Texture Fashion 41 Fashion Analysis & Selection Fall 2007

Objectives After this lesson you should be able to: explain the textural characteristics of the following fabrics: burlap, voile, linen, crepe, shantung, quilted fabrics, tapestry, tricot, jersey, denim, flannel, cotton and silk. decide according to body type, which fabric textures would be appropriate .

explain the textural characteristics of the following fabrics: burlap, voile, linen, crepe, shantung, quilted fabrics, tapestry, tricot, jersey, denim, flannel, cotton and silk.

decide according to body type, which fabric textures would be appropriate .

Objectives After this lesson you should be able to: explain the textural characteristics of the following fabrics: burlap, voile, linen, crepe, shantung, quilted fabrics, tapestry, tricot, jersey, denim, flannel, cotton and silk. decide according to body type, which fabric textures would be appropriate.

explain the textural characteristics of the following fabrics: burlap, voile, linen, crepe, shantung, quilted fabrics, tapestry, tricot, jersey, denim, flannel, cotton and silk.

decide according to body type, which fabric textures would be appropriate.

Texture descriptions: Smooth Heavy Fine Crisp Glossy Nubby

Texture descriptions:

Smooth

Heavy

Fine

Crisp

Glossy

Nubby

Texture descriptions: Smooth Heavy Fine Crisp Glossy Nubby Tactile qualities refers to coarseness, softness, or rigidity as recognized by touch

Texture descriptions:

Smooth

Heavy

Fine

Crisp

Glossy

Nubby

Tactile qualities refers to coarseness, softness, or rigidity as recognized by touch

glossy texture

glossy texture nubby texture

Texture refers to surface quality Impressions are gathered from sight and touch Hand is the tactile aspect of fabric Affects style Matte jersey for draped designs Gabardine for crisp tailoring

Texture refers to surface quality

Impressions are gathered from sight and touch

Hand is the tactile aspect of fabric

Affects style

Matte jersey for draped designs

Gabardine for crisp tailoring

Texture refers to surface quality Impressions are gathered from sight and touch Hand is the tactile aspect of fabric Affects style Matte jersey for draped designs Gabardine for crisp tailoring

Texture refers to surface quality

Impressions are gathered from sight and touch

Hand is the tactile aspect of fabric

Affects style

Matte jersey for draped designs

Gabardine for crisp tailoring

Texture refers to surface quality Impressions are gathered from sight and touch Hand is the tactile aspect of fabric Affects style Matte jersey for draped designs Gabardine for crisp tailoring

Texture refers to surface quality

Impressions are gathered from sight and touch

Hand is the tactile aspect of fabric

Affects style

Matte jersey for draped designs

Gabardine for crisp tailoring

What components determine texture? Fibers are hair-like strands of fabrics Fine wool fibers=softness

Fibers are hair-like strands of fabrics

Fine wool fibers=softness

What components determine texture? Fibers are hair-like strands of fabrics Fine wool fibers=softness Flax fibers=crispness The short fuzzy fibers of cotton will produce fabrics that absorb light and appear dull

Fibers are hair-like strands of fabrics

Fine wool fibers=softness

Flax fibers=crispness

The short fuzzy fibers of cotton will produce fabrics that absorb light and appear dull

Yarns are strands formed by twisting fibers together A yarn of a silk fiber given a low twist will produce a shiny textile such as satin Silk yarn

Yarns are strands formed by twisting fibers together

A yarn of a silk fiber given a low twist will produce a shiny textile such as satin

Fabrication Fabric-the structure resulting from the arrangement of fibers and yarns The texture of fabrics is affected by the characteristics of the raw material used and by the production process involved. Linen fabric Silk fabric

Fabrication

Fabric-the structure resulting from the arrangement of fibers and yarns

The texture of fabrics is affected by the characteristics of the raw material used and by the production process involved.

Fashion in Textures Texture and garment styling should be compatible Some textures are classics; they remain popular year after year Tailored garments are cut and sewn for a true fit To drape is to arrange fabric in loose folds Drapable means the ability to hang in flowing lines or loose folds

Texture and garment styling should be compatible

Some textures are classics; they remain popular year after year

Tailored garments are cut and sewn for a true fit

To drape is to arrange fabric in loose folds

Drapable means the ability to hang in flowing lines or loose folds

Fashion in Textures Texture and garment styling should be compatible Some textures are classics; they remain popular year after year Tailored garments are cut and sewn for a true fit To drape is to arrange fabric in loose folds Drapable means the ability to hang in flowing lines or loose folds

Texture and garment styling should be compatible

Some textures are classics; they remain popular year after year

Tailored garments are cut and sewn for a true fit

To drape is to arrange fabric in loose folds

Drapable means the ability to hang in flowing lines or loose folds

Fashion in Textures Texture and garment styling should be compatible Some textures are classics; they remain popular year after year Tailored garments are cut and sewn for a true fit To drape is to arrange fabric in loose folds Drapable means the ability to hang in flowing lines or loose folds

