Bode Sketchbook:
Sketchbook for second year Professional Practice Initiation Unit (PPI), in which we had to imagine ourselves as the new creative director of a brand and design our maiden collection for said brand.
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Visual Analysis of Past Bode Collections
Moodboard exploring themes of Lancashire, Mills and the ‘Industrial’ Landscape
Development of signature Cuban Collared Shirts
Development of Cropped Duffle idea
Sampling of appliqué based on Mill motif from earlier visual research
Needle felting ideas exploring possibilities of Lowry inspired designs
Selection of proposed accessories using motifs from collection
Knitwear possibilities inspired by Bodes Woolmark Prize pieces from prior collections.
Designs for Senior Cords ‘Blanks’
Development of ‘Bode FC’ Kit
Development of ‘Mother’ Motif
Development of wide leg dress trousers in Bode’s vintage athleisure style
Development of appliqué ideas looking at cropped bode trousers
Exploration of designs using Foulridge tapestry
Initial look at patchwork and how it might be used
Research into the ‘Senior Cords’ sub collection
Pre-made Senior Cord Jacket illustrated with motifs from the collection
Six look Line-up