• Recognize and explain historical influences in current fashion styles.
• Describe the impact historically influenced contemporary fashions have on
the fashion retailer and designer.
• Explain and use accurately, terminology related to fashion styles.
• Accurately research and write about contemporary fashion designers
using proper APA format.
• Identify and describe typical styles of costume and design from the 18th,
19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
• Explain the economic, political, social and technological conditions that
caused fashion styles to change.
• Demonstrate the ability to work within assigned time frames to meet
deadlines.
Materials
8 ½” x 11” sketch book, student’s choice of illustration materials, colour
photocopies/high resolution printouts, double-sided tape or glue stick, scissors,
fabric swatches, Microsoft Word, and 8 ½” x 11” paper.
Method
A successful Research Book includes written components as well as creative
elements. Select one of the following historic European design details and fully
explore its influence on fashion:
• Paniers
• Petticoat breeches
• Empire silhouette
• Spencer
• Imbecile sleeves
• Frock coat
• Cage crinoline
• Sack jacket
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Research Book Draft- Due Week 5- 15%
Include the following elements in the Research Book Draft:
Written Components
• Describe the design detail and the time period when it first
originated. Explain the economic, political, social and technological
factors that led to this style becoming fashionable. Be sure to use
accurate terminology (2 pages double spaced, not including images
or the References page).
• Gather research from at least 3 credible sources. This could
include books, peer-reviewed journals, documentary films, museum
publications (including websites), or academic publications
(including websites). Websites such as Wikipedia cannot be used
as sources.
• Include in-text citations in APA format as well as a References
page.
Creative Elements
• Using colour photocopies/high resolution printouts of historic
images of the design detail, fill at least 2 pages of the sketchbook
with a collage. Be sure to neatly cut and mount the images on the
sketchbook paper. Include a References page for the images that
you have used. Websites such as Pinterest and Instagram cannot
be used as sources. The original source for the image must be
used.
• Fill at least 4 pages of the sketchbook with illustrations inspired by
the design detail. Some of these illustrations should be on a figure
while others can be close up sketches of the design detail. Include
as many variations as possible. Be sure to use full colour on at
least 2 illustrations.
• Include 3 fabric swatches that would work for creating an accurate
historical replica of the design in terms of weight, colour/print, and
texture. It is not necessary to match the fibre content of historic
fabrics. Be creative with how the swatches are presented- use
interesting shapes or consider making a quarter scale version of the
design detail. Swatches must be at least 2” x 2” and should be
neatly cut and mounted.
Final Research Book- Due Week 12- 20%
Add the following elements to the Research Book Draft to create the Final
Research Book:
Written Components
• Identify a designer who has used a design detail similar to the
researched historic design detail within the last 30 years (since
1989). Describe how the historical detail was re-invented for a
modern audience (1/2 page double spaced).
• Research the designer’s life and approach to fashion. Include
information about where they are from, where they went to school,
and the companies they have worked for. Describe how economic,
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political, social and technological factors seem to influence their
work. (2 pages double spaced, not including images or the
References page).
• Gather research from at least 3 credible sources. This could
include books, peer-reviewed journals, newspapers, magazines,
company websites, documentary films, museum publications
(including websites), or academic publications (including websites).
Websites such as Wikipedia cannot be used as sources.
• Include in-text citations in APA format as well as a References
page.
Creative Elements
• Using colour photocopies/high resolution printouts of contemporary
images of the design detail, fill at least 2 pages of the sketchbook
with a collage. Be sure to neatly cut and mount the images on the
sketchbook paper. Include a References page for the images that
you have used. Websites such as Pinterest and Instagram cannot
be used as sources. The original source for the image must be
used.
• Using both the historic research and contemporary research
included in the sketchbook as reference, design 3 looks for an
upcoming season. The designs should be illustrated on the figure in
full colour, front view only.
• Include 3 swatches of unconventional materials that would work for
creating these designs. Include the fibre content of each swatch
and describe why it was chosen and where on the new designs it
will be used. Be creative with how the swatches are presented- use
interesting shapes or consider making a quarter scale version of the
design detail. Swatches must be at least 2” x 2” and should be
neatly cut and mounted.
Format for Submission
On the inside cover of your 8 ½” x 11” sketch book, please include the following:
Your Name
FSH200- AA or BB
• All written components should be typed, double-spaced in a 12-point, sans
serif font (Arial, Calibri, or Verdana).
• Headings should be used to indicate each written component.
• Use 1” margins and print on 8 ½” x 11” paper.
• Paper clip to the first page of the sketchbook.
Include all written components of the Research Book Draft with the Final
Research Book.
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Evaluation
Research Book Draft- 15%
• Written description of the design detail and time period- 7 points
• Collage- 3 points
• Illustrations- 4 points
• Swatches- 1 point
Final Research Book- 20%
• Written description of how the historical detail was re-invented- 2 points
• Written description of the designer’s life and approach to fashion- 8 points
• Collage- 3 points
• New design illustrations- 4 points
• Swatches and fabric descriptions- 3 points
ALL sources used for research, both written and visual, need to be correctly
acknowledged with in-text citations and a References page in APA format.
Failure to do so is plagiarism and will lead to a “0” grade on this
assignment.
Please refer to the rubric posted on Blackboard for more details.