The Silent Bloom - Sarah Page

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In a world obsessed with sharing, whether it is through social media statuses, photo’s or mobile The communication, silent bloom provides a welcome respite through veiled layers and the notion of hidden beauty, for once, not everything about us needs to be on display. This concept looks to the islamic Gulf States inspiration for about modest beauty.

ine l e m i This t ents v e s show cent e r from uture f and ackr t s year proe h t ing inf o gress in the terest ates.

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2010 - Qatar win the right to host the 2020 world cup

2013 - Dubai win the right to host the 2020 World Expo

2016 - Original opening date for Masdar City ( Now scheduled for 2020)

2011 - Residents of the Gulf States become the l a r g est buyers of Houte C o u t u r e

2015 - Kuwait to host the World Squash Championship

2016 - UAE tourism market will increase to $7.5 billion up 67% from 2011

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The Silen t Bloom

Ancient islamic patterns and traditions influence design. The modest beauty found within the gulf states is set against the allure of the riches of the lands.

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Col o inf urs i l tio uence n thi n s sto and al: m from o The ry ta the abaya sques k s. , the tradi e and new, Mix ing the the des t l e his ove rt ric h o w f c ith lan o ds u of ture oil .

The colours of sand mix with golds to keep this story light. Tones of blue come from the tiles in mosques along with pops of red. The traditional black of the abaya mixes with the black of oil. Although using dark colours, the story is kept light through sheer fabrics, lace and lazer cuts.

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Simplifing tradition

Old world Islamic patterns are manipulated through scale, simplicity and mixing. Inspiration comes from temples and architecture.

Lace Lazer cuts Techniques reflect the modern desire for glamour and couture within the gulf states.

Heavy embellishment on piec es expresses the richness of the land.

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Acc Accessories play a key part in the Silent Bloom, ornate head-dresses and face veils add to the levels of mystery and give the sense of purity upon the wearer. s carves and shawls also add pops of colours and again add to the modest air of this trend.

Givenchy: Paris fashion week Haute Couture A/W 2009/2010, (2009) Retrieved from http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/isOGToHmwS0/ Givenchy+Paris+Fashion+Week+Haute+Couture/ pIKzyg4A2TJ No Name, (N.D) Retrieved from http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/62/ f7/44/62f7442ccd0542b6b03c406dffa25bbe.jpg

Islamic Geometric Mosaics, (2011) Retrieved from http://thetextileblog.blogspot. com/2011/10/islamic-geometric-mosaics.html

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Arabian Horse, (2011) Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/33591991@ N03/3341056332/in/photostream/

Hijab Fashion, (N.D) Retrieved from http:// hijab-fashion.tumblr.com/

No name, (2013) Retrieved from http://utkhowaga.tumblr.com/post/56531258815/may-2008my-first-visit-to-morocco-on-a-business

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No Name, (2009) http://www.flickr.com/ photos/guatemalaholla/4055418611/in/set72157622564994905

Detail photos of Valentino Haute Couture Autumn 2012, (2012) Retrieved from http://www.fashionising.com/runway/b-valentino-details-hc-a12-26504.html#97

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Hick’s Hexagonal wallpaper, (N.D) Retrieved from http://www.fabricsandpapers.com/item/ view/9409-hickss-hexagon-wallpaper-Black/category/geometric-wallpapers

Sasha Naseer, (2013) Retrieved from http:// www.patternprintsjournal.com/2013/07/beautiful-patterns-into-outfits-by.html

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Alexander Mcqueen, (N.D) Retrieved from http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/191660

Collette Dinnagen Fall 2012, (N.D) Retrieved from http://fortheloveofsequins.tumblr.com/ post/27210407323/wink-smile-pout-collettedinnigan-fall-2012

M.I.A. for Jalouse magazine shot by Romain Gavras, (N.D) Retrieved from http://www. pinterest.com/pin/35888128254843437/

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Im in to head wraps now thanks to my Indian, (N.D) Retrieved from http://respectthequeendom.wordpress. com/2011/05/13/im-into-head-wraps-nowthanks-to-my-indian/ Yamin Hulquist, (N.D) Retrieved from http://www.pinterest.com/ pin/35888128255059599/