Process Analysis Document (PAD) : Lost and Found (Sensation) by Joy Wachirathida

WACHIRATHIDA KONGCHAN PROCESS ANALYSIS DOCUMENT CAPSULE COLLECTION (E19CA/CB) SENSATION : LOST AND FOUND YEAR 3 BA FASHION HERIOT–WATT UNIVERSITY

THE BEGINNING I started researching about historical lace, and found one picture of Queen Victoria on her diamond jubilee. (Fig.1) Detail of lace on the dress is so stunning, but the most interesting thing that I see is the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expression on her face. The picture gives a very strong feeling of sadness. Behind the picture it has a story, and that is an important start for my final project. I set myself from the beginning, if I have chance to create or produce something, I want to make it meaningful. Make people think about my work, and question themselves after see or read my statement. The work that I can share my experience, represents who I am, and telling a story by saying nothing or writing any words. The message I left, the meaning of work on its own.

Fig.1 Queen Victoria on her Diamond Jubilee

“I am not just making a dress, I am telling a story. While the dress is important it’s just one part of the story.” - Ralph Lauren 1

Ralph Lauren, Spring/Summer 2008, Catwalking.com.

EXHIBITION - INSPIRATION In the beginning of doing research, I spent most of my time visiting many museums and exhibitions to get inspiration, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, Somerset House, Museum of London, Tate modern, Institute of Contemporary Arts, etc. I saw and learnt how artists communicate their work. Idea and knowledge were presented through art pieces and described in beautiful messages that made me understand the works better and deeper. Every place has a different concept, but there are two main exhibitions which have a big influence for my work; one is “The Art of the Bricks” exhibition, and the other one is Royal College of Art “Student Work-in-Progress Shows 2015”.

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

Fig.2 Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 2015.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART The Royal College of Art Work in Progress (WIP) is one of the most exciting exhibitions that I have been waiting for every year. The creative process was translated from the conception to creation, which is the highlight of the show. It was very exciting that I had chance to see how the students work, practice, and experiment. A combination of art and science, techniques and materials were developed, and expanded beyond the limit. Their works influenced me to think what I want to do, what I need to learn, and what really makes my work unique. Everything I do represents my personality. It is the art of fashion, a combination of everything.

Fig.3 Royal College of Art, Student Work-in-Progress shows 2015, London, 2015.

THE ART OF THE BRICK It is one of the most incredible exhibitions that take me back to childhood again. Nathan Sawaya, an artist who makes LEGO bricks into the extraordinary and innovative artwork. It is beautiful, playful, and meaningful. The description of his work is so touching, the concept of every piece is very clear. I found myself was controlled by his work, and feel as if I am just a small part of his kingdom. It is not only a heaven for children, but this is where I belong. The work which was created from feeling and experience, it is very powerful, which we can feel aesthetic qualities.

Fig.4 The Art of the Brick exhibition, London, 2015

“Create what you see. Create what you feel. Create what you have never seen” - Nathan Sawaya 2

Nathan Sawaya, The Art of the Brick, London, 2015.

BRAINSTORMING

Fig.5 Brainstorm “LACE”

Fig.6 Theme Board

The project became clearer when I started brainstorming the meaning of lace. There are so many things, which is not only fabric has floral print, or wedding dress, but it gives me an idea different from the original. The picture of lace was expanded, and I did not focus on “Lace” anymore. I saw pictures of blood vessels, net, root, coral’s branch, and many more, which made me want to continue to do research deeper. It is very interesting that we can see something in a different perspective, not only fashion, but also science, art, or architecture.

“SOLITUDE” I lay in the dark Solitude takes a seat and watches me I can feel his cold presence My mind races I beg for daylight Let the sun fill me with warmth Daylight deceive me and I am trapped Let me find a way out - Lady Poet 3

I continued researching and tried to find the connection between lace and sensation. The poem name “Solitude” is the one, which inspires me the concept of sadness. I started focusing on this idea. However, the poem would not be emotional if it had never happened in real life. During the project in the mid of January, I had problem in my love life. It was very tough time and so difficult to deal with. Everything was miserable, but I decided to take this chance to be my final work, strive to develop my signature look though the collection.

