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http://jackiclark-stylist.co.uk/Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-27132060358929305742020-01-25T06:49:00.000-08:002020-01-25T06:51:23.561-08:00The accidental Singer sewing machine revolution By Tim Harford<h1 class="story-body__h1" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #1e1e1e; font-family: helmet, freesans, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.125; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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Meanwhile, in Boston, a failed actor was trying to make his fortune as an inventor.</div>
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He had rented space in a workshop showroom, hoping to sell his machine for carving wooden type. But wooden type was falling out of fashion. The device was ingenious, but nobody wanted to buy one.</div>
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The workshop owner invited the demoralised inventor to take a look at another product which was also struggling: a sewing machine. It did not work very well. Nobody had succeeded in making one that did, despite many attempts for many decades.</div>
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The opportunity was clear. True, the time of a seamstress was not expensive - as the New York Herald said: "We know of no class of workwomen who are more poorly paid for their work or who suffer more privation and hardship." But <a class="story-body__link-external" href="https://www.nytimes.com/1860/01/07/archives/the-story-of-the-sewingmachine-its-invention-improvements-social.html" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(17, 103, 168, 0.3); border-bottom-color: rgb(220, 220, 220); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: inherit; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">sewing took so much time - 14 hours for a single shirt</a> - that there would be a fortune in speeding it up.</div>
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And it was not only seamstresses who suffered: most wives and daughters were expected to sew. This "never-ending, ever-beginning" task, in the words of contemporary writer Sarah Hale, made their lives "nothing but a dull round of everlasting toil".</div>
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In that Boston workshop, the inventor sized up the machine he had been asked to admire, and quipped: "You want to do away with the only thing that keeps women quiet."</div>
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That failed-actor-turned-inventor was Isaac Merritt Singer. He was flamboyant, charismatic, capable of great generosity - but ruthless, too.</div>
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He was an incorrigible womaniser who fathered at least 22 children.</div>
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For years he managed to run three families, not all of whom were aware the others existed, and all while technically still married to someone else entirely. At least one woman complained that he beat her.</div>
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Singer was, in short, not a natural supporter of women's rights - although his behaviour might have rallied some women to the cause.</div>
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His biographer, Ruth Brandon, dryly remarks that he was "the kind of man who adds a certain backbone of solidity to the feminist movement".</div>
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Singer contemplated the prototype sewing machine.</div>
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"In place of the shuttle going round in a circle," he told the workshop owner, "I would have it move to and fro in a straight line, and in place of the needle bar pushing a curved needle horizontally, I would have a straight needle moving up and down."</div>
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Singer patented his tweaks, and started to sell his version of the machine. It was impressive: the first design that really worked. You could make a shirt in just an hour.</div>
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<span style="background-color: #111111; color: #ececec; font-size: 13px;">The first Singer sewing machine was patented in 1851</span></div>
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Unfortunately, it also relied on various other innovations which had already been patented by other inventors - such as the grooved, eye-pointed needle, to make a lock stitch, and the mechanism for feeding the cloth.</div>
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During the so-called <a class="story-body__link-external" href="https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1354849" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(17, 103, 168, 0.3); border-bottom-color: rgb(220, 220, 220); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: inherit; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"sewing machine war" of the 1850s,</a> rival manufacturers seemed to be more interested in suing each other for patent infringement than selling sewing machines.</div>
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Finally, a lawyer banged their heads together, pointing out that between them were four lots of people who owned patents to all the elements needed to make a good machine. Why not license each other, and work together to sue everyone else?</div>
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Freed from legal distractions, the sewing machine market took off - and Singer came to dominate it. That might have surprised anyone who had seen how his factories compared with those of his rivals.</div>
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Others had rushed to embrace what was known as the "American system" of manufacturing, <a class="story-body__link" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49499444" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(17, 103, 168, 0.3); border-bottom-color: rgb(220, 220, 220); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: inherit; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">using bespoke tools and interchangeable parts.</a> Yet Singer was late to this party: for years his machines were made from hand-filed parts and store-bought nuts and bolts.</div>
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But Singer and his canny business partner, Edward Clark, were <a class="story-body__link-external" href="https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=911765" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(17, 103, 168, 0.3); border-bottom-color: rgb(220, 220, 220); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: inherit; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">pioneers in another way: marketing</a>.</div>
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Sewing machines were expensive, costing several months' income for the average family.</div>
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Clark came up with the idea of hire purchase: families could rent the machine for a few dollars a month - and, when their rental payments totalled the purchase price, they would own it.</div>
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It helped overcome the bad reputation built up by the slower, less reliable machines of bygone years. So did Singer's army of agents, who would set up the machine when you bought it, and call back to check it was working.</div>
