The second one hopefully...

Just modified an existing shape to this...




Now it's in pieces to make the actual design.

Design Development?

On the left (smaller picture) is the original version where I sewed up the zippers...

On the right, on Photoshop, I added more zipper on the upper towards the front...

Note: Workmanship is rather crude since this is a prototype....


PS I know this idea has been done numerous time...so here I would say...isn't it like adding your own ribbons or buttons on your own clothes/accessories? :)

The Massacre of The Shoe Lasts...

Last Friday, I went to Northampton with a group of friends. While getting leather from one of the suppliers, we came across this...










Photos taken on my phone using the application: Hipstamatic. You pay for it but I love it!

Location:Northampton

Idea near formation?

This is the rough stage and was lucky to find a heel that fitted perfectly! :)

Hats at Selfridges

While running an errand for my project yesterday, I came across this…




From the information next to the hats:

"Cabinet no. 1
Hats
Echinoderms

1) 'Echinoderm headdress'
Das Rees for Alexander Mc Queen

2) 'Dragonfly no. 9'
Emma Yeo

3) 'Headdress'
Zara Gorman

4) 'Shell Hat'
Zara Gorman

5) 'Leaf Hat'
Philip Tracy"

While walking towards my bus stop, I took a picture of this...




This window displays an environmental awareness to the sea and coral life.

A 45 second sketch

Perhaps a rough idea of my current project? Hope it will not be tacky! Remember it's just a quick sketch while watching not so great music videos on TV…




…and just a tiny sample…

Doodling at Selfridges...

Just started a bit on my sketchbook but I ended up doodling onto my front cover.


Now I've got to really start drawing proper shoes...

Necklace from the Science Museum

What is the main material of this necklace?


The answer will be posted next time...

Head Gears: Saw this when leaving Canary Wharf

Some 'steampunk' influence?






Maybe just the middle section if the shelf...

V&A Sketch and 'My New Bomb'

Yesterday, I went to the Victoria and Albert museum to see the exhibition containing Yohji Yamamoto's work.


Obviously, one would know at exhibitions like this, photography is forbidden. The next thing to do is sketch which is usually alright...not for this exhibition!


Here below are the fast sketches I did before I was 'caught'...and yes...very crude lines!

















After looking at the series of videos of the fashion show and the display of garments, I bought the book, 'My New Bomb' by Yohji Yamamoto.

















I would recommend this exhibition to anyone who is a Yohji or fashion fan. In addition, if one is conceptual with designs, there are three books to browse describing his inner thoughts which were interesting. Don't expect sketchbooks.