Lady Poet, http://www.allpoetry.com

この夜をとめてよ

“KONO YORU WO TOMETEYO” – JUJU SONG

Kono Yoru Wo Tometeyo

ARTIST

JUJU

愛してるっていうあなたの言葉はさよならよりも哀しいこれ以上何も言わなくていいだからこの夜を止めてよ

Hearing you say "I love you" is much sadder than "Goodbye" So please say nothing more and let this night stop

呼吸(いき)するみたいにふたりは出会ったね疑いもせずに傷つけ傷つき痛みこそ愛だと信じてきた日々

Our chance encounter is just like breathing, no doubts about it I believed that every day of hurt, is the pain of love As we lower our voices, the secrets between us will be increasing one by one. I'll be wearing a smile, while crying inside

声をひそめながらふたりだけの秘密をひとつずつ増やすたび心で泣いてる

つくり笑い

おなじ色の夢みていたいのにちがう道に離れてく出会いのときを選べないのならこの夜を止めてよ

せめて

I wanted to share the same dreams as you, yet we're running in opposite direction If we can't choose our chance encounter, at least let this night stop Being able to see your broad back, I'm fine with just that No matter how intense my love for you is, I still can't get a reply

大きな背中を見つめていられたらそれでよかったのにどんなに激しくあなたを愛しても答えはみえない

If you want to end it, please give me five seconds Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and I'll help you forget then

終わりにしたいのなら 5 秒だけください目を閉じて深呼吸その間に忘れてあげるわ

Hearing you say "I love you" is much sadder than "Goodbye" So please say nothing more and let this night stop

愛してるっていうあなたの言葉はさよならよりも哀しいこれ以上何も言わなくていいだからこの夜を止めてよ

All those beautiful memories, I don't regret it at all I will not cling onto the so-called solid future

あまい過去の記憶なんてわたしは惜しくないかたちのある未来なんかしがみつきたくはないおなじ色の夢みてたつもりでちがう道を歩いてた別れのときも選べないのならせめてこの夜を... 愛してるっていうあなたの言葉はさよならよりも哀しいこれ以上何も言わなくていいだからこの夜を止めてよねえお願い

この夜を止めてよ

Because we planned to share the same dreams, we're now running in opposite direction If we can't decide when to part, at least please let this night... Hearing you say "I love you" is much sadder than "Goodbye" So please say nothing more and let this night stop So please let this night stop

Fig.7 Position – N 46°38′47" E 14°53′31″ by Brigitte Kowanz, Museum Liaunig, Austria 2007.

SONG - BROKEN HEART - INFLUENCE Song is the heart of my work, and it is a part of my life. No matter what I feel, happy or sad, stressed or relaxed, I always listen to music, which related to me at that moment in order to release myself. The first time when I listened to this song, I was able to immediately recognize the feeling. Although the lyrics are Japanese, but when I watched the music video, which transmitted the story of ex-couple, it was hurt and distress because it was based on a true story, and it was my life. The period of sorrow, the sense of loss still stay. They were just hidden, and waiting to be released one day. Smile on a face is only defense, which is built to hide the true feeling and weakness. The painful feeling is like a broken glass, leaving only a fraction of the memory. Be anxious as volcanic eruptions, devastating everything. It cannot return as a picture was torn, the picture of memory was destroyed. However, it is the beginning and lead to something better.

Fig.8 この夜をとめてよ (JUJU’s Album Cover)

COLOUR.....BLACK There are no other colours can describe the concept of sadness better than “BLACK”. Black is the one which has very strong meaning, represents of dark, loss, separation, death, etc. The beauty of this colour gives a mystery sensation. There are few reasons that I choose black to be the main colour for my final collection. It relates to the sad story undoubtedly, but black does not have only a bad side, or negative feeling. Black can be the beginning, and lead us to brightness. It is also the most challenging for me to use black for my design. It is the first time that I use only one colour, and also black is very dark, I have to find the balance to show my work. I want my design look sad but beautiful, gather all memories and feelings, which is the main thing of this project. The interesting point is black will highlight the silhouette to be outstanding. Although it will be very difficult to show details on the garment, but it is a task that I have to find the way and do very good research.

“Dark night makes light look brighter” - Wachirathida Kongchan 4

Wachirathida Kongchan, Own Inspiration, London, 2015.

Fig.9 Colour Board “BLACK”

LOST AND FOUND

Fig.10 Mood board 1 “Sensation”

Fig.11 Photographs’ collection “Lost and Found”

LOST AND FOUND “A picture is worth a thousand words” This sentence is always true This is the reason why I love taking photos Telling a story through pictures The feeling, time, and place A combination of everything It is like a diary recording a timeline I found that my photographs’ collection It is very clear concept showing sadness That is difficult to conceal it inside Sorrow, Loss, Lonely are also transmitted It is the memorable collection I lost, and I found….. My deep insight

Fig.12 Inspiration Pictures “Lost and Found”

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is important to look at death because it is a part of life. It is a sad thing, melancholic but romantic at the same time.â&#x20AC;? - Alexander McQueen 5

Alexander McQueen, In Memory of Elizabeth Howe,Salem 1692, AW07/08 collection, 2008.

