Photoshoot

It is important when photographing garments of fashion that they execute to perfection the image and style of the collection and of course the construction and design skills in the outfits.

Models-Hannah Day and Kayleigh Horn   Photographer-Natalie Stephenson    Designer -Natalie Stephenson 

Contour - The line of the land, a figure of curves, lining a silhouette, linking a story.

My contour line as a designer is still evolving, I believe that is the way it should be! It is the designers responsibility and desire to pursue the new and fresh, design and construction. 

As my Pre- collection has developed my designs have come together influencing my over all style and image for this collection, creatively translating  my two outfit through my:

Story board

Line Up

Spec drawings 

These are technical drawings showing details on the garments such as fastenings, stitch lines, shape. 

I have done spec's for each garments compiling my outfit collection. 

Photograph Board 

Following the style through whilst revealing my final two garments I have constructed.

These are just small sampling from the photo shoot, wait one more day to feast your eyes on my favourites.

Website Launch

There isn't much for me to say other than the breaking news to inform you of the fact that  I have now officially launched my very own website;

 www.wix.com/nataliestephenson/fashion

A place where I can present my designs in a professional manger with a hints of personally flavour. So have a look and enjoy finding your way around my site, Don't sweat  you will find an easy way back here to ensure you don't miss out hearing about my next blog by clicking on the direct link on my  website to this blog. Your comments on either this blog or my new website is always welcome and I would love to know what you think.

Blog Loves

I'm still a newbie at Blogging and I can tell when I come across my growing favorite blog Lushless I personally find it very easy and clear to read and work round which is also a plus when it holds some great blogs on smaller designers, photographers ect and insteresting accessories, crafts and garments. to me this blog shares fresh new fashion which is high end high street an interruption oh the catwalks and coutrure fashion. Lushlee finds the little gems hidden  across our land. enjoy seeing her loves which are partly my loves now.I do like the present blog on Sessun Fall/ Winter collection 2011.... this a new company I have come across through my Blogging.

Project: Possibilities

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

As you can see in a few of these photos this garment can be worn in a number of ways, allowing the wearer to become the designer, Whilst this is a fun expressive outfit it was formed around an important issue of making a change and supporting the eco chic image.  

(Photogrpher: Natalie Stephenson, Model: Amy Topping)

This multi-functional dress is constructed from a medium weight jersey and a big knit wool fabric. I chose these fabrics to reflect the earthy theme in colour and texture representing being at one with  the coutryside we are so close to loosing, whilst ensuring to do this in a subtle manner. 

Allow the creativity flow this garment can last will a new look each time it is styled up. 

To view more images of ways of wearing you can visit my facebook photo ablum where you can find all my photographs from each project at:

 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.51802060699.86514.646100699

Project: The New Heritage

THE NEW HERITAGE

 The New Herirage, was a project based around the Devil in the Detail idea. I chose to look back to find inspiration for the detailing and then interpreting for the present 21st century, I feel it has worked well as it can be worn in more a traditional way or relaxed to form a contemporary casual style.

I have to say I love the fit of these shorts and confess to wearing them regularly.

Project: Industrial Nature

MENSWEAR 

INDUSTRIAL NATURE

Inspiration :  Initially the design was based around the working men ideal and style such as builders therefore I needed to consider  lifestyle and practical uses before creating the image and design aesthetics, the materail chooses where formed through the contrasting textures and colour tones I expanded in my own photographs of nature and rough elements surrounding built up areas creating the link/relationship between nature and settlements.