Research Applique Stripe down leg
Research
Embellishment, pleat detailing
Goatskin overcoats, wrapped with leather belts
Research
John brown was queen victorias right hand man
He was scotish so wore a kilt as part of his army uniform
Strong trinagle shapes in uniform, alongisde a sash, badges and pleating
Research
Museum jacket - high neck, interesting button detailing, unusual embroidery patterns
French knot detail and samples
tassels, pleating and fringing interesting details
In-f latable waistcoat, interesting panelling details
Decorative museum jacket waterfall/overlapping pleats, large collar and interesting fabric textures.
This jacket from the musueum was worn during the crimean war, and was a favourite of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia at this time.
print inspiration from off icers cap
the Brooch inspired these hand made repeat prints Decorative museum brooch
Queen victorias entourage colour inspiration colour used to fade quickly as steadfast dye hadnt been invented at this time.
victorian - crimean war Print inspiration - during her time of mourning Queen victoria only worn black, print was added for interest to her garments.
Crossover sash and gun holster
Short military jackets worn during the crimean war with ammunition holders.
tartan sash was often part of the uniform for scottish highlanders
pocket braces to hold equipment, sporran with tassels
scottish regiments wore kilts into battle.
Short Military style jacket with panelled shoulders Kilts had pocket fronts rather than a sporran to stop it being caught in battle
often carried bagpipes/some form of tartan to be identif ied if they didnt survive battle
moodboard Colour inspiration - from the museum dollof red, mustard and Green. Print inspiration - Queen victorias dress pattern Design inspiration - pleats, folds from museum garment, from scottish highlanders/crimean war research. Panelling from military style jacket.
colour palette
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Mustard knit rollneck jumper
green suede culottes with pleated tartan overskirt and trim
Fleck embroidered jumper
Culottes with pleat front sporran fastening
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printed pleated jumpsuit
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roll neck jumper with applique, tartan high waisted trousers
5 stripe buckle neck blouse
Burgandy leather pinafore with pleated underskirt and pouch
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printed wool tabard
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velvet embroidered bodice
High waisted wool mix trousers
printed shawl jumper
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suede patch cropped joggers
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applique velvet oversized bomber
adjustable turn up wool trousers, contrast lining
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tartan overskirt and trousers sheer high neck blouse, with pleat detailing
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large crochet hole knit pullover
wool twill culottes with leg bow
12 velvet jumpsuit, with chiffon printed pleats
13 Black wool coat, with asymetrical printed sections, with matching sash
14 wool blend jacket with matching trousers
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green velvet bodice with double straps
wool pleated underskirt, with green velvet overskirt
line up
moulage
f inal print design
Printed sash with tassel edging
f inal design
long black overcoat, with curved hem, panels and front pocket. the bottom of the coat is open from the waist down to allow movement, with 3 side pleat detailing. pleats of alternate size and length add interest and asymmetry and a celtic feel.