Fig.13 Designer Board (Rick Owens, Comme des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto)

DESIGNER When I decided to choose black to be my colour, the picture of Rick Owens and Yohji Yamamoto were popping up suddenly. I went to many shops in London such as Selfridges, Yohji Yamamoto store at Conduit street, and Dover street Market, for doing research and see how they design. I found an interesting thing from visiting the shops. The design, which has only one colour and dark tone, silhouette and detail are very important. It will make garment looks more interesting. However, our eyes will focus on the shape first, and will look at detail after. So, from this point, my key concept is Silhouette, which has to be clear and strong, it will tantalize us to see more detail. Talking about silhouette, I also think about Rei Kawakubo. The way she presents and creates the collection is very exciting. It goes beyond fashion, it is art piece. The Japanese designers are well known as the origins of contemporary, conceptual fashion. Rei Kawakubo (Comme des Garcons) and Yohiji Yamamoto have been producing the most provocative fashion by creating new ways of cutting and constructing. Deconstruction is the highlight of these designers. So, my next keyword is Conceptual influence. Conceptual collections are beautiful, timeless, ageless, and dislocated. The beauty derives from combination of components, constructions, and concepts.

FABRIC Sourcing fabric is a key part of the design. I went to many different shops to get samples, and testing before making a final decision. Although the collection is only black, but I want to show different feeling of black. I collected 6 different fabrics: Viscose Jersey, PVC leather, faux leather, Organza, lace, and bonded fabric (PVC leather and Jersey). They have different surface, and this is what I want to show on my detail telling a story in different way of sadness.

Fig.14 Fabric Board

Fig.15 Fabric Sample

SILHOUETTES AND DETAILS The design with one dark colour, silhouette and details are very important. These features have to be balanced, and support each other. I brainstormed and looked back through the collections of Yohji Yamamoto and Comme des Garcons. Deconstruction and exaggerate all the ideas are exciting things to see in design. I want to improve and adapt these concepts to be my final collection. What will happen, if the collection comes from a conflict between the opposite sides of feeling; sadness versus happiness.

Fig.16 Silhouette Board

Fig.17 Silhouette Brainstorm

Fig.18 Comme des Garcons collection at Dover street Market

Fig.19 Rick Owens collection at Dover street Market

“All creation is just recreation – a new way of seeing the same thing and expressing them differently” - Yves Saint Laurent 6

Yves Saint Laurent, Autumn/Winter2008, Catwalking.com.

Fig.20 Mood Board

EXPERIMENTATION

“Making clothes is a painful process. Every snip of the scissors is painful; that is why I set myself limits. To create something good an artist has to take the plunge; he’s testing the outer limits beyond which everything falls apart. Art is always a shock because it is pushing up against the acceptable.” - Yohji Yamamoto 7

Yohji Yamamoto, Yohji Yamamoto (page 86-87), 1993)

Fig.21 Experimentation Board

EXPERIMENTATION At the beginning of a project, I spent very long time to research. It is important to be receptive to new ideas and different ways of thinking. At this stage, I explore a broad range of ideas and thoughts around a particular theme. It is an exciting phase where I can really think outside the box, considering every possible idea, and move into the realization of my concept, through experimentation, patterns, and toiles.

PROJECT

Sensation

TITLE

Lost and Found

SEASON

Autumn/Winter 2015-16

CONCEPT

Lace, Sensation

MAIN IDEA

Sadness, Loss, Solitude, Surrealistic

INSPIRATION

Torn, Broken glass, Hole, Blood vassals, Tree Bark, Translucent, Collage, Layers

COLOUR

Black

CULTURAL REF.

Poem – Solitude (Lady Poet) Song – Kono Yuro Wo Tometeyo (JUJU) Quote – “Dark night makes light looks brighter” (Own Inspiration)

DESIGNER

Alexander McQueen Comme des Garçon Delpozo Rick Owens Yohji Yamamoto

â&#x20AC;&#x153;A photograph is not only an image, an interpretation of the real; It is also a trace, something directly stenciled off the real, like a footprint or a death mask.â&#x20AC;? - Susan Sontag 8

Susan Sontag, Basics Textile Design 01 Sourcing Ideas, London, 2012.

