'The White Shirt Project' (an exploration of the influence of geometrics and tactile knowledge in fashion pattern cutting). Issue 2 (3rd May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Montgomery, Bruce; Henry, Gael; Brotheridge, Anthony
• Is Part Of: International journal of fashion design, technology and education. Volume 9:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 153
• Page End: 160
• Publication Date: 2016-05-03
• Subjects: Fashion -- pedagogy -- white shirts -- pattern cutting; Fashion design -- Periodicals; Clothing trade -- Periodicals; 746.92
• DOI: 10.1080/17543266.2016.1165741
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1754-3266

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto expresses a sentiment: 'Allowing space between the garment and body is of tremendous importance … it gives the wearer the possibility of inhabiting the garment naturally, without being restricted by a predetermined form … ' The authors worked with fashion students in 3D and 2D .The only constraints were that the shirt must contain the standard neckline with a 2-piece collar, a straight shirt placket and a cuff .The garments tell a visual narrative that questions proportion, silhouette, volume and movement, and develops tactile knowledge