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Commemorating Karawo Day, Efforts to Preserve Local Heritage

Commemorating Karawo Day, Efforts to Preserve Local Heritage #KarawoDay #GorontaloHeritage #LocalCulture

Hargo.co.id, GORONTALO – Efforts to preserve Karawo continue to be made by the Gorontalo Provincial Government. One of them is through the commemoration of Karawo Day in 2024 held by the Gorontalo Provincial Dekranasda on Tuesday (23/1/2024). The event, which took place in the courtyard of the Governor’s residence, was held for the first time. Chairperson of Dekranasda, Fima Agustina, stated that…

[cassellinc]

IS IT DIFFICULT TO STUDY FASHION?… @reveriepage | Even though students in a fashion school or college are focused on design, creativity, and trends, they still study general subjects such as mathematics, art history, and English. Writing essays and research papers is part of the curriculum. And these need to be presented correctly with proper grammar, spelling, formatting, and punctuation…. @edubirdie | Read here: https://www.reveriepage.com/blog/problems-and-trends-in-the-development-of-fashion-education-in-2023 #fashioneducation #fashioneducator #fashionuniversity #fashionschool #fashiondesigners #stylecreator #fashiontailoring #tailoring #seamstresslife #studentslife #universitystudent #studentofstyling #fashionmanufacturing #fashiondevelopment #designdevelopment #minimaldesigns #educators #stylistssupportingstylists #fashionblogging #fashiondesign (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBSZXKvSQA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[johnazzi]

P R O C E S S During the deploymental process of the purple sculptured leather bodice. Fun fact it took around three weeks to complete. The leather itself was purchased from a leather workshop. It was deemed as an off cut and therefore could not be used for handbags due to the leather being branded and damaged in some areas. I found this to be the perfect opportunity to create something like a sculpture. Molding the piece to replicate the curves and details of the body. Creating a ‘wet’ look effect, as if the model has just risen out of water or the leather had been blown into her creating the fine lines and definition of the bodice 💜 . . . . #couturefashion #sewingprocess #fashiondevelopment #leather #leatherfashion #bodice #leatherbodice #couture #couturefashion https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl5nAilP-Y5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[emergingmoda]

Choosing the right materials and styles to create inclusive, versatile fashion pieces that empower all women. 👗✨ #FashionInclusivity #VersatileDesign #LeatherBelt #InclusiveFashion #FashionBusiness #MaterialMatters #StyleRefinement #FashionInnovation #AllBodyTypes #DesignerDreams #CreativeProcess #BeltDesign #ApparelBrand #EmergingDesigners #InclusiveStyle #TrendSetting #FashionGoals #FashionDevelopment #LuxuryBelt #StyleForEveryone #FashionLineLaunch #FashionDesigners #VersatilityInFashion #FashionVision #FashionEmpowerment #SustainableFashion #DesignForAll #FashionMakers #StyleInnovation #FashionEntrepreneurs #BeltStyle

[modafactor]

Indigenous Inspirations: The Kaba dress

Presenting a new series, ‘Indigenous Inspirations’ where we explore the rich sartorial traditions and textile art forms of diverse countries and cultures.

In the wake of the current global scenario, it is important,more than ever, to promote and reclaim the power back to cultures that deserve to be preserved and appreciated, to bring the spotlight back to the richness and beauty of these cultures, including their clothing history.

Keeping that in mind, In the first edition of Indigenous Inspirations, We take a look at the Kaba, a beautiful dress worn by the women of Cameroon, In Central Africa.

Above: An artistic rendition of a modern interpretation of Kaba partly based on the writer’s memory

I have a personal story associated with how I first came across this beautiful garment. Noticing an exchange student walk past in a beautiful and colorful garment i didn’t know the name of, It was also the silhouette, which looking at from afar, consisted of a gored skirt and (If I recollect correctly) A top reminscent of a peplum silhouette. Being a fashion student at the time, I walked up to her and complimented her on her beautiful traditional dress and asked her about the same. “It’s called a Kaba”, She said, and up close, the combination of the colors yellow, red, blue, green, seemed to match perfectly with her beautiful and smooth ebony skin, accessorised with simple, colorful beaded earrings. 