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Still, all these marketing efforts faced a problem. And that problem was misogyny.</div>
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For a flavour of the attitudes Stanton was up against, consider two cartoons. One shows a man asking why you would buy a "sewing machine" when you could simply marry one.</div>
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In another, a salesman says women will get more time to "improve their intellects!" The absurdity was understood.</div>
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Such prejudice fuelled doubts that women could operate these expensive machines.</div>
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Singer's business depended on showing that they could, no matter how little respect he might have shown for the women in his own life.</div>
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He rented a shop window on Broadway in New York, and employed young women to demonstrate his machines - they drew quite a crowd.</div>
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Singer's adverts cast women as decision-makers: "Sold only by the maker directly to the women of the family." They implied that women should aspire to financial independence: "Any good female operator can earn with them $1,000 a year!"</div>
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By 1860, <a class="story-body__link-external" href="https://www.nytimes.com/1860/01/07/archives/the-story-of-the-sewingmachine-its-invention-improvements-social.html" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(17, 103, 168, 0.3); border-bottom-color: rgb(220, 220, 220); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: inherit; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the New York Times was gushing:</a> no other invention had brought "so great a relief for our mothers and daughters". Seamstresses had found "better remuneration and lighter toil".</div>
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Still, the Times rather undercut its gender-conscious credentials by attributing all this to the "inventive genius of man".</div>
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Perhaps we should ask a woman. Here's Sarah Hale, from Godey's Lady's Book and Magazine in 1860: "The needlewoman is… able to rest at night, and have time through the day for family occupations and enjoyments. Is this not a great gain for the world?"</div>
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There are plenty of sceptics about "woke capitalism" today. It is all just a ruse to sell more beer and razors, isn't it? Perhaps it is. Singer liked to say he cared only for the dimes.</div>
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But he is also proof that that social progress can be advanced by the most self-interested of motives.</div>
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The author writes the Financial Times's Undercover Economist column. <a class="story-body__link" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04b1g3c" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(17, 103, 168, 0.3); border-bottom-color: rgb(220, 220, 220); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #222222; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">50 Things That Made the Modern Economy</a><strong style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> is broadcast on the BBC World Service. You can find </strong><a class="story-body__link" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csz2x8" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(17, 103, 168, 0.3); border-bottom-color: rgb(220, 220, 220); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #222222; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">more information about the programme's sources</a><strong style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> and </strong><a class="story-body__link" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04b1g3c/episodes/player" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(17, 103, 168, 0.3); border-bottom-color: rgb(220, 220, 220); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #222222; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">listen to all the episodes online</a><strong style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> or </strong><a class="story-body__link" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04b1g3c/episodes/downloads" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(17, 103, 168, 0.3); border-bottom-color: rgb(220, 220, 220); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #222222; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">subscribe to the programme podcast.</a></div>
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In the shops, pieces have been laid out to create a classic look with a lot of neutral, and a dash of quite traditional pattern and pastel thrown in for a little bit of subtle colour. This seems to be setting the scene for the hopefully very long lived habit of buying well and making it last, putting classic and neutral pieces under peoples noses to encourage them to be more sustainable. There is still quite a lot of detail in pieces so it's not altogether minimalist and collections still have some trend oriented features.<br />
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My favourites were the puffed sleeves and the ruffled skirts. Remember that trends come and go, so hold on to something you like; fads are the one week wonders.<br />
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To have go to, long lived fashion staples right in front of peoples eyes is the best way to encourage a sustainable mind set; create a capsule wardrobe then let some trends update it, jazz it up when something catches your eye. It's also a good way to develop your signature style and let your wardrobe reflect you. There's plenty to give you your identity and not be wearing the 2020 uniform, especially if you do have the idea of wearing things well and making them last - your unique vintage pieces or heirlooms, or great finds. The collections flow well from season to season, you don't need an overhaul every few months, and so many styles appear every year or so. There's always been so many great fashion pieces that make this easy enough to do - look at Jennifer Lopez in her Versace dress from 2000 - hot on the tropical print trend and ticking sustainability by being vintage.<br />
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Looking at some trends in particular - shirts and trench coats - these are things that will already be in peoples wardrobes so that's the perfect time to so demonstrate sustainability, by bringing these out to enjoy being worn again. If you want to update something like your trench, give it a different belt - try a variation of the Ports 1961 trench with it's checked side by putting a contrasting belt instead of the orginal one. A lot of people will already have white dresses, and sheer pieces, so give them life again and make them your own. Denim was listed as one of the trends, but really when is it not a staple of someone's wardrobe? And boho was popular as always.<br />
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H&M have a big range of polka pieces right at the main door on Buchanan St, carrying on from the geometric pieces and the dogstooth check from a few weeks ago. Most places still have just about all their rails full of sale items, it's still very early in the new year, I'm much looking forward to seeing new things coming in.<br />
