hattyjane

Sunday, 13 October 2013

ILLUSTRATION #1

~~illustration #1~~

october month

So I first began fashion illustrating a couple of months ago, probably back in March/June time after visiting now one of my favourite places in the world... Venice! Of course, me, Harriet, being totally obsessed with fashion and design, I chose to create a textile final piece which could give me the ability to try out something I'd never done before so I gave myself the challenge of designing, creating and machining a dress. I will do a post on my dress soon but for the time being I don't want to write too much about it as it is yet to be completed!

Obviously I've had to learn from the very beginning how to sketch models and drawing the right body proportions. It's really quite strange because there's a lot more to fashion illustrating than what meets the eye. This is probably one of the most creative aspects I enjoyed about design work. Ever since I've taken it on as a kind of hobby plus its something to do when I have a moment for example, if I'm travelling etc. I also purchased a very cute little notepad with a fine liner pen that clips onto it from Paperchase. Whenever I'm out and about, I just carry the two in my bag so if any ideas for a sketch do spring to mind I'm able to jot it down. Anyway, the purpose of this post was to show you a short video that I uploaded to instagram which is an illustration of a tartan number from Junya Watanabe's AW13/14 collection (see here) I drew this morning. I know its a bit rough but it only took around 10-15 minutes. Hope you enjoy!

Hatty x

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Friday, 4 October 2013

SS14 PARIS FASHION WEEK

~~chanel ss14~~

paris fashion week

october month

An anticipated favourite for any season, Chanel's SS14 collection was nothing shy of perfection! I wont say I'm impressed with Mr. Lagerfelds designs because i never would expect anything less than perfection from him. This collection almost reminded me of neat little packs of watercolours, becoming blurred and interwoven within the iconic tweeds. An army of beauties, led by Cara D made their way down the catwalk wearing only the finest of garments from the designer. The Polly Magoo inspired hairdos, so chic...i must also comment on the bluntness of the cut... oh and the gorgeous over sized pearl accessories.. eau so 30's!!!

Absolutely love it.

Hatty x

SOURCE: VOGUE.COM, TUMBLR

Wednesday, 2 October 2013

INSPIRATION

~~INSPIRATION~~

october month

key trends;

melancholic blooms

pale and pretty, 60's element

textures ; fluffy feel

oversized, baggy

chunky

Hatty x

SOURCE: VOGUE.COM, TUMBLR

Sunday, 15 September 2013

SS14 LONDON FASHION WEEK

~~alex wang ss14~~

london fashion week

september month

My love affair with Alexander Wang began probably when i saw his SS12 collection on the runway, i was about thirteen, i think that's what drew me in to the world of fashion. I have always loved Wang's edge. The simplicity of his pieces and the shapes he creates within his designs. To be honest i am very, very gutted i couldn't have been luckiest enough to be at fashion week (if only).. Wang's SS14 ready to wear collection is just absolutely amazing, he brought street codes, branding and Parental Advisory to the runway. The look is so tailored yet said to be "The official wedding of fashion and hip-hop", a statement which i could not agree with more! The collection has a very sharp edge which is probably what makes me love it; short short tailored skirts, mesh sweaters and pastel shades .. I really think he's hit the nail on the head yet again, not quite what SS13 was.. but still completely fabulous.

Hatty x

SOURCES: TUMBLR.COM, VOGUE.COM

Saturday, 14 September 2013

INSPIRATION / MONTHLY REVIEW / LIFE UPDATE

INSPIRATION/review

september month

Lately I've been a complete sucker for the kind of grungy 'chuck on anything' inspired look! Its pretty obvious the only way you're going to achieve this look just is not to try too hard, or to not try whatsoever! I really love the bedraggled hair that's all over catwalks at the minute, I don't know there's just something about it I find really raw and organic, its so fab! Key pieces i would pick out are Levi jeans (or look a likes). I would 100% suggest investing in some matte DR Marten eyelets, I bought some around a month ago and honestly I've worn them without fail everyday since. At first they kind of rub the backs of your heels (remember "beauty is pain") but once they've worn in they are so so worth every penny. In the future I would definitely consider buying the same style in the matte green. Another recent purchase of mine has been the Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour by Chanel, honestly one of the most gorgeous matte lipsticks I've ever picked up, its very rare I do spend quite a lot of money on lipsticks because I aren't really a lipstick kind of girl, another thing, being the product is fairly high market it is expensive and being a student I don't really have the money to spend on these kind of products so when I do it is a privilege really. Another thing, I do end up having to re-apply quite often to keep the colour rich, I don't honestly mind this but I wouldn't recommend it to someone who is looking for something that stays on for more than 2/3 hours.

I will be updating this page more and more as i have a bit more time on my hands, i do have school though so its hard making time for blogging!

Hatty x

SOURCES: TUMBLR