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Final design prototype

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The cup carrier

The cup carrier

FALL 2020 MENSWEAR FALL 2020 MENSWEAR F or the final design prototype, I utilized another type of faux leather. There were just minor differences in sewing it comparing to the black one. During the work of this example, I took into account all the notes I made before, but there were some new issues. One of that is the attaching holding rings to the bracelet. During the experiment, it was discovered that the first version of mounting rings was correct. Also, I made adjustable stripes. As far as I could now found proper sliders, I took tiny buckles and detached the middle parts. For this time, I decided to change the zipper to an alternative way of closing the holder. The idea of this new mechanism is two magnet strips that can easily be attached without any efforts from a user. As far as for now, there is no opportunity to produce such type of closing, and I made only a visual representation of that. It was discovered that the one screw for fixing bracelets on the wrist is the only possible option for now. Two vertical screws, as suggested before, not fit the current pattern.

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the bracelet has almost no distortion while holding a heavy cup. But to make the bracelet more secure, two screws will be placed vertically.

Overall, the whole construction looks as planned. The minor changes will be put in the final design prototype. Also, an alternative concept of the body/lid connection will be provided.

Here is the test with the first and second versions of the bracelet. For now, it becomes clear that the dimensions for rings placement must be taken from the second option. It looks and feels better when rings are hidden by palm.

It was confirmed that the most straightforward option for the buckle is the best. The visual balance in the quantity of metal is required. It was noticed that

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