FRAGILE “Desmemória” (unmemory) by Lucas Simões provides a great idea of fragile. I took this inspiration onto the fabric by using faux leather for my first experimentation. The texture of fabric is suitable to do stencil showing raw edge, but it is also difficult to work with others fabric because of thickness and weight. However, faux leather is a great choice for a structural design, it will make silhouette outstanding. Later, I have improved this idea by bonding with other fabrics (Czar Organza) together. It created new surface and textile showing techniques of mixed media.

Fig.22 “Desmemória” by Lucas Simões

Fig.23 Experimentation: Stencil & Bonding fabrics

BROKEN

Fig.24 Small pieces of faux leather

Fig.25 Experimentation: Bonding faux leather & organza

Fig.26 Yohji Yamamotoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coat, early 1990

All remaining pieces from 1st experiment (stencil), I bonded faux leather and Czar Organza together. Although, these two fabrics have different texture, but it is a good combination that shows colour and motifs, which have been applied through mixed media.

HOLE The idea of â&#x20AC;&#x153;fragileâ&#x20AC;? is still to be developed, but this time I used calico for testing. I wanted to see how soft fabric looks. It is a bit different from the 1st experimentation because the fabric cannot leave raw edge, and also soft, so I had to stitch on the top, and cut the fabric to make a hole. I expanded the idea by cutting it bigger in irregular shape. Fig.27 Cutting hole in irregular shape It looks so different although they were inspired by the same thing. Therefore, detail is just as important as silhouette. The shape might looks similar, but details will twist the feeling of outcome.

Fig.28 Yohji Yamamoto collection

Fig.29 Sculptural Knitwear CDG, 1982

Fig.30 Menswear CDG, Paris FW14

FRAGMENT D.I.Y. tutorials are important source that teach me how to recycle, or recreate something new again. The fabric, which was left from cutting, I took them and did experiment in a different way. The design looks similar to Comme des Garcons collection 2012.

Fig.31 Experimentation – Collage

Fig.32 Comme des Garcons collection 2012

“Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.” - Sean O’Connell 9

Sean O’Connell, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, 2013.

TRANSLUCENT

Fig.33 Illusion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Surreal Portrait

Fig.34 Experimentation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bonding fabrics

The surreal Portrait (Fig.33) gave an idea of illusion. It convinced me to develop my previous experimentation of bonding fabrics. I expanded this technique by trying on a bigger size. I bonded Czar organza and Viscose Jersey together, mocking up the illusion picture on the fabric. It is beautiful and also gives the feeling of mystery.

OVERLAP The idea of translucent is still to be improved, but it will be twisted from the initial idea a little bit by merging with movement concept. I want to play on a design, and make it look alive.

Fig.35 Mood board â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Overlap layers

Fig.36 “Shibboleth” by Doris Salcedo, Tate modern London 2007

CRACK The image of “Shibboleth”, a digital photograph by artist Doris Salcedo was popping up in my head when I thought about “Crack”. I adapted this idea and put it on my design. I started cutting faux leather, made it look as a broken surface.

Fig.37 Experimentation - Cutting faux leather to make motif as a broken surface

Fig.38 Mood board “Lost and Found”

TORN In fact, one of my final outfits would have the broken detail on the garment, but during the process I over iron the faux leather. The fabric was melted, and the details were transmuted. It created new form as if it has been torn. Unexpected experimentation happened from my mistake, but it was a big change. I discovered my own technique from over heat fabric. It represents my journey along the way of experimentation. It confirms my belief that no matter what happens, it always brings us to a better thing.

Fig.39 La DĂŠchirure, Henri Cadiou, 1981

Fig.40 Experimentation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Over heat fabric, and it was transmuted

TOILE...TOILE...TOILE

Fig.41 Design on a stand

Fig.42 A pile of fabrics, ready for making toiles

During doing experimentation on details, I also designed silhouettes for my collection. Although, I wanted to try something new, but I still keep my initial idea, which every woman has their own beauty, so my design will remain feminine. The highlight of this collection is showing the aesthetic of diverse women.

