As a adjunct to the A/W 2014/15 collection ‘Dishevelled
Evolution’ using research to develop 3 winter coats that are loosely based on
the original collection. Although the original theme of dishevelled was based
on ripping and decaying elements the theme has evolved.
Puffer style quilted coats were a key element within this
series of outerwear, as the coat does not have reference to the laddered and
torn from the main collection, but is more subtly introduced. Parka coats were
also used within research in the form of many pockets and fish tail hems to
help the overall aesthetic and usability of outerwear
After a disaster there is a relief effort, adding tents and
make shift resources to the fragmented visual scene. This adds rip stop nylon
and other weather-proof, cleaner cut fabrics to the collection.
Oversized was key in this collection due to the chunky knits
from the previous design direction. In which a protective winter coat was
needed and so inspiration came from thermal blankets wrapped round the
individual during a crisis. This wrap over style mixed with quilted coats later
resembled duvet wrapping.
Fragmented quilt was subtly used to add a dishevelled state
back into the collection, also with hidden elements of cracked and weathering
using print and pattern.
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