London!

Source: Style.com

On Friday we (as in the fashion students) went to London, to explore some fabric shops, see what was out there, but it was more or less unsuccessful regarding my FMP, as I'm going for sustainable fabrics, although far away from polyester! But it was a nice way to spend my first day back from Denmark, just hanging out with the crazy kids from Aylesbury College. Later on we checked out Liberty, first time there, I know! Outrageous! Definitely worth a visit, need to go there more often! Argh, there's nothing like being in designer heaven and feeling the materials, looking at the construction and stitching - I live such an exciting life!

When we had finished in Liberty we were free to go, my original plan was to go to the V&A and check out their Asian/Japan gallery, but instead I ended up going to Selfridges with my tutor (you can call me teachers pet if you want to!).

Have English people EVER heard of air condition, I'm surprised that I didn't dehydrate in there! Again heaven had come to earth, I couldn't believe it when I saw the above Comme Des Garcons dress! It wasn't even in a class box, like some of the really expensive dresses were. I was like a 4 year old really wanting a certain doll, I looked a my tutor and said: its a shame I can't take it to the changing room and try it on, I don't look like your average rich kid! I won't go into anymore technical detailing of how is was made.. But gosh!

Even after finishing circling around Selfridges, my tutor asked if there was anything else I wanted to see, I replied and say can we go back to Comme?

xoxo

Hannah

Northern Women In Chanel

During my stay at home I took the opportunity to go to two exhibitions, one of them was Northern Women in Chanel at Design Museum Denmark. I'm sure you've heard all about it already - especially if you're interested in fashion. The exhibition was stunning and the pictures taken by Peter Farago and Ingela Klemetz-Farago were mesmerizing. While there my Mum and I took the change to look around at the rest of the museum. They have some great stuff exhibited there, take a look if you're ever around Copenhagen.

xoxo

Hannah

Tune - Hometown

Living in the bobble of being home, for some reason my approach on everyday life changes when I'm back in Denmark, but I'm sure that I've told you that before. Just wanted to check in and say may the blogging begin again!

xoxo

Hannah

Excuse My Absence!

Extremely busy and trying to demonstrate that by doing a to-do-list screen shoot seems ridiculous considering how small the text is now! Haha, silly me!

Here the list again!

Saturday – Monday:

IN ORDER OF PRIORITIES:

• MINI-PORTFOLIOS
• Check emails
• Life drawings
• Fill out questionnaire for Westminster

• FMP
• Look at brief
• Research into Japanese Tea Ceremony (instructions) - library
• Email Emma regarding using Back to Black project as supporting research into 'classic' Japanese designers – therefor able to look a new Japanese Designers.
• Ask Ali to make the retailers aware of the survey on Facebook Print page
• PORTFOLIO
• Scarf project
• Pictures of dye samples for 50's summer loving
• Sort out Grey Gardens
• Email Ali and Will with progress
• PRINT
• Continue research on what to print on (garments, canvas etc.)
• 1 page on color palettte, imagery and pantone reference
• All research finished
• 6 thumbnail designs for final outcome
• Final outcome detailed
• OTHERS
• Take pictures for Julie – Ebay (maybe upload?)
• Edit Kirsty Ward's pictures

Have a great weekend!

xoxo

Hannah

FMP - Kimono Part Three

All photos taken by me, with a Olympus X-1

So I finally finished the Alexander McQueen jacket, as I have said before it turned out to be a lot more tricky than anticipated, but I'm really pleased with the result - except for that awful material! Its done, its sit funny, but that because the mannequin is too small for the actual size of the jacket, but my tutor and I still have a funny feeling about how it sits.

This week in Construction I will be focusing on fabric manipulation and start on a Japanese pattern from the Pattern Magic 2 book! Its always good with a challenge.

The fabric manipulation is mainly to boost my portfolio, as I haven't got any images from previous fabric manipulation sessions and the college isn't the most organised one in the world...

I know I haven't been really good at updating this week, but I'd rather show you finished pieces instead of the mess of a step-by-step.

Now time to watch Stephen Fry: The Secret of the Manic Depression, it watching it in relation to the Joy Division project, as there are theories about Ian Curtis having bipolar, although at the time he was only ever diagnosed with epilepsy.

xoxo

Hannah

Endless Pockets #2

Links; Mannequin, Wooden House, Toyota Sewing Machine SPA26

If I end up back in Denmark to further my education at university AND I will be studying at a uni that is located in Copenhagen, I have been dreaming for a while about getting a little wooden house in the garden, that could become a stakeout for sewing and creativity.

I would even bee cheeky enough to say that it is also a dream of my mothers and she would come out and do some painting. The tricky bit would be that a lot of these wooden houses doesn't have a lot of windows and light is essential! So perhaps a glass house is better? ;)

Although sharing a shed like this would become a constant battle between my mum and I, as I like mess and she is ultra tidy!

But it would have to be 'hyggelig' and strictly permitted for girls only, unless in situation where a man is needed.

If only I had endless pockets...

xoxo

Hannah

Endless Pockets

Etoile Isabel Marant scarfs, 44mm Rose Gold Skywatch, Handmade Notebook, Proenza Schouler camera bag, iPod Touch, Georg Jensen Red and Yellow Ring, Georg Jensen White Gold Ring, Sam Edelman Studded Sandals.

If money wasn't an object I wouldn't mind adding this to my wardrobe ;)

xoxo

Hannah