Flotation: Process Book and Collection Development
Over my winter break of 2018-2019, I developed my Flotation Collection process book. This process book explores different design techniques such as draping, print development, natural dying, and geometric patterning/draping.
My Flotation Collection was inspired by the lantern festivals Yi Peng and Loy Krathong, that take place in Thailand and Northern Thailand every February. I experimented with lantern destruction and re-patterning the lanterns shapes to drape with.
This collection would potentially be constructed using all organic/ natural fabrics and fibers and would be naturally dyed using a variations of plants such as indigo and quebracho red and turmeric roots.The patterns would be traditionally block printed or embroidered on the garments rather than digitally printed.Throughout the process book I include potential fabrics, colors, trims, and patterns as well as flat drawings of each garment. I wanted this collection to be light and organic as the lanterns that float though the sky. I aimed to develop more softer and organic looking garments that reflect this movement as well as adapt to the women wearing it.
