Last night myself and the dogs were seeking refuge in the bedroom whilst my Prince and K watched the football, so I took the opportunity to have a rifle through my wardrobe to see if I could rediscover some gem I'd long forgotten about. It occurred to me that I haven't made anything from scratch for quite some time. I have altered and DIYed existing garments but I haven't had a proper project for ages. Admittedly much of this is to do with the fact I just don't have the time any more, but I have decided I want to make time to embark on a major project.
When I do make something the impetus is rarely because a unique and original idea pops into my head and I must jump out of bed and create, no, it's generally brought on by seeing an existing item that I won't ever be able to afford and instead set about creating my own interpretation. I make no claims of being a designer, merely an appreciator.
I haven't really been inspired by anything of late, but when I was looking through my 'Blog Fodder' folder on my computer I came upon images of Frank Tropiano which I obviously intended on writing about but for some reason never got round to it. Turns out he has inspired me for my next project which will something exaggerated and big. Not sure what yet, but it'll be big.
Frank Tropiano likes big. His distorted proportions and play with volume gives his garments an almost Alice in Wonderland like feel to them. The black and white palette and fearless silhouettes are tempered with details like little bows and pleats. It's little surprise that Tropiano is a bit of a cinema obsessive - his garments certainly have drama.
I'm thinking I want a strapless balloon dress or some kind of thing to wear around my neck, perhaps a giant scrunchy! Whatever it is I end up making, it'll be big. Oh yes.
Queen Michelle