Fig.43 Sketch final collection

LOST AND FOUND

Fig.44 Comme des Garcons AW12

Fig.45 Experimentation on sleeves, exaggerate idea

I started doing experimentation on sleeves, exaggerated the idea that I got from Comme des Garcons, Autumn/Winter 2012 collection. I had only few weeks left to do the toiles and finish all garments. At that time, I was not sure that I could finish because my designs needed details, and it takes quite long time for each outfit. It made me confused and be pressured, I lost againâ&#x20AC;Ś I decided to leave all works, stop thinking of everything, and just go out. It was a great decision that I made, I had many new ideas and passion to do my work. The collection would not be completed if I did not go to the exhibition, Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty. It is amazing, beautiful, and breathtaking. I spent nearly 3 hours looking his work. I cannot describe how genius he is. I could not control myself, tear of joy, admiration, and everything. It is an effusive feeling.

Fig.46 Find Inspiration: Alexander McQueen Exhibition (TOP), Find Myself: London One day Trip (Bottom)

The clothes were my heart and soul. Each garment tells the story and connects with cultural history. There are many tasks during the project. I learnt and improved. The collection represents my life. Summarize the three years in this university. Friendship and experiences that cannot describe All my best wishes and thankfulness for everyone Teachers, Friends, Family Especially, the man who is my inspiration Made this project happens completely. Thanks for everything, every memory, every situation. In the worst time, there is something better waiting for us. And now I got that feeling, tear of Joy, moment of happiness. I lost…and I found

Joy Wachirathida Kongchan April 2015, London

Fig.47 Photoshop the Photoshoot for Final Collection

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Books Colin Renfrew and Elinor Renfrew, Basics Fashion Design 04 Developing a Collection, AVA Book Production, 2009 Judith Watt, Alexander McQueen: The Life and the Legacy, Harper Design, 2012 Simon Seivewright, Basics Fashion Design 01 Research and Design, AVA Book Production, 2007 Terry Jones, Yohji Yamamoto, Taschen, 2012 Thomas Heatherwick and Maisie Rowe, Thomas Heatherwick Making, Thames & Hudson, 2013

Internet http://instagram.com http://www.allpoetry.com (Poem) http://www.jpopasia.com/lyrics/40095/juju/kono-yoru-wo-tometeyo.html (Japanese Song) http://www.pinterest.com http://www.style.com http://www.tumblr.com http://www.vogue.co.uk

Museums & Exhibitions Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, Victoria and Albert Museum, London UK Guy Bourdin: Image MakerSomerset House, London UK HORST: Photographer of Style, Victoria and Albert Museum, London UK Institute of Contemporary Arts, London UK Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Never Lived and Will Never Die, Museum of London, London UK The British Museum, London UK The Wallace Collection, London UK Work in Progress 2015, Royal College of Art, London UK

Pictures Figure 01, Queen Victoria on Diamond Jubilee, Available at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arts/article2014615/Faberge-collection-Royals-goes-display-Buckingham-Palace.html (Accessed Jan 2015) Figure 02, Authors own Jan 2015, Victoria and Albert Museum Figure 03, Authors own Jan 2015, Royal College of Art Student Work-in-Progress Shows 2015 Figure 04, Authors own Jan 2015, The Art of the Brick exhibition Figure 05, Authors own Jan 2015, Brainstorm “LACE” Figure 06, Authors own Jan 2015, Theme Board (Photoshop) Figure 07, Position – N 46°38′47″ E 14°53′31″by Brigitte Kowanz, Available at http://kowanz.com/en/position-n463847-e-145331/ (Accessed Feb 2015) Figure 08, この夜をとめてよ (JUJU’s Album Cover), Available at http://www.jpopasia.com/celebrity/juju/videos/kono-yoru-wo-tometeyo::8190.html (Accessed Feb 2015) Figure 09, Authors own Jan 2015, Colour Board “BLACK” Figure 10, Authors own Jan 2015, Mood Board 1 ”Sensation” Figure 11, Authors own Feb 2015, Photographs’ Collection ”Lost and Found” Figure 12, Authors own Jan 2015, Inspiration Pictures “Lost and Found” Figure 13, Authors own Feb 2015, Designer Board (Rick Owens, Comme des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto) Figure 14, Authors own Feb 2015, Fabric Board Figure 15, Authors own Mar 2015, Fabric Samples Figure 16, Authors own Feb 2015, Silhouette Board Figure 17, Authors own Jan 2015, Silhouette Brainstorm Figure 18, Authors own Feb 2015, Comme des Garcons collection at Dover street Market Figure 19, Authors own Feb 2015, Rick Owens collection at Dover street Market Figure 20, Authors own Feb 2015, Mood Board 2 ”Sensation” Figure 21, Authors own Mar 2015, Experimentation Board Figure 22, "Desmemória" [Unmenory] by Lucas Simões, Available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/38423630@N00/5734361381 (Accessed Jan 2015) Figure 23, Authors own Mar 2015, Experimentation : Stencil and Bonding Fabrics (Faux leather) Figure 24, Authors own Mar 2015, Small pieces of faux Leather Figure 25, Authors own Mar 2015, Experimentation : Bonding Fabrics (Faux leather & Czar Organza)