A quick google search after this conversation on ‘ Kaba’ and ‘Cameroon’ provided with very little written information, but a substancial amount of Caba images, consisting of various silhouettes and prints.

Here is a compilation of those pictures and some information on the beautiful garment, that is the Kaba.

The Kaba, is a maxi dress with a yoke, extending from above the bust, worn by the Sawa women of Cameroon. While the authentic kaba is usually a maxi dress, most women tend to call any loose fitted dress sewn with Batik or Wax visco fabric as a Kaba.

The Kaba is thought to have been  created by Hélène Saker, the wife of missionary Alfred Saker, to ‘ cover the naked bodies of her husband’s servants, and make them presentable before God and missionaries, such as her husband.’

Certain sources, however, seem to claim that the Kaba is purely of Cameroonian conception and origin.

Regardless, According to Cameroon Gallery, the Kaba created by Hélène had no glamour or beauty, and resembled a ‘large bag’ consisting of 4 openings: 2 sleeves, and one opening each for the head and feet.

As the Kaba spread beyond the maid-servants and into the daily wardrobe of the women, It underwent many transformations, and the Kaba came to represent the history and culture of the women of the coast of Cameroon, and has also become the outift of choice for the Sawa women during the festival of Ngondo.

The Kaba finds relevance in the present day as the honorary garment of some respected women, such as elders and high-class ladies.

Incorporating various eye-catching prints and stylish modern silhouettes, the modern-day Kaba seems to reflect the changing tastes of modern Cameroonian women, with google search suggestions such as ‘latest kaba styles 2020′.

The Kaba and slit silhouette, often worn in Ghana, consists of a blouse and a skirt.

 Modern interpretations of Kaba also consist of innovative and eye-catching looks such as the one below.

Modern day adaptations inspired by the Kaba into day to day dresses consisting of simple silhouettes, keeping intact the eye-catching prints and colors of the original can also be seen.

In recent times, the Kaba has also inspired young African fashion designers in their collections. One such collection, is ‘Ngondo’, a 2018 Resort Collection hy Maison D’Afie. 

(You can read the original blogpost on the collection written by a Nigerian Fashion and lifestyle blog,here.)

The collection,Ngondo, draws inspiration from the Kaba, worn by the Cameroonian women in colonial times. The colors used in the collection also reflect the culture and lifestyle of the Sawa tribe, from where, Sarah Divine-Garba, the creative director of the brand hails from.

The collection re-interprets the style elements of  traditional kaba into modern and elegant silhouettes, with numerous alterations to the original silhouette, using techniques such as pleats, and elaborate sleeve styles and rich yet subdued colors of green, and brown, with accents of colors such as yellow and pink, also incorporating prints reminscent of the original Kaba.

One thing that binds the traditional Kaba and it’s modern interpretations, is that it represents the aspirations and rich cultural heritage of the culture it hails from.

A garment that symbolises deep cultural meaning, the future of this beautiful garment,Kaba, seems bright and promising.

[upcyclingproject]

DEVELOPMENT

since my last post, i mentioned that the acetate i found wasn’t as effective as i had hoped because it was ripping and also i couldn’t create deep enough grooves, so i tried again but this time using a spare sheet of plastic from art.

i used the same technique, however added some more print ideas from my primary imagery, i found that it did work better on plastic and was easier to carve into.

however i still did find that because my fabric was a satin, the dye soaked into it leaving no shape or print. i did figure out a way to solve this.

[damaging-decisions]

Inside the Surface AW21/22 Putting together my fabric inspiration board #fabricinspiration #fashion #fashionstudent #fashiondesign #fashiondevelopment #mould #virus #bacteria #research #uclanfashiondesign @uclanfashiondesign https://www.instagram.com/p/CFHiNziHVhX/?igshid=qxygoxwsmsuj

[atelierarianwen-blog]

Atelier Arianwen Summer Boost Workshop 2020

I set up a boost project to kick start 6th form summer projects for some private students. It was a two day mini workshop. One project was on up-cycling and another was on the human form.

