Fashioning movement
© Christiane Luible
Fashioning movement
© Christiane Luible
Fashioning movement
© Christiane Luible
Fashioning movement
© Christiane Luible
Fashioning movement
© Christiane Luible

Fashioning movement

Novembre 2013 - Octobre 2015

Cheffe de projet : Christiane Luible
Contact : christiane.luible@hesge.ch
Equipe de recherche : 
Ceacilia Charbonnier, Marlène Arévalo-Poizat
Durée :
 2013 - 2015
Partenaires :
 Odlo International AG, ArtAnim Foundation, Empa, Salomon
Financement :
 HES.SO
Résultats visés : New knowledge, in order to renew and to innovate existing flat pattern and draping methods, will be created. New avenues for the development of innovative applications of advanced fashion design will be opened up. Development of an image processing tool for virtual simulations and the evaluation of motion fitting data. Development of new input knowledge for the Master program in Fashion and Accessory Design. Open up a professional discussion on the topic of Fashioning Movement for the Master program, leading to a symposium at the end of the project. Establishing the HEAD – Geneva as reference institution for Fashioning Movement.
Valorisation prévue : A publication of the motion fitting data and obtained results is foreseen. A synthetic analysis of the advantages of the new processes for the fashion industry is foreseen. The results of this research project will lead to scientific publications and exhibitions (Fashion Practice, Textile Research Journal). Presentation of the student results at the annual Fashion Show of the HEAD. The results of this research project will be demonstrated and taught in the Master course Digital Fashion.
Mots-clés : Fashion Design, Simulation, Fit Control, Motion Tracking, Flat Pattern
 

In Fashion ever-new garments are designed to cover up, to reveal or to accentuate the human body. To this day, new forms are sought for the erect body. Nowadays, simulation applications allow testing the garment fit in motion. This novel approach for fashion design incorporates a high potential for aesthetically and functional innovations. This project aims to generate new knowledge about the garment fit in motion and to innovate existing assessments and flat pattern methods. In Fashion Design, clothing can be understood as envelop or “second skin” for the complex 3D shape of the human body. In the search for ever-new forms of body envelopes various flat pattern design methods (see technical terms annex) and 3D fabric drape methods have been developed and refined. Emerging pieces of clothing serve to cover up, to reveal or to accentuate the body or parts of the body. In fashion history, various epochs of styles are characterized by certain ways to envelope the body (medieval dress, belle époque, new look, glam rock, etc.). Our current time is characterized by a plurality of co-existing styles, where each look has a different idea about the garment “fit” : baggy pants have to be too large, shape wear has to be too tight and a formal men suit ideally has to be tailored made to measure to the body. There is, however, one characteristic that all different kinds of pieces of clothing have, over time or of all styles, in common : Their 2D flat pattern and their 3D garment shape is developed for an upright standing body.

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