Garment Inspiration – Natalia Santiago

I have always loved the world of fashion; however, I have little experience with the creation of clothing. Typically I look up outfits to get inspiration when putting together clothes to wear, other times I will look at clothing pieces that draw my attention because of the their bright and playful compositions, such as the ones shown above.

The elements which draw my attention to the clothing images displayed above boil down to the bright colors, the playful textures and the beautiful composition of the fabrics. The first two articles of clothing drew my attention through the use of the different intricate fabrics, such as the lace and the ruffled tulle fabric, as well as the small details included in their design, such as the small bows in the second image and the fabric covered buttons, turtle neck and puffed sleeves in the first image. The next two images drew my attention through the use of clothing items with contrasting color combinations as well as the use of playful fabrics. The following two garments not only use bright colored fabrics, they also create beautiful compositions by fabricating different fabric patterns, such as the pleating and placement of fabric in the pink dress, and using various appliques ranging from feathers to small lace details. Such use of fabric really captures my attention as you are able to create such simple yet captivating pieces by giving a texture to a fabric or adding simple yet unusual details to a piece. Finally the last two dresses (as well as the previously mentioned yellow feathered one) are created by Giambattista Valli who one of my favorite designers. The vast amounts of tulle used in his dresses creates a flow in their design that truly captivates my attention. The dresses give off such a playful yet elegant aura that I really appreciate. His method of layering tulle is one I really admire.