published on May 19, 2020
The application of the elements and principles of Design in Fashion. Intended for Family and Consumer Science A middle school course.
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ELements of Design
Class quiz- name the 6 elements
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There are 4 Basic
Silhouettes
-compare shoulders, waist and hips to create shapes.
Space- the human body the designer has to work with.
Shape/form- how each human body is different and needs different styled clothes to fit.
Designers design a clothing item based on the 4 basic silhouettes so they fit.
Rectangle= Same width of shoulders, waist and hip
Hourglass= Shoulders and hips the same with the waist dipping in the middle.
Triangle= Wider hips, skinner shoulders with the waist in the middle
Inverted Triangle= Wider shoulders, skinner hips with the waist in the middle
If a triangle-shaped person tried to wear a clothing item designed for an inverted triangle they would have lots of issues.
Shape/form- how each human body is different and needs different styled clothes to fit.
Designers design a clothing item based on the 4 basic silhouettes so they fit.
Rectangle= Same width of shoulders, waist and hip
Hourglass= Shoulders and hips the same with the waist dipping in the middle.
Triangle= Wider hips, skinner shoulders with the waist in the middle
Inverted Triangle= Wider shoulders, skinner hips with the waist in the middle
If a triangle-shaped person tried to wear a clothing item designed for an inverted triangle they would have lots of issues.
Line in fashion has two types. Structural and decorative.
Structural actually builds the garment.
Decorative are just there to add interest.
Decorative are just there to add interest.
Photo by Mac Vincente | ® ©
Structural: Makes the clothes
Structural actually builds the garment.
Decorative are just there to add interest.
Decorative are just there to add interest.
Photo by Mac Vincente | ® ©
Decorative: Adds interest not is not required
Structural actually builds the garment.
Decorative are just there to add interest.
Decorative are just there to add interest.
Photo by Mac Vincente | ® ©
The satin sashes are decorative forming diagonal and horizontal lines.
The darts are structural forming vertical lines.
Darts help form the 3D garment from the 2D fabric.
Remember there are different illusions created by different lines.
Vertical- adds height
Horizontal adds width
Diagonal- adds movement
Curved- adds interest/playfulness
Lines are often in fashion used to accentuate a body feature.
Remember there are different illusions created by different lines.
Vertical- adds height
Horizontal adds width
Diagonal- adds movement
Curved- adds interest/playfulness
Lines are often in fashion used to accentuate a body feature.
Photo by Darko Mitev
Texture- comfortableness and interest
People choose clothing that is comfortable so rough or hard textures are often avoided.
Accessories on the other hand can be various textures.
Texture can make the item more interesting.
Texture can also add illusions like being slimmer or fuller.
Accessories on the other hand can be various textures.
Texture can make the item more interesting.
Texture can also add illusions like being slimmer or fuller.
Photo by Erol Ahmed
Tactile VS Visual
Tactile texture: You can feel it. The ribs you can feel the difference.
Visual: you can only see it. Printed patterns are visual
Visual: you can only see it. Printed patterns are visual
Tactile you can touch
Tactile texture: You can feel it. The ribs you can feel the difference.
Visual: you can only see it. Printed patterns are visual
Visual: you can only see it. Printed patterns are visual
Visual you can only see
Tactile texture: You can feel it. The ribs you can feel the difference.
Visual: you can only see it. Printed patterns are visual
Visual: you can only see it. Printed patterns are visual
COlor
Has the most impact
Color causes illusions and can affect moods.
Be careful that the colors match and go with your skin/hair.
Cool colors and darker values are more refined and can seem more professional. They also can be used to look slimmer.
Warm colors and lighter values are more playful, dramatic, draw attention, and can be romantic. They can have the illusion of shorter and heavier.
Be careful that the colors match and go with your skin/hair.
Cool colors and darker values are more refined and can seem more professional. They also can be used to look slimmer.
Warm colors and lighter values are more playful, dramatic, draw attention, and can be romantic. They can have the illusion of shorter and heavier.
Photo by Clint Gardner
Cool
recedes; can be slimming
Color causes illusions and can affect moods.
Be careful that the colors match and go with your skin/hair.
Cool colors and darker values are more refined and can seem more professional. They also can be used to look slimmer.
Warm colors and lighter values are more playful, dramatic, draw attention, and can be romantic. They can have the illusion of shorter and heavier.
Be careful that the colors match and go with your skin/hair.
Cool colors and darker values are more refined and can seem more professional. They also can be used to look slimmer.
