Nadine Goepfert

Nadine Goepfert is a textile designer based in Berlin  who's conceptual work developed through tireless research and continuous experimentation creates new possibilities for textiles and fashion. Above are images from her recent exhibition 'The Garments May Vary' where she has worked with amongst other things; liquid pocketed fabric and memory foam in an attempt to capture in the fabric impressions of the wearer.

" 'The Garments May Vary' Is a collection of textiles that are not only flute or worn out, but actually change their form, structure, volume, motif and colour while in ordinary usage. The project investigates the daily usage of apparel and the associated movements of the person wearing it.These movements are accentuated and partially captured within the materials and surfaces of the garments. Each of the materials chosen is used to highlight a different form and duration of change. The garments seek to temporarily or permanently capture the traces, movements and behaviour patterns of the wearer. . . just after undressing is particularly interesting, since it transforms the garment into an almost abstract sculptural object that almost no longer remains noticeable as an actual garment." Nadine Goepfert

Playing with fabric and structure of textiles, gives you a whole new toy box to play with for the production of clothing, with this in mind try to visit all of the degree shows that are happening around the country over the next couple of months, and look out for the Fashion, Costume and Textiles displays. DCA show opens this Friday and runs for a week.
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Silk - Elsbeth Joy Nielsen

'Designer Elsbeth Joy Nielsen from the Netherlands has discovered a way of producing silk without killing silkworms. Normally the worms die when their cocoons are boiled to loosen the silk; Nielsen's technique allows them to create a patch of pure silk while crawling back and forth over a platter looking for a place to build their cocoons. Once the panel is complete, they are left to pupate naturally. The resulting scarf demonstrates the material's exquisite beauty.'  Independent.

Knowledge of fabric and fabric production are important in fashion design and manufacture in this blog we have endeavoured to try to find you informative interesting links about this, you will find them under the tab Textile Technology. They might make you rethink fabric choices, designs and even in the future rethink fabric . . .
Thank you Irene

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