Acceptable in the
80s
Contents 1.0 2.0 3.0
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Introduction Objectives The Exhibition 3.1 Content 3.2 Theme 3.3 Furnishings 3.3a Props Floor plan The Launch event 5.1 Event plan Entertainment 6.1 Expert speaker 6.2 Music Press release Invitations 8.1 Guest list Costings
1.0 Introduction The following proposal has been created for the Acceptable in the 80’s exhibition at the Snibston Discovery museum. The proposal gives a in depth and structured plan of the exhibition and Launch event, which will taking place on the 31st may 2013. The Exhibition will include garments specifically designed for the event by Fashion design students at the University of Huddersfield, which will sit side by side with classic 1980’s garments from the Next Archive. The collaborative exhibition of tailoring aims to showcase 80’s fashion and its influences; on fashion today, the designers, trends, products and brands. Further exploration of the era will include references to music, technology and society supported by visual displays for the public to engage with. Overall providing a creative and positive atmosphere which will inspire guests.
2.0 Objectives - To produce a innovative exhibition and launch event. - To generate positive media coverage. - To ensure a unique consumer experience and satisfaction. - To keep all costs within a reasonable budget.
3.0 Exhibition The structure of the Exhibition has been devised and will proceed according to the following plan. The exhibition has been influenced by the 1980s and every aspect of it has been created to make the guests experience one to remember.
3.1 Exhibition content -
Garments from the next archive Garments from 10 fashion design students Students Work Including sketches Photographic imagery Designer Profiles Brands Trends Music 1980’s facts
3.2 Theme The theme of the exhibition has been directly inspired by the 1980’s with motivation from Fashion, Music and Technology. The Students at the University of Huddersfield have used the Next Archive and the 1980’s as there muse to create their Jackets. The jackets and the classic 1980’s garments from the Next Archive will be exhibited in a concept which has been inspired by a 80’s disco; the lighting will be key to creating this look. The observing area will be in complete darkness and the cabinets filled with everything 1980s will be illuminated with spotlights and colourful floor lighting. It will look futuristic, clean cut and edgy, providing a current appeal to todays modern societies. Filling the room with darkness will allow the work and information to transcend, grasping the audiences attention taken them on a voyage into the 1980‘s.
3.3 Furnishings The observing area in the exhibition space will be kept minimal, to allow focus on the display cabinets. The cabinets will be loaded with garments carefully presented on Black mannequins. The idea behind the black mannequins is to create a look that wont attract attention away from the garments, the mannequins will blend into the black background and spotlights will generate a glow around the clothing.
Further Information about the exhibit will be displayed on free standing 8ft boards placed in the walkways. Board 1 - On entrance the first 8ft board will placed central greeting the public with a next editorial image and short biography of the Next Archive, this will include the founding of next and how influential the 1980’s was to them, then and now. On the opposite side will contain short story’s on Next’s most most unforgettable garments Including images. Board 2 - The Fashion design students garments have been photographed in a 80’s themed photo shoot, these images will be enlarged and presented on the second 8ft board next in eye-line. On the opposite side the students sketches will be displayed showing their thoughts, processes and influences. Board 3 - The third board will be the one final board guests will see before the exit. On this board will be 1980s Information including; facts such as number ones in the music chart, who brought there first fashion line out, when Next was founded, the gameboy invention and the magic cube being renamed as the rubik’s cube as well as many more. This will then be put into a visual time line and appear on the other side of the board.
3.3a Props There will be a number of props used in the exhibition featured in the cabinet space to express the 80’s disco theme. Props Will be hired via a Local Suppliers, More Productions. - 2 oversized rubik’s cube - 3 mirrored Cubes - 3 LED cubes The enlarged rubik’s cubes will sit as part of the display amongst the mannequins Whilst other props such as the mirror cubes and LED cubes will be used as display fixtures. not only will the LED cubes be valuable display props but they will also add colour and a great vibrant atmosphere to the visual windows. The LED cubes are fully programmable with a variety of colours; they can sit on either one colour or colour change. The LED seats are battery operated and can last up to 12 hours once fully charged. It is important to keep the products on separate display fixtures to accentuate each individual piece therefore the 1980’s memorabilia such as Publications and CDs will displayed on the LED cubes and the mirrored cubes which are more understated will have items such as shoes and accessories placed on them. The Museum is a family museum and other exhibition will be open on the day therefore non-alcoholic refreshments will be catered for. There will be a table offering bottles of still and sparkling water for guest on entrance. The exhibition will be standing and seating will be not be apart of the furnishing however seating will be available from the museum if necessary.
4.0 Floor Plan
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5.0 Launch Event The launch event will take place at Snibston Discovery Museum on the 31st May 2013 and will be set for the following 3 months, open to the public. The event will last a duration of 2hrs, from 3pm till 5pm. To start guests will be talked through the inspiration behind the collaboration and 1980’s theme. For the rest of the duration guest will be free to interact amongst them selves and explore the innovative exposition. Guest will get lost in a vision of creativity as classic sounds of madonna and wham
5.1 Event plan Props will be reserved for picked up the day before the launch. Set up off the exhibition will take up to 3 to 4 hours and one extra hour will be needed to prepare for the event one hour before the launch. Last minute checks will be made on lighting, drinks tables will be set up and the expert speaker will be shown where and when there talk will take place. Once doors open at 3pm guests will be able to wonder the whole of the fashion gallery in Snibston, but at exactly 3.30pm guests will be grouped together and directed towards the acceptable in the 80’s display cabinets where they will be given a talk from a expert speaker, this will last for approximately 10minutes. Music will begin playing at 4pm till Event will finish at 5pm, once Doors turned off and drinks tables will be then be checked; this shouldn’t take
the end of the event. are closed music will be removed, and the area will any longer than 15minutes.
