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First set of samples ready to be finished

Today we received our first sample from the loom. My combination of twill and satin was almost right, but I think I would have to push the distinction between the two for more clarity in the image. The second design, a two-weft experiment is much more compelling. Because it is still attached to the loom I have posted a simulation below.

Double weave was the main focus of the day, and Louise provided us with some very useful ways to work with multiple layers, pockets, piquet and stitiched weaves. I am working on a sample with as many structure ideas I can fit and am excited for the result.

Gown worn by Gael García Bernal in the Almodovar film Bad Education

This evening, Jacquard classmate Barbara and I visited The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The scale of the exhibition is almost as impressive as the work itself which is well, stunning. If you are in Montreal before October, you should see it. Twice.

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gautier from Mackenzie Frere on Vimeo.

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Akshay Tyagi | Of dichotomies and identities

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“Of Dichotomies and Identities is inspired by New Delhi’s traffic, her people and their modes of transport are a physical symbol of where I come from, where I belong, and who I am. In my mind, the local transportation system of New Delhi not only acts as a physical vehicle for the lives of several thousands of Indians, but also as a theoretical vehicle that embodies my own definition of India.”

See more of this project and other work by Akshay Tyagi on his new website.

images by Shaun Simpson

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ACAD Fibre Graduates 2011 | 2 of 3

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Jennifer Akkermans | Nephropoleon

In this post: Jennifer Akkermans and the Institute for Morphoid Research, Chantal Traub and Rachelle MacLeod.

Jennifer Akkermans | Nephropoleon (detail)

Chantal Traub | Dress in hand-painted silk

Chantal Traub | Dresses in hand-painted silk and silk-screen printed cotton

Rachelle MacLeod | Tartans for Hire

The ACAD Graduating Student Show is on view in ACAD’s Main Mall, 3rd Floor and Illingworth Kerr Gallery and continues until May 28 2011. More to come…

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Fashioning Self and the Environment

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Fashioning Self and the Environment | An Earth Day Open House at the Textile Arts Center
505 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, New York

Environmental fiber artist Abigail Doan and the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn are teaming up to present an art fashion open house for Earth Day on Friday April 22, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm.

Invited artists and local sustainable fashion designers will showcase their fiber, textile, and green design initiatives, as well as offering activities related to slow fashion strategies and environmental outreach. Visitors will be able participate in on-site activities and share in a dynamic community dialogue for Earth Day 2011.

Give away gifts for the event will include five copies of natural dye expert and slow fashion advocate Sasha Duerr’s book, The Handbook of Natural Plant Dyes. There will also be organic treats and chilled refreshments from local sponsors.

‘Fashioning Self and the Environment’ artists and designers include:

Ceca Georgieva

Abigail Doan and Ceca Georgieva: Environmental fiber artist and writer, Abigail Doan, currently divides her time between the U.S. and Europe, and while living in Sofia, Bulgaria, met the textile artist, Ceca Georgieva. Both share a passion for traditional costumes and fiber as well as green strategies in art making. Abigail’s recycled fiber forms and Ceca’s vegetation based accessories invite conversations on domestic crafting and ideas about fashioning self.

Titania Inglis

Titania Inglis: A Brooklyn-based fashion designer with a devoted international following, Titania is one of the most thoughtful and talented designers on the sustainable fashion scene. Her methods demonstrate state-of-the art experimental design concepts and a production strategy geared to minimize waste and needless consumption. Titania will share designs from her latest collection as well as examples of zero-waste patterning and a-to-z draping.

Mosstika

Edina Tokodi of Mosstika: Brooklyn-based Hungarian artist Edina Tokodi has received international recognition for her moss graphics and greening strategies in urban spaces. Part whimsical, part subversive, and always a surprise in terms of bold placement, Mosstika’s interventions encourage us to think outside the box in terms of greening our vistas and pathways.

Along with…

Susan Benarcik | Meiling Chen | Daria Dorosh of Fashion Lab in Process | Xing-Zhen Chung-Hilyard and Melissa Kirgan of Eko-Lab | Anjelika Krishna of a.d.o clothing | Rachel Miller | Eve Mosher and Renata Mann | Zoe Sheehan Saldana | Shannon South of reMade USA | Tara St. James of Study NY and Andria Crescioni with Awamaki Lab | Tali Weinberg

For further information, please contact Abigail Doan, artist and curator for ‘Fashioning Self and the Environment’, via e-mail: abigaildoan@mac.com.

Please rsvp to the Textile Arts Center at rsvp@textileartscenter.com

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Veronika Persche | Strickdesign

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Machine-knit fabric by Veronika Persche.

View more of Veronika Persche’s work HERE

From November 12 to 14, 2010, Persche’s collaborative project “3 in 1″ with fellow textile designers Kerstin Bennier and Stephanie Sonnleitner will be presented at Modezone in Linz, Austria.

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Out of Context | Contextural at ACAD

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Just a reminder that the End of Residency Group Show, Out of Context is wrapping up this weekend.The show takes place at the Marion Nicoll Gallery, in the Alberta College of Art + Design.

The show is a culmination of the third annual summer residency held at the Alberta College of Art and Design where fibre artists from across Canada are able to work and create.
The closing reception tomorrow @ 5pm with many of the artists in attendance. Hope to see you there.

For more information about the group, the residency or the show please contact contextural@gmail.com

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Natalie Purschwitz | MakeShift

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MakeShift is an art and research project that examines the relationships between ‘making’, ‘clothing’ and ‘living’. The basic premise for the project is that for a period of one year starting on September 1st, 2009, I will only wear things that I have made myself. Initially this may seem like a reasonable task, but it will include all of my clothes, socks, shoes, underwear, coats, jackets, hats, bathing suits, accessories and anything else I might need to protect my body from the elements while trying to lead a fulfilling life.

VIEW MakeShift blog

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Andi Strand | Antler Magazine

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Andi Strand is the founder and editor in chief of Antler Magazine which “…focuses on composing a collection of beautiful, inspiring ideas and designs from all aspects of life.” With contributors from Canada, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States, Antler is an online magazine with a fashion focus that casts a broad net encompassing aspects of art design, literature and culture.

Strand is a graduate of the Alberta College of Art + Design in Calgary Alberta and designs bags from recycled materials at HOAKON/HELGA

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Hussein Chalayan at the Design Museum, UK

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A student recently contacted me asking who were my ‘heroes’ in art and fashion. I have none in fashion. I know very little about fashion but I seem to be developing a passion for the work of designer Hussein Chalayan. Originally from Cyprus he now works in London and shows his work internationally. And at last I’ve seen his garments and related work in the flesh! ‘From fashion and back’ is currently on show at the Design Museum, London. It features not only the infamous buried silk dress made as a student during the early 90s but also a range of current garments very much informed by his interests including architecture, science and philosophy. Related work covers video installation (not necessarily the catwalk) and videos of Tilda Swinton (considered by artist Derek Jarman to be his favourite actress) shown extracting cells to examine DNA sequences. This is ‘The Absent Presence’ (2005) shown at the Venice Biennale when Hussein Chalayan was invited to represent Turkey. The concept was to ‘map out’ a DNA sequence on to a garment and ‘sensitize’ it so that it reacted to different sounds within the London environment. Although not my original intention in visiting London it was certainly worth the four hour train journey to see this show.

This exhibition is the first comprehensive presentation of Hussein Chalayan’s work in the UK and runs until May 17.

submitted by Lesley Bricknell

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