QUENTIN DECAILLET

Nailshead

Makeup/Photographer - Quentin Decaillet

Model - Thomas Masotti

BLACK BEAUTY

Black Beauty is about bringing the beauty out of the darkness and showing what is hidden within it.

When I started this project I collected variations of imagery related to darkness, looking at imagery of witchcraft, insane asylums and vintage imagery of photographs of peoples families. I used this type of research as a starting point and placing them into a small A5 sized book with the imagery and slightly annotation explaining the image more than my thoughts. I also started to do some 'observational' drawings of a rams skull which was a starting point of the sketchbook. However the images that I had taken I have ended up using them as a central piece on the page and carried on drawing from the image, creating a new kind of feel to the original image.

                               

Since I had a starting point I thought that I would do more contemporary research, using black and white photography as inspiration from the vintage feel that I capture in the small book. At this point I started to look at the likes of Philomena Famulok, Shin Kwang and Susula Roche. All three are very different from one another but all capture the same essence that could provide inspiration with my project. Looking at all of their work combined together is giving me a look on the darker side of things which makes it more challenging to find the beauty side which I love the idea of. It means that the outcome will be more challenging and more appreciated when it happens and I honestly can't wait to adventure into the beauty side of things.

Shin Kwang

Moulage Project (research and designs)

This project has already passed and like I promised I am finally getting round to posting about this project, 'moulage'.

Moulage as we all know in fashion is a type of technique on forming drapery. By placing the fabric on to a stand and pinning the fabric in certain areas, creates and forms a silhouette.

This project allowed me to visualize the detail that a garment could have and picture my design ideas for this module.

For inspiration I looked at A.F Vandevorst, Fall 2012 and Gareth Pugh, Fall 2012.
                                     

                                     

These collections in particular played a big part in my designs.
The two collecitons are very different form one another, Pugh's being more harsh and Vandervorst being soft but yet dramatic. However the two do express their moulages well throughout their collections.

My designs as you can see do have some similarities to origami, some of my designs do seem harsher than the others, here are four to demonstrate. The fabric that I used was hard cotton in grey, displayed on a size 12 stand.

                                    

                                    



With my designs I realized that they seemed quite complex and required some more research on techniques, this lead to me looking at Viktor & Roplh S2015 RTW. Looking at this colleciton really helped me understand the looks and possible outcome of what the final outcome would appear to be. It also helped adjust to how this could be constructed.

Next post-
About my final garment/design and how i came about it.

House Of Malakai

(Repost from old blog)

House Of Malakai

Instagram is probably one of my favorite places to find new and creative things like Malakia.

Looking at some of his work and his bio it is noted that he is a self taught artist who comes from Bali.
He started with hard jewelry and decor in 1999. Malakai started the lable 'House Of Malakai' in 2013 which allowed him to express his artistic style and develop them into dramatic styles. The brand focuses on accessories and head wear, which has been supported by celebrities such as Beyonce and Rihanna.

His work pays particular attention to detail and a combination of hand craft and modern digital craftsmanship.

It is said that his influences are from high fashion, science and underground movements.

His work in my point of view is sex, edgy, inspirational and dramatic. Some of his work can look alienated and very artistic. With the photographs he hasn't just thought about the presentation of the accessory but the placement and the story of the image would tell. It is this that shows the artistic flare in the designs as well as the designs themselves.
His work is very inspirational and will come in use for future research and design ideas.

Each time I go through House Of Malakai there is never a dull moment with his designs. The daring edginess that he provides in his design is what makes it so enjoyable for me. some of his designs can have a theatrical feel like the following images.

          

It's what I love so much about HOM. House Of Malakai has influenced me in ways that I could help me improve my designs, designing more theatrical ideas, being more daring with my work as well as my style and to over step the boundaries a little more.

As this is a new blog I will be post regular every week on a Friday or when possible during the week. I will be updating you on projects like my current 'Moulage' and I will be posting my inspirations. 

For previous work feel free to check out my old blog  and my instagram for work updates/in progress, designs and my artwork.

Instagram - Paige_CT, http://instagram.com/paige_ct

Old blog - http://pctindependentdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/