Red Dust

Francesca Toole DE0858

Red Dust Researching into local heritage of my hometown Consett in the North East of England, which is famous for its steel works. Speaking to members of the community the feature that is most emotive is the red dust produced by the works. A perfect concept that represents an anecdote from the past, influencing colour for the project. The loss of the steel works brought quite a dull moment for the town and so the primary research collated reminds those that are older of a happier time such as the annual beauty pageant and skilled men at work.W

The Gill Bridge has inspired shape and silhouette, with its huge arches. The great architecture was once a main train line within Co.Durham.

‘‘

I remember walking home from school and my white socks beng coated in the red dust from the steel works

,,

My Grandma Miss HighGate 1954, Stella Hayley The pageant brought the communty together when the minng industry was at its peak.

As Consett Steel works closed in 1980, finding contemporary magery was difficult. Vsiting my Fathers engineering factory was inspiring n colour texture and shape. Some lovely imagery was developed of staff and the steel.

Garment details

Pinnancle Re-Tec

Denim styling and development SS17 Colour Forecastng SS16

Silhouette from catwalk SS16 to moulage and toile

Red Dust Final 15 The capsule womens collection designed for SS16, is inspired by aspects of the industrial heritage research. The colour story and silouette is reflected within a fun mood which was chosen to represent the community spirit that the project explores.

While still honouring harsher workng conditions and job roles, which is represented in the fabriation and cut out arched shapes. These are positioned on areas of the garments that would feel the most stress during the physical labour of mining and pit work. While the softer lace keeps it feminine and ackknowledges an inspiring quote from initial research.

The arched silouhette is finished with facing in a lighter weight fabric.

Concealed zip

Moulage top with pants not block to ensure a tailored fit, with darts in front and back

Pocket bags in the side seam pockets are made in lighter weight fabric

Pockets with top stiching

Arches on the knees are faced 5cm above the peak to ensure quaility finish and tacked into seamline