Texture and garment styling should be compatible

Some textures are classics; they remain popular year after year

Tailored garments are cut and sewn for a true fit

To drape is to arrange fabric in loose folds

Drapable means the ability to hang in flowing lines or loose folds

Fashion in Textures Texture and garment styling should be compatible Some textures are classics; they remain popular year after year Tailored garments are cut and sewn for a true fit To drape is to arrange fabric in loose folds Drapable means the ability to hang in flowing lines or loose folds

Texture and garment styling should be compatible

Some textures are classics; they remain popular year after year

Tailored garments are cut and sewn for a true fit

To drape is to arrange fabric in loose folds

Drapable means the ability to hang in flowing lines or loose folds

Selection of Texture One’s physical proportions, skin and hair textures should be considered This results gives an impression of unity Effect of Texture on Physical Proportions Texture has physical properties of: weight, size, bulk, shape, light absorption and reflections. Textures can create illusions that change the look of the body size. It can make one look heavier or thinner Fabrics can be grouped together by common characteristics such as softness & stiffness. Thoughtful selection of textures can help produce desirable physical illusions.

One’s physical proportions, skin and hair textures should be considered

This results gives an impression of unity

Effect of Texture on Physical Proportions

Texture has physical properties of: weight, size, bulk, shape, light absorption and reflections.

Textures can create illusions that change the look of the body size. It can make one look heavier or thinner

Fabrics can be grouped together by common characteristics such as softness & stiffness.

Thoughtful selection of textures can help produce desirable physical illusions.

Selection of Texture One’s physical proportions, skin and hair textures should be considered This results gives an impression of unity Effect of Texture on Physical Proportions Texture has physical properties of: weight, size, bulk, shape, light absorption and reflections. Textures can create illusions that change the look of the body size. It can make one look heavier or thinner Fabrics can be grouped together by common characteristics such as softness & stiffness. Thoughtful selection of textures can help produce desirable physical illusions.

One’s physical proportions, skin and hair textures should be considered

This results gives an impression of unity

Effect of Texture on Physical Proportions

Texture has physical properties of: weight, size, bulk, shape, light absorption and reflections.

Textures can create illusions that change the look of the body size. It can make one look heavier or thinner

Fabrics can be grouped together by common characteristics such as softness & stiffness.

Thoughtful selection of textures can help produce desirable physical illusions.

Selection of Texture One’s physical proportions, skin and hair textures should be considered This results gives an impression of unity Effect of Texture on Physical Proportions Texture has physical properties of: weight, size, bulk, shape, light absorption and reflections. Textures can create illusions that change the look of the body size. It can make one look heavier or thinner Fabrics can be grouped together by common characteristics such as softness & stiffness. Thoughtful selection of textures can help produce desirable physical illusions.

One’s physical proportions, skin and hair textures should be considered

This results gives an impression of unity

Effect of Texture on Physical Proportions

Texture has physical properties of: weight, size, bulk, shape, light absorption and reflections.

Textures can create illusions that change the look of the body size. It can make one look heavier or thinner

Fabrics can be grouped together by common characteristics such as softness & stiffness.

Thoughtful selection of textures can help produce desirable physical illusions.

Proportion of texture Proportion is the relationship of areas to a whole All fabrics have proportion or scale The size relationship of the pattern formed by the texture determines the scale When selecting textures, consider their scale in relationship to the size of the person wearing them. For example, a small sized body wearing large scale textures can get lost. Very heavy people who wear large scale texture will appear heavier because of the repetition of size

Proportion is the relationship of areas to a whole

All fabrics have proportion or scale

The size relationship of the pattern formed by the texture determines the scale

When selecting textures, consider their scale in relationship to the size of the person wearing them. For example, a small sized body wearing large scale textures can get lost.

Very heavy people who wear large scale texture will appear heavier because of the repetition of size

Proportion of texture Proportion is the relationship of areas to a whole All fabrics have proportion or scale The size relationship of the pattern formed by the texture determines the scale When selecting textures, consider their scale in relationship to the size of the person wearing them. For example, a small sized body wearing large scale textures can get lost. Very heavy people who wear large scale texture will appear heavier because of the repetition of size

Proportion is the relationship of areas to a whole

All fabrics have proportion or scale

The size relationship of the pattern formed by the texture determines the scale

When selecting textures, consider their scale in relationship to the size of the person wearing them. For example, a small sized body wearing large scale textures can get lost.

Very heavy people who wear large scale texture will appear heavier because of the repetition of size

Proportion of texture Proportion is the relationship of areas to a whole All fabrics have proportion or scale The size relationship of the pattern formed by the texture determines the scale When selecting textures, consider their scale in relationship to the size of the person wearing them. For example, a small sized body wearing large scale textures can get lost. Very heavy people who wear large scale texture will appear heavier because of the repetition of size

Proportion is the relationship of areas to a whole

All fabrics have proportion or scale

The size relationship of the pattern formed by the texture determines the scale

When selecting textures, consider their scale in relationship to the size of the person wearing them. For example, a small sized body wearing large scale textures can get lost.