Figure 26, Coat by Yohji Yamamoto, early 1990s, Available at http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/jafa/hd_jafa.htm (Accessed Feb 2015) Figure 27, Authors own Mar 2015, Experimentation : Cutting holes (calico) in regular shape Figure 28, Yohji Yamamoto Collection, Available at http://stylezeitgeist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2911&page=33 (Accessed Feb 2015) Figure 29, Sculptural Knitwear, Rei Kawakubo Comme des Garcons 1982, Available at http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O73390/jumper-kawakubo-rei/ (Accessed Feb 2015) Figure 30, Menswear Comme des Garcons Paris FW14, Available at http://nowfashion.com/comme-desgarcons-homme-plus-menswear-fall-winter-2014-paris-6047 (Accessed Feb 2015) Figure 31, Authors own Jan 2015, Experimentation : Collage Figure 32, Comme des Garcons Collection 2012, Available at https://www.1stdibs.com/fashion/clothing/suitsoutfits-ensembles/comme-des-garcons-set-top-pants-ad2012/id-v_338642/ (Accessed Feb 2015) Figure 33, Illusion – Surreal Portrait, Available at http://thehuntingensemble.tumblr.com/ Figure 34, Authors own Mar 2015, Experimentation : Bonding Fabrics (Viscose Jersey & Czar Organza) Figure 35, Authors own Mar 2015, Mood Board “Overlap Layers” Figure 36, Shibboleth by Doris Salcedo (2007), Available at http://poeticallypunk.tumblr.com/post/9952586368/doris-salcedo (Accessed Mar 2015) Figure 37, Authors own Mar 2015, Experimentation : Cutting faux leather to make motif as a broken surface Figure 38, Authors own Mar 2015, Mood Board “Lost and Found” Figure 39, La Déchirure by Henri Cadiou (1981), Available at http://penseesduchoeur.tumblr.com/post/36684493209/henri-cadiou-la-dechirure-1981 (Accessed Mar 2015) Figure 40, Authors own Mar 2015, Experimentation : Over heat fabric, and it was transmuted Figure 41, Authors own Mar 2015, Design on a Stand Figure 42, Authors own Mar 2015, A pile of fabrics, ready for making toiles Figure 43, Authors own Mar 2015, Sketch final collection Figure 44, Comme des Garcons AW12, Available at http://idreamofaworldofcouture.tumblr.com/post/18722440530 (Accessed Jan 2015) Figure 45, Authors own Mar 2015, Experimentation : sleeves, exaggerate idea Figure 46, Authors own Mar 2015, Find Inspiration: Alexander McQueen Exhibition, London One day Trip Figure 47, Authors own Apr 2015, Behind the Scene Photoshoot for Final Collection (Photoshop)

Quotes 1

Ralph Lauren, Spring/Summer 2008, Colin and Elinor Renfrew, Basics Fashion Design 04 DEVELOPING A

COLLECTION, AVA Book Production, 2009 2

Nathan Sawaya, The Art of the Brick Exhibition, London, 2015

Lady Poet, http://www.allpoetry.com

Wachirathida Kongchan, Own Inspiration, London, 2015.

Alexander McQueen, In Memory of Elizabeth Howe,Salem 1692, AW07/08 collection, Judith Watt, Alexander McQueen: The Life and the Legacy, Harper Design, 2012 6

Yves Saint Laurent, Autumn/Winter 2008, Colin and Elinor Renfrew, Basics Fashion Design 04 DEVELOPING A COLLECTION, AVA Book Production, 2009 7

Yohji Yamamoto 1993, Terry Jones, Yohji Yamamoto, page 86-87, Taschen, 2012

Susan Sontag, Basics Textile Design 01 Sourcing Ideas, AVA Book Production, 2012.

Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, 2013.

Shops Browns, London UK Dover Street Market, London UK Selfridges, London UK Yohji Yamamoto Store, London UK

Photoshoot Project Title:

Lost and Found

Designer:

Joy Wachirathida Kongchan

Photographer:

Linda Jansdotter

Models:

Xiwen Zhang (Left) Anna Dmitrijeva (Middle) Ifeoma Hood (Right)

Make-up Artist:

Pantong Niraswan