Week 2

Refining my compass and the direction I want to take

Principles

- To bring about a new identity through clothing for individuals like myself who consist of more than one culture/identity. 

- Personally I don't like wearing Indian clothing that is too traditional at events and family gatherings. It just isn't me. I also can't just rock up in western attire as that doesn't show much respect for the culture I've been brought up in.

- Clothing gives a sense of empowerment through choice. The Indian mindset is to fill things up. 'More is great, less is dull' I want to break/challenge these ideologies and create something fresh which coincides with the western influence.

Observations

Transformations over time. Even though clothing is meant to cover the body in Indian culture it has since changed. 







Ideas

- Look at the different silhouettes in indian and western clothing and figure out  style that encompasses both. 

At this stage I'm still not too sure what direction I want to head into or what the final project actually will be.








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