Hilfiger Denim

My final project for my second year of university was a group calibration project with Tommy Hilfiger's Denim line. 

For this project I was put into a group with 5 of my peers, in which we would design a capsule collection of 8 outfits (making 6 meaning 1 each) for either S/S15 or A/W16 for this collection we would have to come up with a location in the States and an activity tying in with the location in keeping with the Hilfigers all American family vibe. 

To make this project even more exiting we were able to Skype with the head designer and pattern cutter from the Hilfiger line giving us an amazing opportunity to pick the brains of Hilfiger and give us an incredible in site into what they were looking for, one thing that they were particularly interested in was the mixing of different fabrics and having unexpected elements within the collection.      

As if being able to Skype with the guys from Hilfiger wasn't enough the head pattern cutter Phil, flew in to meet with us for our fitting review, but I am getting ahead of my self. 
As a group we settled on the location of Nantucket. 

We came up with the idea of the girls weekend away; the sisters and cousins going away to their old family holiday home, where they go fishing, play tennis and go sailing. Mixing both the clothes they brought with them and the clothing belonging to their fathers and grandfathers which have been at the home for generations. Combining the use of larger silhouette's with more fitted garments, which we mirrored with a heavy use of denim compered with more modern fabrics and finishings, such as Ripstop Nylons and bonded mesh. 

       

denim shirt with patch pocket

This is a vintage denim shirt which has been re-made and re constructed for a modern fit and to be in keeping with to days "vintage grunge" fashions. 

A heavily woven silk 'tribal/ethnic' fabric has been sewn onto the right breast pocket giving the shirt a unique edge over other denim shirts as it is also highly in keeping with the tribal trends for this summer. 

 the width of the shirt when flat is 24" from the bottom of the arm hole to arm hole. and the length from the bottom of the collar stand to the hem is 27" making it perfect for a unisex garment especially if worn over sized

This shirt is a statement item and highly in keeping with current fashion trends, yet this shirt has the benefit of being a one off, you will stand out from the crowd in it. 

As all of the details have been done by hand this shirt is truly a one of a kind and there is no other garment exactly like it. 

This shirt is one of a kind and is a truly unique vintage revival piece.

for sale at: www.crossmyheartapparel.etsy.com  

My Work in the 1st and 2nd year fashion show

At the end of every year my university puts on a fashion show to show the work of the second years last project and to show a selection of the first years work. (I am a first year student) and all 3 of my garments got selected for the show.

The first 2 outfits were for my "capturing the market" project, were I was to design for the clothing store Warehouse under the theme Masai 

In the first outfit, I made the jacket made out of 100% silk with bleached denim pockets and panel in the back. The jacket has a relaxed feel with dropped shoulders and a rolled collar and brass buttons along the centre front.  

 the second is a maxi dress with a chiffon blouse and jersey skirt with a twisted waist. and embellished detail along the neck line

The there was a dress for my "A Cut Above" project, in which I had to design and make a dress for a chosen designer, mine being Rick Owens, This dress has a wet look lycra skirt and a waxed top. The fins across the bust line going across to the back represent the ribs with an open back and exposed zip running up the back to the shoulders. 

new web sight on the way

so i am shore that most of you are aware that i sell clothing and accessories on etsy (if not don't worry i forgive you) but i am currently in the process of getting a web sight made up and i will soon be getting some exiting new stock brought in (unfortunately this will have to weight till after easter when the next instalment of my student lone comes in) but in the mean time i will soon have more customised vintage shirts put up.

So in the mean time hear is a cheeky little reminder of some of my etsy store

And keep your eyes peeled for cross my heart fashions on the new websight www.crossmyheartfashions.com

Masai Jacket ss13

Pall and bear

                      

             

Hear are just a couple of things that I got for Christmas, all are from pall and bear. 
Studded peplum dress: I love this, the dress is very figure hugging and draws you in at the waist, I just need an excuse to wear it!! Although I may just have to post a picture of me in it soon. 
Stone wash jeans with stud detailing down the side: i couldn't find a close up of the studs, so I will make a point of wearing them soon and take a picture. But the blue overlocking on the inside makes for an interesting "pop" when turning up the cuffs. Along with the stud detailing they add that little extra to the simple skinny jean. There a bit snug at the moment, but once i have burnt of the christmas fat they should fit amazingly. 
Chain detail black skinny: the simple chain detailing down the outside seam just makes these jeans for me, what else can i say? there committable, there cut beautifully and like the other jeans there that little something more than the simple skinny. I am wearing these jeans hear in my OOTD. 
Chunky knitted sweater vest : With stud detailing on the shoulders and tassels down the arm hole again this is a twist on the "classic" knitted vest, and it is defiantly along way from the vest Chandler was always wearing. 

vintage denim shirt #5

This is a vintage denim shirt which has been re-made and re constructed for a modern fit and to be in keeping with to days "vintage grunge" fashions. 

The shirt is long sleeved although the images do show the sleeves rolled up. 

The shirt has been treated with bleach to at both the front and back giving a speckled lived in dyed effect which has been used to create both the "X" on both front breast pockets as well as the inverted cross on the back. 

This shirt is a statement item and highly in keeping with current fashion trends, yet this shirt has the benefit of being a one off, you will stand out from the crowd in it. 

As all of the details have been done by hand this shirt is truly a one of a kind and there is no other garment exactly like it. 

This shirt is one of a kind and is a truly unique vintage revival piece.

This shirt is for sale in my etsy store, so if you like it go have a look. 

Vintage denim shirt #4

This is a vintage denim shirt which has been re-made and re constructed for a modern fit and to be in keeping with to days "vintage grunge" fashions. 

The shirt as long sleeves which have been rolled up. 

The shirt has been dip dyed at the bottom to create a soft lilac colour which blends into the light denim of the shirt about 1/2 way up. The sleeves have also been dip dyed in this way. (I have tried to get a accurate representation of the colour in the photos, but please remember that colours may vary from monitor to monitor) 

this shirt has a very soft effect and reflects the "pastel grunge movement" which is becoming popular at the moment. The shirt would work perfectly with a floral head band. as all of the details have been done by hand this shirt is truly a one of a kind and there is no other garment exactly like it. This shirt is one of a kind and is a truly unique vintage revival piece.

This shirt is for sale in my etsy store 

vintage denim shirt for sale #3

so this is the replacement shirt of #1 which i am selling on etsy 

• This is a vintage denim shirt which has been re-made and re constructed for a modern fit and to be in keeping with to days "vintage grunge" fashions. 
• The shirt is alight blue denim which has been dip dyed in bleach giving a speckled effect (the colours may vary from monitor to monitor) 
• There are 7 gold spikes hanging from the collar as a design fetcher. 
• the sleeves have been removed and the hem has been cut leaving a raw fraying edge along with distressing of the fabric giving a worn in look.  
• in the style of urban outfitters renewal 

This shirt is one of a kind and is a truly unique vintage revival piece. 

the shirt is designed to be over sized but i am typically a english size 10.

so if you like it give it a cheeky look :P 

vintage denim shirt for sale #2

the second shirt i have customized to sell.

This is a long sleeved over sized denim shirt with a speckled and dip dyed bleach effect along with a hand painted/ bleached cross pattern 

This shirt is for sale on my etsy store  

If you like what you see why not have a look