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Dimensional Knit Winter Dress Coat by Martha Calderon |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
MC: I was inspired by the architectural work of Frank Gehry.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
MC: I wanted to create dimension on the fabric, which is something rarely seen on a knit garment.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
MC: As a knitwear designer I have always felt that knitwear is been a little underappreciated. the first thing that comes to mind when I mention the word "knitwear" is ugly sweaters or the old fashion hand knitting. I would like to bring new things to this industry and change people's perception about knits, and hopefully a better appreciation of the art form and its process.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
MC: This was just one piece from an entire coat collection of twelve, which took around 7 months.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
MC: I received a full scholarship from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising to participate in a year program designing an entire collection, and presenting it at the FIDM Debut Fashion Show 2015. I had freedom to choose the concept and the inspiration.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
MC: I'm currently displaying this item at one of the school libraries, I would like to showcase this piece in different places. I consider this piece to be unique and hard to replicate, so I don't have any plans on selling. I would like to produce a similar designs in the future and make it more functional and affordable.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
MC: I wanted to take this opportunity and create something new and combine both of my artistic and designer skills, and take knitwear to a whole new level.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
MC: Women contemporary 30 - 50
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
MC: My design is very i
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
MC: I made the coat on a bulky Hand knitting machine and I used acid dye to hand paint the edges of the fabric.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
MC: the fabric
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
MC: Anne Bennion (the chair person of the textile program at FIDM) supervised my work and helped me with the dying process.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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