Candidate Name
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Beccy Farrell
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Candidate Number
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Sgs380671
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Pathway
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Fashion
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Project Title
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The Tears Series
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Section 1: Review (Approx. 150 words)
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During
the past few months of studying Fashion I have discovered my strengths, my
interests and weaknesses. I’ve learnt a few more techniques on programmes such
as Photoshop and Illustrator, and explored my colour pallettes and how I can
make them visually appealing. My concepts for each garment have become
stronger and I always give them a personal interpretation to either the
research or the concept. Communicating my projects visually has been a strong
stand out for me, as well as my solid engagement in mood boards, Photoshop,
Illustrator etc., I have embraced the process and construction of my
garments.
Because
I will be studying a Fashion Communication degree, all of these aspects for a
concept is very important for a strong and personal approach for an effective
final outcome.
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Section 2: Project Concept (approx
250 words)
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The Fashion Industry has polluted our waters. Not only are our bodies
made up of 70% of water but also the clothes we wear can only be produced
with the ample amounts of H2O.
Water-scarce areas of our globe are where our clothes are fashioned,
meaning that residents are being forced to source their waters from the
chemically-dyed public rivers, lakes and other water resources. Xingtang,
zengcheng, in China has one of the world’s most polluted waters due to the
discharge of hazardous chemicals from the textile manufacture zones; communities
are forced to consume these waters as it is their only source, causing
devastating health risks. Because this area has had a devastating effect on
the eco-system and on the communities’ health this location will be my focus
point for this project.
My research will include articles of the global water-shortages due to the
apparel industry, the comparisons of what our future would look like if we
continued this process or if we made a change.
I want to have an insight into the awful side of this industry to
understand the contaminant level in wastewaters and what it is doing to the
environment and local waters. Having this knowledge and insight will enable
me to inform everyone how essential it is to reduce an era of increasing
water-scarcity.
This concept will strongly impact my garments from concept through to
the visual, in conjunction with the devastating photos of the contaminated
lakes, rivers etc. and the significance it has on the communities. This means
that I will be considering the amount of water used for the manufacture of
the fabric, manufacture of the garment and care label consumer instructions
for maintenance care.
My garments will use natural pigments that are naturally resourced,
sustainable and require minimum care. Waterless dying, such as ‘CO2 Dyeing’ will
be a technique to explore as well as the first company to create a water-free
and process chemical-free dying solution, (Dyecoo). I will be looking at ways
to naturally dye my fabrics, using natural fabrics, plant-based materials for
colour and using as little water as possible. Designers such as Suzanne Rae
Pelaez, Marie-Louise Mogensen and Blandine Legait, Vivienne Westwood and
Stella McCartney, as well as sustainable brands – Nike, Adidas, Levis, Kowtow
and The-Acey will be major influences for my intentions and own
interpretations for my final garments.
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Section 3: Evaluation (approx 100
words)
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I will
need to video record certain areas for the interview and any events that need
to be shown in a more realistic manner.
I need to critically review my development of this project and be
reflective of my feedback tutorials. I will express how I feel about the
interviews and research I come across, through my blog that will be posted
daily – having my personal input of each day and the days activities will be
videoed (vlogged). I will always have
ideas and illustrations in mind for the final garments. A lot of research and
knowledge will need to be done first in order to have a clear understanding
of processes and techniques I can use and how this can come across as an
informed and enlightened final project/piece.
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Proposed Research Sources and
Bibliography (Harvard Format)
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T, F.,
reserved, A. rights, Branding, Knight, H. and developed, W. (no date) Brands,
wholesalers, retailers and distributors. Available at:
http://fashionrevolution.org/get-involved/brands/ (Accessed: 14 March 2016).
2015, G. (2015) The Detox Catwalk. Available at:
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/detox/fashion/detox-catwalk/
(Accessed: 14 March 2016).
Planet (2016) Available at:
http://levistrauss.com/sustainability/planet/#water (Accessed: 14 March
2016).
Assessing the environmental impact of the fashion world ·
environmental leader · environmental management news (2014) Available at:
http://www.environmentalleader.com/2014/10/06/assessing-the-environmental-impact-of-the-fashion-world/
(Accessed: 14 March 2016).
Moulds, J. (2015) Can big brands catch up on sustainable fashion?
Available at:
http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/sustainable-fashion-blog/2015/mar/24/composting-clothes-sustainable-materials-biodegradable
(Accessed: 14 March 2016).
Fashion (2015) Stella McCartney: Change agent. Available at:
http://www.businessoffashion.com/community/voices/discussions/can-fashion-industry-become-sustainable/stella-mccartney-change-agent
(Accessed: 14 March 2016).
(No Date) Available at:
http://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/italian-fashion-chamber-sets-guidelines-for-chemical-sustances-sustainability-10375228/
(Accessed: 14 March 2016).
Lee, J. (2015) The apparel industry’s answer to global water
shortages. Available at:
http://www.triplepundit.com/special/sustainable-fashion-2014/apparel-industrys-answer-global-water-shortages/
(Accessed: 14 March 2016).
Planet (2016) Available at:
http://levistrauss.com/sustainability/planet/#water (Accessed: 14 March 2016).
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/Global/international/publications/toxics/Water%202011/Hidden%20Consequences.pdf
(Accessed: 16 March 2016).
Waterless dyeing technology is the future (we hope!) - INDEX: Design to
improve Life® (2013) Available at:
http://designtoimprovelife.dk/waterless-dyeing-dyecoo/ (Accessed: 16 March
2016).
2, C. (2016) Make your own natural fabric dyes in a rainbow of color!
Available at:
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/diy-natural-fabric-dyes-for-every-color.html
(Accessed: 16 March 2016).
Innovation (2007) Waterless dyeing
process for DryDye fabrics. Available at:
http://www.innovationintextiles.com/waterless-dyeing-process-for-drydye-fabrics/
(Accessed: 16 March 2016).
Maslowski, D., Portem, J., Blake, L.,
Laura and Edwards, R. (2014) Home. Available at:
http://www.diynatural.com/natural-fabric-dyes/ (Accessed: 16 March 2016)
DyeCoo (2015) Home. Available at:
http://www.dyecoo.com (Accessed: 16 March 2016)
Available at:
http://www.dyecoo.com/pdfs/colourist.pdf (Accessed: 16 March 2016).
2015, G. (2015) The Detox Catwalk.
Available at:
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/detox/fashion/detox-catwalk/
(Accessed: 16 March 2016)
Guang, L. and Mingzhuo, J. (2013) The
denim capital of the world: So polluted you can’t give the houses away.
Available at:
https://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/6283-The-denim-capital-of-the-world-so-polluted-you-can-t-give-the-houses-away
(Accessed: 16 March 2016).
Watson, L. (2013) Vogue on Vivienne
Westwood. London, UK: Quadrille Publishing
http://bwallflower.blogspot.co.uk
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