Pauline van Dongen Clothing Works/ KINETIC LANDSCAPES S/S 2012

KINETIC LANDSCAPES S/S 2012

For “Kinetic Landscapes” Pauline was inspired by the abstraction that she discovered in nature’s eroded appearance; her goal was to capture the strength of two powerful elements–air and water–and their impact on our surroundings. She was struck by the seemingly unremarkable changes in nature which only become visible after many centuries, perhaps millennia, and wanted her garments to recreate the lines and undulations that mark the deterioration of the earth’s surface. These unusual shapes and structures have been translated into a collection that combines a fluid form language with abstract constructed shapes. Offering an aesthetic of graphic lines and smooth curves with striking materials around the body.

Various printing techs on fabrics/ Spring collection

Nick Cave Art Works

 An American fabric sculptor, dancer, and performance artist. 

He is best known for his Soundsuits: wearable fabric sculptures

 that are bright, whimsical, and other-worldly.

sculptor, dancer, and performance artist.

ART In Photo / black And White Composition

Art to Wear-Abstract art inspired prints

Soft Textures

Soft shapes on paintings

Erdem Satin and Lace

Satin can be so flashy at times, that it's nice to remember that it can make a subtle effect as well.
I love the simple shape of this recent Erdem design. 

Colored Lace/Antique/Tablecloth Lace/Lingerie inspired lace

Colored Lace Keeping the 1950’s silhouette as an emphasis, the mood was shifted towards the neon and bright candy colors which are the hot colors of this spring summer with lace included in this fashion. A lot of vibrant lace suiting, feminine skirts and dresses along with playful floral fabrics and trims will be seen. The spotlight will be on more feminine versions of ladylike ruffle rather than coupling with graffiti prints and converse high tops. Proceed vigilantly; colored lace is only for the audacious and the statement makers of the horde.

Antique/Tablecloth Lace Antique/Tablecloth lace has the 1970’s look with white and tea stained lace that gives a passionate feeling. The look and mood is totally bohemian, dreamy and western and includes silhouettes like peasant tops, frilly blouses, maxi dresses and baby doll dresses. Dolce and Gabbana were successful in coming across with the 1950’s look of the vintage Italian women. They used larger and more exaggerated form of lace than the antique lace and integrated crochet and white eyelet details into trims and patchwork layers.

Lingerie inspired lace This classy subtle lace was seen with beaded embellishments and in amalgamation with other fabrications such as sheer chiffon. This has a total boudoir feel which is in reference with Parisian burlesque and silhouettes from 1920’s and 1950’s. The runway was full of dresses which had Chantilly lace and sheer lace panels which defined the exquisite classiness. It also included subtle floral trimmings in combination with lace ruffles and satin details.

Antique Lace Shapes & Patterns

Red Lace Agate Crystal Skull Ring

Another example of using Lace Fabric 

Various Lace Fabrics

Lace Fabrics on Runway Shows

Creative design construction

2012 spring Alexander McQeen