“THE CROQUIS SERIES CON’T…..SPRING 76”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…………….As I have previously explained a “CROQUIS” is a quick sketch to jot down ideas so you don’t forget……….The train of thought for these sketches was the BIG SKIRT. I planned to do them in cotton poplin, and in Linen, as the stripe linen version, third in from the right illustrates. The linen fabric had a fine horizontal black stripe woven into it….The two piece dress in the middle was actually inspired by an outfit Kathrine Hepburn wore in the movie, “SUMMERTIME”. She is wearing it in the famous scene when she falls into a canal in Venice…I always thought she looked so fresh and cool…that’s before she fell into the water!…..I think hers was made in white linen…..With each skirt I sketched a different top that I thought would work well….The wide shaped belt had antiqued brass metal medallions attached. Some were embellished with stones and some were plain. I actually found military medallions that I used for inspiration at the Paris Flea Market in a dusty box……The ruched georgette top, far right, had fine elastic rows to add stretch. I show it here with the drawstring linen/rayon blend cuffed pant. Though the top isn’t drawn with a big skirt, it was a quick idea I wanted to get down on paper….. I thought the top would also work well with the skirts………There are times when every designer hits a brain fog, so when ideas come it’s best to be ready to record them……Brain fogs happen, and you think you’ll never come up with a new design again…….so when the fog happens……you just keep sketching and doodling until things clicks!……They always did!!

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