EVENT SCHEDUALE 2pm 3pm 3.30pm 4pm 5pm
Finalising set up. (approx 45min) Doors open to exhibition Expert speaker (approx 10mins) Music comes on Finish & Take down (approx 15mins)
6.0 Entertainment The entertainment will be understated yet effective. A expert speaker will talk to highlight key topics about the exhibition and music will be played to compliment the theme. 6.1 Expert speaker A course leader from the university of huddersfield will give a talk in regards to the exhibition for approx 10minutes. Topics will include the collaboration and garments with depth into the process, influences and inspiration. 6.2 Music Music will be playing for a hour during the exhibition with 80’s classic sounds and remixed beats to add a modern twist to further inform the 80’s vibe and disco atmosphere.
7.0 Press release
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n the 31st of May 2013 Snibston Discovery museum in Leicestershire will be launching the “Acceptable in the 80’s” exhibition, the exhibit will be open to the public for the following 3 months. The exhibition is a retrospective tailoring collaboration between The Next Archive and Fashion Design students of the University of Huddersfield, the collaboration has been inspired by Fashion, music, technology and the change in society during the 1980’s era. Snibston Discovery museum holds one of the largest fashion displays outside London, featuring clothing from fashion designers John Galliano for Dior, Alexander McQueen, Ossie Clarke, Mary Quant, Vivienne Westwood as well as many more, making this the ideal location for the exhibition. The Exhibition will include a number of innovative garments specifically designed and manufactured reminiscent of the 80’s; each garment is exclusive in design and precise detail. Other pieces will included vintage 80’s clothing from the Next Archive. The unique display is sure to leave a great impact. NOTE Event Launch will begin at 3pm and finish at 5pm. Located within the fashion gallery at Snibston Discovery Museum, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN For more information please contact Snibston discovery museum. Telephone - 01530 278444 E-mail - snibston@leics.gov.uk
8.0 Invations
8.1 Guest list The guest list will include local press and a variety of people who work within creative industries such as fashion design, graphics, marketing, photography and events. It is in the best interest of the exhibition as well as the students of the University of Huddersfield to welcome a versatile group to the exhibition. By doing this students can share there work and interact with people already in creative jobs with hopes of making valuable contacts for the future. Invitations will be sent out direct via post or e-mail with the exception of; This is leicestershire and Leicester County Council, as they do not have direct numbers or contact information for their departments of journalists. Once invited they will assign the correct person to attend the exhibition on their behalf.
This is Leicestershire
The Leicester Mercury St George Street, Leicester, LE1 9FQ Email: newsdesk@leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicester county council
Leicestershire County Council County Hall Leicester Road Glenfield LEICESTER LE3 8RA Telephone : 0116 305 6274 Email: pressoffice@leics.gov.uk
Creativeforces
Amanda Moss 24 Exton Road Leicester LE5 4AF Telephone : 0116 2743375 Email: amanda@creativeforces.co.uk
Dan Lowe
27 Richmond Road Aylestone Leicester LE2 8BB Telephone : 07807149916 Email: info@dlowe.co.uk
HOLLIS Photography.com Creative Leicestershire
Catherine Rogers Arts & Creative Industries Manager Room 500 county Hall Glenfield Leicestershire LE3 8RL Email : catherine.rogers@leics.gov.uk Telephone : 0116 305 4117
University of Leicester
Ather Mirza Director of the Press Office Telephone: +44 (0) 116 252 2415 Out of hours mobile: 07711 927821 Email: pressoffice@le.ac.uk
Guido Design Solutions
Guy Graves 6 Sandown Road Stoneygate LE2 2BJ Telephone : 0116 2988197 Email: enquiries@guidodesignsolutions.co.uk
Stuart Hollis LCB Depot 31 Rutland St Leicester LE1 1RE Telephone : 01162106488 Email: stuart@hollisphotography.com
Irregular Choice
Joshua Sewell 4 Royal Arcade Leicester LE1 5YW Telephone : 0116 253 0044 Email: joshua@designasylum.com
Nancy Dee
Tasmin Davis Apt 1 Salisbury House 2a Salisbury Road Leicester LE1 7QR Telephone : 07988 664652 Email: tellusmore@nancydee.co.uk
9.0 Costings
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
SUPPLIERS
COST
Props
LED Cube @ £100 x3
More Production
£300
Rubiks Cube @ £120 x2
More Production
£240
Small Mirrored Cube @ £50 x3
More Production
£150
Invitations
£1.08 per invite x 10
Huddersfield Uni Printing Services
£10.80
Standing Panels
8ft x 4ft Prints @ £56 x 6
Huddersfield Uni Printing Services
£336
Drinks
Still Water pack of 12 @ £2.50 x 3
Asda
£7.50
Sparkling Water pack of 9 @ £3 x 4
Asda
£12
DISCOUNT
-15%OFF PROPS
TOTAL
£952.80