COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
Pleats as creations
Creator:
Mawji, Afsina Bhimani
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Fashion
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Fashion
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
"The objective of this thesis is to explore the techniques of creating dimensional effects of pleats and to study the history of pleats in fashion design. A pleat (n) is a fold in cloth or other material, made by doubling the material upon itself and then pressing or stitching into place. This thesis will aim to discuss other potential changes and demonstrate many different types of pleats that are possible in design, and recommend ways of exploring instructive reference for construction techniques in the field of fashion design. Pleating techniques developed by fashion designers in Haute Couture and Prêt-à-Porter, such as Jean Patou, Madame Alix Grès, Jean Dessès, Christian Dior, and Issey Miyake, defined the technical aspect of structure, function, and form, to create a stylistic element of design. Other influences include different time periods, which shape pleats
into what we use today, including Ancient Greek culture and the aftermath of World War II. The objective here is to define and explore the method of pleating used in women’s garments and the different techniques used in woven and knit textiles which have an influence on the aesthetic of fashion designers from 1920’s to present." --Abstract
into what we use today, including Ancient Greek culture and the aftermath of World War II. The objective here is to define and explore the method of pleating used in women’s garments and the different techniques used in woven and knit textiles which have an influence on the aesthetic of fashion designers from 1920’s to present." --Abstract
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta)
Date:
2014-09
Format:
1 online resource: 1 PDF (Thesis, 56 pages, color illustrations)