Medieval Warrior

I haven't posted a fashion sketch recently, so here it is ;) This design was inspired by Balmain's..... Olivier Rousteing. I have been obsessing over the designer's collection. Balmain's recent designs have a Xena Warrior Princess feel to them and I LOVE IT! Although Olivier's runway collection's for 2014 and 2015 are not practical, I would do anything for an entire ensemble.

Balmain is for those individuals whom love to push the boundaries of fashion and try new innovative styles. To wear Balmain you must be comfortable in your own skin. It is for this reason that I love Balmain. I dread seeing the same old bodycon dress over and over on 80% of clothing sites, but when something new, fresh, or innovative pops up my eyes are glued and I study the piece for minutes....soaking it all in. 

ALWAYS REMEMBER FASHION IS ART. ARTISTS ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF SOCIETY, UNDERSTANDING, AND THOUGHT. THEREFORE, THE MOST SUCCESSFUL/FAMOUS FASHION DESIGNERS DO JUST THAT ;)

I will have more sketches soon, but for now please enjoy below :)

MY INSPIRATION

(PHOTOS TAKEN FROM GOOGLE SEARCH)

Classic Chic

Below are my most recent fashion sketches. The first image was inspired by Elie Saab and I am in love with this design. I NEED TO LEARN HOW TO SEW ASAP! I used blues and purples for these three looks, so that they could be part of a collection. I think that all three designs fit into what is trending this fall....cobalt blue, sporty looks, leopard, capes/fur shrugs, and geometric line play. 

Hope you enjoy these looks, there will be more to come :)

Glam and Glitz

Fashion Illustration

Being the artist that I am, I love putting my fashion ideas onto paper. This weeks fashion designs are inspired by Versace and Ancient Greece. The design on the right is inspired by Versace with a low cut neckline and the play with lines, while the dress to the left is inspired by Ancient Greece. The design to the right has a rockstar glitz look to it with the geometric lines and shapes and gold knee high boots. The design to the left has a more glamorous chic look to it. It is flowy and the thick gold belt gives it an ancient greek feel. I was happy with these designs and would love to see them made. I recently bought a sewing machine and I am hoping to bring many of my ideas to life!....after numerous sewing lessons and classes that is :)

Playing with shapes and patterns

So, it has been awhile since my last post and as you can see I have been busy creating my life away. When I begin creating styles, I never know in what direction I am going to go. I never go, ok I am going to do this style or this. The end result of all my designs comes as I begin, and continue drawing. I love playing with different line patterns and colors. I am not one to create any minimalist attire. My designs pop, stand out, and would bring attention to the individual wearing them. I like to push the boundaries and be innovative. I want to do something no one has ever done. 

When I look at these sketches and try to dechiper who I may have got my influence from, I come to the conclusion that these styles are heavily influenced by Mary Katrantzou. I have been looking at Mary Katrantzou's designs and styles more than usual recently. I have always been a big fan of her fashion because to me it is fun, innovative, fresh, flirty, and it stands out from the average desginers. Mary Katrantzou uses many fun, playful colors and she uses lines and multiple patterns throughout her designs. 

**Designs by Mary Katrantzou taken from google image search

Enjoy these exciting new styles I have created.

Until next time,

Jenna Elise