Very heavy people who wear large scale texture will appear heavier because of the repetition of size

Proportion of texture Proportion is the relationship of areas to a whole All fabrics have proportion or scale The size relationship of the pattern formed by the texture determines the scale When selecting textures, consider their scale in relationship to the size of the person wearing them. For example, a small sized body wearing large scale textures can get lost. Very heavy people who wear large scale texture will appear heavier because of the repetition of size

Proportion is the relationship of areas to a whole

All fabrics have proportion or scale

The size relationship of the pattern formed by the texture determines the scale

When selecting textures, consider their scale in relationship to the size of the person wearing them. For example, a small sized body wearing large scale textures can get lost.

Very heavy people who wear large scale texture will appear heavier because of the repetition of size

Soft & Clingy Fabrics (Tricot #18) Clings to body, shows every contour, reveals body flaws Fashion fabric is the right side of the fabric, intended for public view-the outer fabric

Clings to body, shows every contour, reveals body flaws

Fashion fabric is the right side of the fabric, intended for public view-the outer fabric

Stiff and bulky fabrics (burlap #9 ) Stands away from the body and hides body irregularities. These textures should be avoided by persons with very small bodies who do not wish to be dwarfed by the contrast. Overweight people will look heavier in these fabrics because they stand away from the body, creating the illusion of additional thickness.

Stands away from the body and hides body irregularities.

These textures should be avoided by persons with very small bodies who do not wish to be dwarfed by the contrast.

Overweight people will look heavier in these fabrics because they stand away from the body, creating the illusion of additional thickness.

Shiny and dull textures Shiny textures reflect light and make the person wearing them appear larger. Fabric color is intensified by shine. Dull fabrics which absorb light, do not enlarge the body.

Shiny textures reflect light and make the person wearing them appear larger.

Fabric color is intensified by shine.

Dull fabrics which absorb light, do not enlarge the body.

Texture Related to Skin and Hair Skin and hair have texture and should be considered when choosing items to wear next to the face Frames of glasses and jewelry worn next to the skin should be analyzed for textural qualities Expressing Personality through texture selection Important to understand the ideas projected by textures. The feel of burlap differs from the feel of velvet

Texture Related to Skin and Hair

Skin and hair have texture and should be considered when choosing items to wear next to the face

Frames of glasses and jewelry worn next to the skin should be analyzed for textural qualities

Expressing Personality through texture selection

Important to understand the ideas projected by textures.

The feel of burlap differs from the feel of velvet

Texture Related to Skin and Hair Skin and hair have texture and should be considered when choosing items to wear next to the face Frames of glasses and jewelry worn next to the skin should be analyzed for textural qualities Expressing Personality through texture selection Important to understand the ideas projected by textures. The feel of burlap differs from the feel of velvet

Texture Related to Skin and Hair

Skin and hair have texture and should be considered when choosing items to wear next to the face

Frames of glasses and jewelry worn next to the skin should be analyzed for textural qualities

Expressing Personality through texture selection

Important to understand the ideas projected by textures.

The feel of burlap differs from the feel of velvet

Harmony in texture combination Harmony=Pleasing or congruent arrangement of parts Combinations related to the image, feeling, or personality of textures should be analyzed carefully. Heavy tweed pants and smooth satin shirts do not have similar character (see next slide).

Harmony in texture combination

Harmony=Pleasing or congruent arrangement of parts

Combinations related to the image, feeling, or personality of textures should be analyzed carefully.

Heavy tweed pants and smooth satin shirts do not have similar character (see next slide).

Texture Comparison Heavy tweed pants

Texture Comparison Heavy tweed pants Smooth satin shirt

Contrast of Textures with Accessories Accessory selection is a good way to use contrasting textures. A comfortable pair of faded jeans combined with a pastel-colored t-shirt is a compatible texture background for a leather belt Heavier textured hosiery is best worn with medium to coarse fabrics.

Contrast of Textures with Accessories

Accessory selection is a good way to use contrasting textures.

A comfortable pair of faded jeans combined with a pastel-colored t-shirt is a compatible texture background for a leather belt

Heavier textured hosiery is best worn with medium to coarse fabrics.

Illustration of Scale Explore the Coach bag website to see an example of how scale is used. http://www.coach.com/content/CollectionListAll.aspx?categoryId=365 Compare handbag scale with a person’s height. Is there a difference? See following slides for directions and screenshots

Explore the Coach bag website to see an example of how scale is used.

http://www.coach.com/content/CollectionListAll.aspx?categoryId=365

Compare handbag scale with a person’s height. Is there a difference?

See following slides for directions and screenshots

1. Click on “handbags”

2. Click on the Bleecker Handbag Collection-$598.00 blanket tote

3. Click on “try this bag on”

4. Click “tall” and then “petite” to see the proportion of the bag to the body (based on height)

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