Fashion Terminology

 

Different Seams, Stitches and features  

On the top left we have a dart in a jacket which helps define the figure of the jacket.

The next picture is of a vest top which also contain darts however they are inside out,  this creates the detail on the front. Buttons are also used as a decoration feature instead of a fastening.

below the jacket we have a white top, where at the back you'll find gathers on the back yoke.

Finally I saw a summery red and white top which had a ruffle detail aroung the neckline. Having the ruffle details makes it more feminine.  

There were other features which are was drawn to that I would also like to share. For example the top on the top right where the buttons are use as decoration rather than a fastening. In the image below this we have a t-shirt which only has the flap of a pocket as decoration; buttons are used here again.

 

Trims and finishes

 

 

Trims I are saw were ruffle trims.







Another neat way to hem a garment, especially with transparent fabrics is using a couture hem.






Cord is  used for cord trims

                              

           
Feather trim











Fringe trim, used on various garments.

Fur trim

 

 

Looking at these jackets, one coming from bhs, I think that the fur trim around the neckline and hood is a great compliment to the parka jacket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Fabric and detail

 

There were also different fabrics that I was interested to find out about.

As Spring is rolling in there are a varity of colours and fabrics gaining their way into street fashion stores. In Newlook I was able to find embroidered insertion fabric on the bottom right. This is ideal fabric for spring and summer as its detail is suttle yet eye-catching. This is the same of as the bridging lace in the photo on the bottom left.  

Looking at these trousers, there are different features which I could use to help me alter my own design. For instance the darts on the pink tapered trousers. It's also made from linen and cotton, which I believe are ideal fabrics for spring and summer.

 

Different Trouser rises   

 

This image describes depending on the body shape, the best type of trousers to obtain the best fit. I believe that this should be taken into consideration, when designing as, as it isn't just about creating something that looks trendy and cool but creating something that is comfortable besides the benefiting factor of it looking fashionable.

Different types of Collars