Warm colors and lighter values are more playful, dramatic, draw attention, and can be romantic. They can have the illusion of shorter and heavier.
Photo by MAX CHERNITSOV
Warm
Jumps out; is spunky looks like more
Color causes illusions and can affect moods.
Be careful that the colors match and go with your skin/hair.
Cool colors and darker values are more refined and can seem more professional. They also can be used to look slimmer.
Warm colors and lighter values are more playful, dramatic, draw attention, and can be romantic. They can have the illusion of shorter and heavier.
Be careful that the colors match and go with your skin/hair.
Cool colors and darker values are more refined and can seem more professional. They also can be used to look slimmer.
Warm colors and lighter values are more playful, dramatic, draw attention, and can be romantic. They can have the illusion of shorter and heavier.
Photo by Tamara Bellis
What do you think?
What do you think?
What do you think?
What do you think?
What do you think?
Principles of Design
- Balance
- Rhythm
- Proportion
- Scale
- Emphais
- Harmony
Photo by University of the Fraser Valley
Asymmetry VS Symmetry
Balance- equal visual weight on all sides.
The human body is symmetrical so symmetrical clothes are more formal/professional.
Symmetrical is exactly the same on both sides.
Asymmetrical has differences.
Asymmetrical is a little more spontaneous and fun. Draws attention to details.
The human body is symmetrical so symmetrical clothes are more formal/professional.
Symmetrical is exactly the same on both sides.
Asymmetrical has differences.
Asymmetrical is a little more spontaneous and fun. Draws attention to details.
Symmetry: same on both sides
Balance- equal visual weight on all sides.
The human body is symmetrical so symmetrical clothes are more formal/professional.
Symmetrical is exactly the same on both sides.
Asymmetrical has differences.
Asymmetrical is a little more spontaneous and fun. Draws attention to details.
The human body is symmetrical so symmetrical clothes are more formal/professional.
Symmetrical is exactly the same on both sides.
Asymmetrical has differences.
Asymmetrical is a little more spontaneous and fun. Draws attention to details.
Photo by Brooke Cagle
AsymmetryDifferent on the sides
Balance- equal visual weight on all sides.
The human body is symmetrical so symmetrical clothes are more formal/professional.
Symmetrical is exactly the same on both sides.
Asymmetrical has differences.
Asymmetrical is a little more spontaneous and fun. Draws attention to details.
The human body is symmetrical so symmetrical clothes are more formal/professional.
Symmetrical is exactly the same on both sides.
Asymmetrical has differences.
Asymmetrical is a little more spontaneous and fun. Draws attention to details.
Photo by RomitaGirl67
Rhythm draws the eyes around the outfit
Rhythm is what ties the different parts of the outfit together.
The degree of change must be SMALL or a jumpy, choppy effect will result.
Repeating colors or designs or patterns in different parts draws the eye around.
The degree of change must be SMALL or a jumpy, choppy effect will result.
Repeating colors or designs or patterns in different parts draws the eye around.
Photo by lialaross
What kinds of Rythm?
Top left to right
Repetition and radiation
repetition and transition
radiation
opposition
repetition
repetition
transition
Repetition and radiation
repetition and transition
radiation
opposition
repetition
repetition
transition
Proportion- Draw an imaginary line and compare one side to the rest of the design
2:3 is the golden mean
Try to keep the items in scale or it will be overwhelming
Scale compares one item to another.
In fashion that is the item compared to the person wearing it.
If you are not careful the outcome could end up clownish
In fashion that is the item compared to the person wearing it.
If you are not careful the outcome could end up clownish
Make sure the clothes are the right size.
Scale compares one item to another.
In fashion that is the item compared to the person wearing it.
If you are not careful the outcome could end up clownish
In fashion that is the item compared to the person wearing it.
If you are not careful the outcome could end up clownish
Photo by jinglejammer
Make sure the clothes are the right size.
Emphasis is the focal point of the outfit. The centerpiece if you will.
Make sure you don't have too many things as it can make the outfit chaotic and not coordinated.
Make sure you don't have too many things as it can make the outfit chaotic and not coordinated.
Photo by MastaBaba
What draws your eye first?
Emphasis is the focal point of the outfit. The centerpiece if you will.
Make sure you don't have too many things as it can make the outfit chaotic and not coordinated.
Make sure you don't have too many things as it can make the outfit chaotic and not coordinated.
Photo by rigo_in
What is the focal point?
Photo by Scott Webb
What is the focal point?
Photo by Laura Chouette
What is the focal point?
Photo by annad20061
