Delftwear Dish

I was just fiddling around in photoshop with some Delftware images I had googled and I came up with this. It would be kind of a logo for my Delftwear collection for Collections. In .psd format I have it saved so that there is no white background and it is transparent instead, so you just see the plate. I thought I might be able to incorporate this into my portfolio.

Leave-behind

This is for my leave-behind. I was just going to do a simple postcard-type deal. The front has a picture of an antique map and the back has my name, an image of Madame de Pompadour, and my favorite quote by Juan Ramon Jimenez: "If they give you ruled paper, write the other way." I think this quote can be considered relevant in the fashion world, because sometimes the rules of fashion need to be bended so that their can be innovation and excitement in the fashion world.

Postcard Front

Postcard Back

The postcards also match my business card and intro page, which use the same images, fonts, colors, etc.

Intro/Theme page...

I used the same map from my business card in my intro/theme page for my portfolio. All I did was cut out the circled parts because I thought it look nicer that way. I think the Edwardian script font goes well with the antique map. I pulled the colors for the font and the background directly from the map. For some reason when I saved it as a jpeg to be uploaded on to the blog it got a little pixelated, but it doesn't look that way in the .psd format. Commments welcome.

Business Card Mock-up

I've been working on some business card mock-ups and this is just an example of one that I liked. I've been having some trouble with VistaPrint because it pretty much mutilates any picture I upload, but I think it has something to do with the resolution. Well here is my first mock-up:

I took out some of my information and replaced it with a fake address and phone number just for now on the blog. I chose the antique map as my sort of "icon" because I've just always loved old maps and I feel it shows my love of history as well as culture. I like to incorporate both of these aspects into fashion when I can, what with my Dutch pottery-inspired Delftwear collection and my last garment that I did for Draping class, which was based on Hellenistic Greek/Egyptian fashion and the designs of Madame Gres. I'm hoping that with the lighter rectangle in the center that it doesn't look too busy. I'm also wondering if I should maybe include a little portrait or fashion plate in the empty space to incorporate more fashion/costume into it, or if I should just leave well enough alone. Below is an example shown with a portrait of Madame de Pompadour (mistress of Louis XIV, King of France) inserted to fill the empty space. Tell me your thoughts.

Resume

Erin am Ende

eeamende@udel.edu

Job Objective: To find a position in the field of costume design.

Education:

University of Delaware, Newark, DE (Fall 2005 to Fall 2009)
· Majors: Apparel Design and Fashion Merchandising
· Current G.P.A. of 3.507

Study Abroad
· Paris American Academy in Paris, France (Winter 2008)

Undergraduate Research
· 2007 College of Human Services, Education & Public Policy Scholar- featured article in University of Delaware “Messenger” Alumni Magazine (September 2007) (http://www.udel.edu/PR/Messenger/06/03/studentresearch.html)

Skills:

· Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
· Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Work Experience:

· Joann’s Superstore- Cutting Counter Associate & Craft Demonstrator

(Summer 2008 to Present)
· University of Delaware Historical Costume Collection- Costume Collection Assistant (Spring 2008)
· University of Delaware- Teaching Assistant for Apparel Product Analysis
(Fall 2006 to Fall 2007)
· Acme Markets- Cashier & Bakery Associate
(Spring 2005 to Summer 2006)

Costuming Experience:

· Costume Designer- “No Exit” (Fall 2006)
· Costume Designer- “Short Attention Span Theatre III” (Spring 2007)
· Costume Designer- “Short Attention Span Theatre V” (Fall 2008)

Activities/Honors:

· Active Member of the E-52 Student Theatre Group
· Selected as University of Delaware Woman of Promise (2006 and 2007)
· Decision Days Student Panelist (Spring 2007, Summer 2007, Spring 2008)
· 2007 Summer Faculty Institute “Teaching and Learning with Multimedia Assignments” Student Panelist (Summer 2007)

My Mind's Eye View

This is the collection I've been working on for "My Mind's Eye View" for the future of fashion. I have sketches as well, but my scanner is acting up.

Design Philosophy

My designs tend to be more simplistic with quirky details: a juxtaposition of textures, an interesting pocket, an unusual style line. I get the creative juices flowing by flipping through magazines, surfing the internet, and sitting down outside cafes to people watch. I imagine my target woman and then I sketch. One design branches out into a web of related designs. This is how my process began for this project.

Target Market

A woman in her late 20s to early 30s, she is of middle income and works as a secretary or an assistant from 9-5. Because of her small disposable income she wants outfits that work for a multitude or occasions. She needs looks that can travel from work to a night out on the town with little fuss. She likes cotton for its easy-care and comfort. To jazz up the look of cotton, she likes to combine differing textures. She has a busy life and is involved in her community, organizing fundraisers for charities like Dress for Success. Her favorite activities include reading a good book at the local café, watching foreign films with her steady boyfriend, and eating out at exotic restaurants with her girlfriends.

Design Concept

Cotton has always been a crowd-favorite because of its easy –care and comfort. I think this attitude towards fabric will continue in the future of fashion. As more consumers become socially aware, they’ll want their cotton to be grown and processed in a sustainable, socially responsible way. This would be through organic farming, natural dyes, etc. As more farmers switch to organic family, more and more organic cotton will become available on the market and at a more affordable cost. Woman will want to jazz up the look of plain cotton by incorporating texture into the fabrics. Brushed denim, velveteen, sateen, voile, and chenille will be some popular fabrics. Interchangeable pieces and looks that can be transferred from day to evening will be key. It is both more affordable and sustainable, because woman will buy fewer clothes but remain fashionable. The lives of women also continue to get busier and busier. With my collection they can move from day to evening a lot more easily.

Flat group #1 shows a sateen strapless cocktail dress with a chenille band and a voile sheer top to go underneath:

Flat grouping #2 shows a very structured sateen strapless dress with a cozy chenille sweater/cardigan to go over top during the day. It would ideally be belted at the waist.

Flat grouping #3 shows a velveteen shrug, a sateen strapless bustier, and brushed denim trouser cut pants.Keep checking back for updates!

Catherine Zeta-Jones

For my first project in my Draping class, we had to take inspiration from a celebrity and make a red carpet look for them. I chose Catherine Zeta-Jones because I have long thought of her as the epitome of Hollywood beauty and glamor. I researched her style and got to sketching and this is what I came up with:

I played with texture by using both sides of a crepe back satin.