Drishtikone

DRISHTIKONE P erspective

vision

ARNABI KONAR FASHION DESIGN 2010-14 NIFT KOLKATA

P roject

type

: S urface D evelopment

MOOD BOARD

CONCEPT BOARDS

APPLICATION

Metal Casted skirt as evening party wear paired with a light floral printed jacket.

INSPIRATION

The melanin in the retina cells is the inspiration to this swatch. I’ve tried to capture the hypnotizing effect of the melanin created in Human Eye-Balls.

TECHNIQUE USED

I’ve used the technique of metal casting on a fine metallic golden tissue fabric imparting the hallucinating effect of Cornea of Human eyes.

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APPLICATION

Semi-formal to partywear pencil skirt is an appropriate option for the developed fabric.

INSPIRATION

The bi-furcating roads has been taken as an inspiration and the indecision in viewer’s mind whether two roads are diverging or they are converging is kept into account.

TECHNIQUE USED

I’ve ptched two embroidery techniques of ribbon embroidery and kantha , creating the Indecision in the fabric.

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APPLICATION

Evening wear skirt that can be worn as both semi-formal and casual occasions.

INSPIRATION

The tunnel view of creates a haziness and blur imagery in the viewer’s mind.

This property has been taken as inspiration for the swatch development.

TECHNIQUE USED

The base fabric has got satin brasso print along with black stems printed over it. The blurness of the tunnel is imparted by the metallic silver buttons embroidered all-over.

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APPLICATION

This Fabric would be appropriate for a fitted garment like sports bra.

INSPIRATION

The mirror effect of wet sand creating a mirage, has been derived as an inspiration.

TECHNIQUE USED

Mirror work without mirror on coarse net fabric giving a mirror effect without actual mirrors being used.

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APPLICATION

The embroidered fabric can be used in making ballob dress for a semi-formal to casual daywear.

INSPIRATION

The smoke of the cigar is seeming to be in continuity with the river stream flowing down the hill.

TECHNIQUE USED

Button Embroidery on self coloured- fabric creating the hallucinating feel of the visual inspiration.

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APPLICATION

Long gown suitable for red carpet.

INSPIRATION

The top-view of workers, constructing in sky-scrappers.

TECHNIQUE USED

Machine stitch on the fabric with self coloured thread and the miniature top view of buildings have been portrayed by the use of metallic button.

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APPLICATION

This fabric can be used for making dresses for a prom night or casual parties.

INSPIRATION

The golden fish and the aquarium in water inside-out.

TECHNIQUE USED

Mirror work with and without the border on crepe-de-shine creating the hallucination of the visual inspiration.

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APPLICATION

Evening wear Dress with a corset fit.

INSPIRATION

The tunnel view of creates a haziness and blur imagery in the viewer’s mind.

This property has been taken as inspiration for the swatch development.

TECHNIQUE USED

Hand Batik on cotton fabric patched with button embroidery creating the tunnel like visual impression.

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APPLICATION

Brunch dress for a Sunday afternoon.

INSPIRATION

The one point perspective of the corridor has been taken as inspiration along with the rugged blue colour.

TECHNIQUE USED

The rugged blue colour has been derived by the denim which is used as the base fabric. The bottons are giving a glimpse of the perspective.

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APPLICATION In Skirts or frocks.

INSPIRATION

The hollow circular handle of the bench and the grass visible from inside.

TECHNIQUE USED

Kantha patched with button embroidery.

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APPLICATION

On selective parts of dresses emphasisg the surface ornamentation.

INSPIRATION

The light and shadow effect of the sun(dusk). This effect is creating a hallucinating football imagery pertaining to tha standing posture of the man.

TECHNIQUE USED

Hand Batik of floral-star motif with rays created by the button embroidery.

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APPLICATION

In Jackets and Tops for regular wear.

INSPIRATION

The wave like structure of the visual with a ray-like pattern.

TECHNIQUE USED

Diverging ray-like Kantha embroidery along with button embroidery in similar tints.

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APPLICATION Barbie halter-dress or a prom dress.

INSPIRATION The Celestial visual.

TECHNIQUE USED

Braiding, Machine stitch and button embroidery.

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APPLICATION Fabric used for making dresses and gowns.

INSPIRATION

The burning floral disc visual.

TECHNIQUE USED

AppliquĂŠ on base fabric along with metal casting on it.

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APPLICATION Bias-cut dresses or skirts.

INSPIRATION

The visual of a fast running train on a tunnel.

TECHNIQUE USED

Braiding, machine stitch and button embroidery.

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