[rominagraziano]

• Bolsos De Diseño Propio • by SeanUnidas Búscalos en la Tienda - link en Bio • f i l o s o f í a ♻️ 3Rs • economía ⭕️ #Diseñoetico - - - #carterasdiseño #carterasexclusivas #bolsos #bolsosfashion #mandalaslovers #melangebylifestyle #coloresnaturales #mandalas #economiacircular♻️ #economiacircular #3rs #fashiondevelopment #telasbonitas #seanunidasbuenosaires #seanunidas #argentina #entrepreneur #emprender #emprendedores #enprendedoressustentables https://www.instagram.com/p/CDFxOVog2LQ/?igshid=11o0tkxjsfrad

[claudetteblacklabel]

Playing with jersey, developing an new dress style. Liking the draping very much and how it distorts the neckline and it's in the egg yolk yellow perfect for this weather. @easthillstudios #draping #thursdaydressday #fashiondevelopment #patterncutting #summerstyling #fashiondesign #creativecutting #womens #contemporaryshapes #clothing #madetomeasure https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdV3qdATOP/?igshid=120zqwbwj8p4y

[letsshri1234universe]

Textures & Lines

 I find the software's quite interesting, so I used to sit and make the mood-boards which I knew will be helpful for me in future for my design research and development.

Above are the two mood-boards of line and texture which I will be using as a resource for my final development.

Line mood board​

Strong and  bold geometric shapes are creating interest and a loud statement. From horizontal to vertical & perpendicular to diagonal lines are creating perfect artistic  pictures. Either stripes or lines used in fashion garments or creating patterns through lines , or art deco inspired home decors or architecture or the shadow of the grills creating lines in different ways or making a  perfect picture through lines.​

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Texture mood board​

Either animal skin texture or the rustic walls or  zippers or dry or flaky or rustic textures Every place plays an important role, from fashion to architecture. One component is smooth like glass, and another is rough and mangled. This inconsistency contributes to the impact of the work and can contribute to the delivery of its message as strongly as a uniformly textured piece.

[real-fg]

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[jendigital-blog]

#whotoldgeekisntsexy #geek #geekette #geekgirl #geekandsexy #nerd #girlcoder #sexycoding #fashioncoder #fashiondeveloper #developer #lovely #cool #amazing #programmer #blackfrench #nails💅 (à Kwerk Haussmann)

[emergingmoda]

Choosing the right materials and styles to create inclusive, versatile fashion pieces that empower all women. 👗✨ #FashionInclusivity #VersatileDesign #LeatherBelt #InclusiveFashion #FashionBusiness #MaterialMatters #StyleRefinement #FashionInnovation #AllBodyTypes #DesignerDreams #CreativeProcess #BeltDesign #ApparelBrand #EmergingDesigners #InclusiveStyle #TrendSetting #FashionGoals #FashionDevelopment #LuxuryBelt #StyleForEveryone #FashionLineLaunch #FashionDesigners #VersatilityInFashion #FashionVision #FashionEmpowerment #SustainableFashion #DesignForAll #FashionMakers #StyleInnovation #FashionEntrepreneurs #BeltStyle

[modafactor]

PUZZLED!

Puzzles get you thinking and learning in new ways. They force you to challenge the idea that there’s only one way of doing things, and they train you to explore a range of options. By doing that, you develop a much richer understanding of any situation, and get your “creative juices” flowing.

You also get a taste of metacognition – “thinking about thinking.” If you let them, puzzles will give you valuable insights into the way you approach problems. And the more alert you are to what’s going on in your brain when you’re in puzzle-solving mode, the more you’ll gain, and the faster you’ll grow.

-https://www.mindtools.com/

Puzzle by- https://thewordsearch.com/

Do let us know what you found out.

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[loveagnesuniverse]

#fashiondevelopment #fashionproject #rmitmofd (at RMIT University)