Israel Roe

Paradise: A place of extreme beauty, delight or happiness.

Resene Paradise is a lighthearted blue green. At first I couldn’t see the full potential of the vibrant colour I was gifted. I instantly took a photo. The flash showed me all the tones and highlights the shine of the fabric had. Given one silk colour I was confused how I could transform it to be something eye catching and interesting.

I have enjoyed the idea throughout this journey that folds and ruffles could create a 2D fabric to be 3D. As with the folds of my fabric created different shades and shapes it made me think of Fungi. The powerful colours and intricate designs instantly inspired me to recreate these complex and sophisticated shapes with the fabric I was given. The ruffles on the top and pants will form shadows similar to the ones I saw in the Fungi. This will bring character to my outfit and movement.

I remember as a child we would go into the garden and search for mushrooms. As soon as we would find one all us kids were fascinated by the underneath of them. We would run our fingers under the pleat like folds and that’s how I want my design to make you feel. The folds and ruffles will inspire you to question the outfit more it may even make you want to take a closer look.

Resene Paradise is a colour that keeps making you come back to look at. The colour is ever changing in the environment it’s given. Just like nature itself its ever changing forms and shapes, colours and textures; what a better design inspiration then mother nature itself.

Resene Whitecliffe Colour of Fashion clothing - 2018

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