Mission statement, tag line, catch phrase, etc. It may be a little thing, but I do feel that it's important to try and clarify the vision you have for a project.
The vision for my 'lifestyle of classic clothing' basically boils down to ideals of marrying form and function; rather than sacrificing one for the other. That is to say, creating stunning, unique, feminine, and flattering clothing that are also practical, easy to wear, durable, and functional for busy mothers, business women, and all the ladies on the go.
To sum it up, I would like to merge Style & Sensibility into elegant clothing that anyone can wear, any time or place, doing any thing they wish to do without worrying about their clothes.
That's the direction in which I seek to develop Time Traveler Clothing.
I am taking one more step towards that journey.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Prototypes - Round One
So I've determined to start looking into my first round of prototypes. This first batch will be all about testing the fabric. I want to find out which design styles will work with travel-friendly fabrics (mainly merino wool - either pure or with a very small mix; under 10%).
Most of the modern clothing I see that uses those kinds of fabric, bamboo, wool, etc., has a very drape-y, utilitarian feel to it. I want to figure out if that's simply because that is the type of styling they think that consumers will favour, or because they have yet to figure out how to make more structured garments (I feel like this is going to be one of the biggest challenges I will face design-wise).
To be sure, merino wool has such a soft drape (hand) to it, that it does lend itself, stylistically, more readily to those soft, flow-y, boho-hippy, urban looks. However, my idea is to try and inject some structure without loosing any of the fabrics' benefits (i.e. - easy to wear, easy to wash, durable, light and warm).
With that in mind, I have ordered some patterns, and will hopefully be ordering some fabric before the end of the month. I decided to go with pre-made patterns to start with, in order to eliminate the issues from creating my own patterns, (a skill I have yet to learn) but also the teething problems that come with making a batch of patterns to go with a fabric that I have not sewn with at all.
I am very excited to see how this stage will go - and will definitely be posting updates as I progress through the prototyping.
Most of the modern clothing I see that uses those kinds of fabric, bamboo, wool, etc., has a very drape-y, utilitarian feel to it. I want to figure out if that's simply because that is the type of styling they think that consumers will favour, or because they have yet to figure out how to make more structured garments (I feel like this is going to be one of the biggest challenges I will face design-wise).
To be sure, merino wool has such a soft drape (hand) to it, that it does lend itself, stylistically, more readily to those soft, flow-y, boho-hippy, urban looks. However, my idea is to try and inject some structure without loosing any of the fabrics' benefits (i.e. - easy to wear, easy to wash, durable, light and warm).
With that in mind, I have ordered some patterns, and will hopefully be ordering some fabric before the end of the month. I decided to go with pre-made patterns to start with, in order to eliminate the issues from creating my own patterns, (a skill I have yet to learn) but also the teething problems that come with making a batch of patterns to go with a fabric that I have not sewn with at all.
I am very excited to see how this stage will go - and will definitely be posting updates as I progress through the prototyping.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Monday, December 30, 2013
The Idea
Here's an idea....
I love vintage. I love retro style clothing. But you can't take it with you when you are traveling. Fragile cottons, delicate seams and lace - all these lovely details that don't do well when crushed into a suitcase, or worse, a backpack.
But what if you could take advantage of the easy to wash & wear, breathable, light weight fabrics that modern traveling wardrobes consist of, without sacrificing your personal style?
Enter the Time Traveler Capsule Wardrobe. Clothing based on classic design with feminine flare, yet practical and durable for day-to-day wear; whether camping, traveling or exploring.
No, it does not exist. Yet.
I have wanted this wardrobe for a few years now, and today marks the beginning of my journey to make it happen, and what's more, make it available to anyone who wants the same things I do - comfort with elegance!
Time Traveller Clothing: Adventure in Style.
.....It's an idea.
I love vintage. I love retro style clothing. But you can't take it with you when you are traveling. Fragile cottons, delicate seams and lace - all these lovely details that don't do well when crushed into a suitcase, or worse, a backpack.
But what if you could take advantage of the easy to wash & wear, breathable, light weight fabrics that modern traveling wardrobes consist of, without sacrificing your personal style?
Enter the Time Traveler Capsule Wardrobe. Clothing based on classic design with feminine flare, yet practical and durable for day-to-day wear; whether camping, traveling or exploring.
No, it does not exist. Yet.
I have wanted this wardrobe for a few years now, and today marks the beginning of my journey to make it happen, and what's more, make it available to anyone who wants the same things I do - comfort with elegance!
Time Traveller Clothing: Adventure in Style.
.....It's an idea.
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