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Zara and New Look have ruffles, puffed sleeves and sheer pieces which do look amazing. Monki has more colour than anyone else at the moment, and TopShop are sale-tastic - the new items they've got are very winter wear. </div>
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So, seeing that the trends are old favourites, and that sustainability is the hottest trend, it makes sense to wear old favourites, jazz them up, or go to good charity shops to find pieces that will give you the current look for a pleasant price. Customising is always a good trick and can look really good if done well and by using good materials and good condition old clothes.</div>
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During fashion month designers covered a large range of ways to make their work more sustainable, from design features in their shows, like tree lined runways to partnering with other designers to hold joint shows in the same venue on the same day. Obviously anyone who makes and sells clothing for a living doesn't want to lose customers, but it's a great thing to think environmentally and encourage your customers to consider who they buy their clothes from, the quantity they buy and how they were made.</div>
<br />Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-10409586176742618122019-12-08T14:18:00.001-08:002019-12-08T14:20:28.222-08:00Christmas party clothesIt's December - just a few weeks till Christmas, so here are some outfits to dazzle in during the festivities.<br />
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First of all, we went to Zara. Trinny Woodall is never out of there and I saw some really fab pieces in one of her recent YouTube vids, so having liked what I saw I wanted to hit Zara first and have fun picking out pieces and putting outfits together in there.<br />
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There were lots of great pieces, but most of the time I saw they were playing it safe by having so much black and not enough colour - yeah I know you don't want to see a red wine stain on your dress but do we have to have so much black? Is black still the epitome of sophistication?<br />
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Sophie who modelled for me tried on the brilliant top with the very GOT sleeves which had a white lining. I'd have loved to have put that top with white trousers or a white skirt but there wasn't a single self coloured white bottom in the store. The pink peplum top had to be teamed with a kidswear skirt (so, size 8s, you can wear Zara kids 13-14 :) ) There were some lovely bright things like the blue sequin dress, and there was a similar purple version.<br />
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The leather effect top is lovely,, and the feather trim trousers are fun and cute.</div>
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Next was TopShop - my all time favourite which never lets me down. I'll probably still be shopping there when I'm eighty, and why the hell not? We had fun picking things out and trying them on Sophie.</div>
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First we went for the jumpsuits for discotastic sparkles - sequins always cheer you up. And there was the lovely one shoulder one in black which is such a good fit and cut really well.</div>
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These were my fave shoes in TopShop.</div>
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Next was a dress (which I ended up buying (I'd seen it during the week when I was doing Westender pick ups and loved it), and the purple skirt and black chiffon blouse. The blouse has got a really lovely sheen to it.</div>
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Last was good old Frasers, and up to the third floor for the fab shiny pieces. The fairy lights outside the store, and the hundreds of lights hanging from each level on the balcony were gorgeous and gave a lovely feeling but it could be so much more. To be completely honest we felt a bit disappointed, on the second floor the mannequins were in boring non festive looks, there was no exciting Christmassy enticement and not much cohesion throughout the store; the womenswear departments on the second and third floors were very stand alone. If it's meant to be Harrods-esque then it's going to have to sing louder than that to get the right attention.</div>
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I love the bright pink Ted Baker coat, it's gorgeous, and looked best with the red Little Mistress dress. My favourite was the Biba marabou jacket which I put with a blouse and skirt from French Connection. Sophie's choice was the blue dress by Serenity & Grace.</div>
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Hopefully this gives you an idea of what you can find in Glasgow city centre for party season - there's lots of choice from the high street stores, and I think these picks are the best.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: rgb(252, 252, 252);">Focusing on women’s workwear, I want to show how to put across your credentials and character. </span><span style="background: rgb(252, 252, 252);">There was always the idea that to be taken seriously and to be smart business wear had to be in darker</span><span style="background: rgb(252, 252, 252);"> or at least neutral</span><span style="background: rgb(252, 252, 252);"> colours.</span><span style="background: rgb(252, 252, 252);"> </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">Even now Pinterest searches give work wear in dark or neutral colours, like colour undermines being serious. If you have the confidence in your ability to deliver competently I believe you don't have to demonstrate a </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">less than bright </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">image to </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">convey</span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;"> business acumen</span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">. </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">A</span><span style="background-color: #fefefe;"> </span><a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304017604579445140870078088" style="background-color: #fefefe; box-sizing: border-box; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;" target="_blank">Harvard Business School study</a><span style="background-color: #fefefe;"> found that dressing distinctly could make a woman appear confident and influential, two qualities especially relevant for courtroom lawyers.</span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">You're still entitled to have a personality - being professional and having character are not, or shouldn't be</span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">,</span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;"> mutually exclusive. Strength of character is what enables you to reach your potential</span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;"> and </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">a </span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">vibrant</span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;"> confident image</span><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); letter-spacing: 0.1pt;"> expresses this so I encourage you to show that - let’s look on the bright side. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;"><br /></span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">Naomi Wolf, author of The Beauty Myth, is optimistic. “If women are embracing colour, it suggests that they are confident they can be taken seriously without wearing black,” she says. “If people aren’t choosing clothes primarily to appear smaller, I think that’s really politically important. It says: </span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">“</span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">I’m here and I’m not ashamed</span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">: </span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;"> It’s very non-apologetic.” </span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;"> I wondered if</span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #3c4043; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt; letter-spacing: 0.1000pt;"> colour </span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #3c4043; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt; letter-spacing: 0.1000pt;">is </span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #3c4043; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt; letter-spacing: 0.1000pt;">perceived as childish?</span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #3c4043; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt; letter-spacing: 0.1000pt;"> </span><span style="background: rgb(252 , 252 , 252); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">Colour sends messages. </span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">In the 90s, colour analysis meant finding out if you were “cool autumn” or a “warm spring” in order to buy a jumper that would make you </span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">look vibrant</span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">. Now, colour chat is </span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">more </span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">about politics, identity and mood. Bright colours are increasingly used for protest, from </span><a href="https://www.pussyhatproject.com/our-story/"><u><span class="17" style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #7d0068; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt;">pink pussy hats</span></u></a><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;"> to calls to wear red for International Women’s Day, or green for Grenfell or orange for gun safety. </span><span style="background: rgb(252 , 252 , 252); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">WGSN’s colour director, Jane Boddy, believes we are all increasingly aware of “how colour connects us, as human beings, and how we use it as a tool to define us</span><span style="background: rgb(252 , 252 , 252); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">.</span><span style="background: rgb(252 , 252 , 252); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">”</span><span style="background: rgb(252 , 252 , 252); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;"> </span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">The Queen, for one, dresses brightly to ensure visibility.</span><span style="background: rgb(255 , 255 , 255); color: #121212; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background: rgb(252 , 252 , 252); color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">For the woman whose leadership role is a bit less stellar, but still in the spotlight, here is a short list of style tips that will help ensure your audience discusses your comments rather than your couture:</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span class="16" style="background: rgb(252 , 252 , 252); color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt;">1. Go for balance between being attractive and powerful. </span></b><span style="background: rgb(252 , 252 , 252); color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">“To achieve a balance has a lot to do with the totality of clothes, grooming and attitude. The hair has to be shiny and vibrant, the makeup flawless and the clothes should be clean, well pressed and fit perfectly,” says Oppenheimer. Power is sexy – remember the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher who wore “power” as well as she wore her legendary pearls.</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span class="16" style="background: rgb(252 , 252 , 252); color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt;">2. Be “fashionable,” but not “trendy.”</span></b><span style="background: rgb(252 , 252 , 252); color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;"> “Women in a leadership role should be classic and perfectly put together,” advises Oppenheimer. “Clean lines, perfect tailoring and exquisite fabric transcend time and trends.” In short, it’s worth spending a little money on your clothes – a point also made in another quote from Polonius’s advice to his Paris-bound son:</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0000pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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My styling work also goes into artistic projects. This is a personal one which didn't begin that way, I made the feather cape after seeing The Cape Reimagined exhibition and soon got an opportunity to use it on a shoot, and as the shoot evolved, someone came up with the idea of smearing the make up across the model's face, and so the images fitted into my warrior queen concept.</div>
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This can be taken out of the concept and illustrates my personal experience:</div>
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I've had challenges all my life having been born with complications. I've got passion, determination and a professional mindset to keep my issues to myself and keep going, head held high.</div>
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I've started to become more open about what I've faced over the last two years which has been a relief! I'd like to think I can inspire others who don't have a straight trajectory in life to reach their potential</div>
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The images are about the serene queen who went into battle and survived.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Photographer: Lee Howell Model: Beth Morley Hair: Jason Hallhair Make Up:Karen B Stylist Jacki Clark</span></div>
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Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-60260005953024934182019-09-13T05:49:00.003-07:002019-09-13T05:49:51.072-07:00Autumn tones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm doing research for the next Westender shoot so in the middle of checking out what the shops have in stock just now. They're very full of what can most definitely be called autumn shades - basically you're stuffed if you don't like brown.</div>
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To be honest (and in my own opinion) it's terrible samey,and uninspiring. OK, it's not my preferred colour palette but it is too much to walk the length of Braehead shopping centre and see so much brown - it's a bit like walking through a wood full of bare trees - a bit too drab.</div>
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Some lovely hot pink to cheer things up, and I love the Showaddywaddy suits!</div>
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Oasis and Warehouse - only if you like brown, and a bit of rustiness!</div>
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So, there we have a huge variety of warm toned clothes which can be brightened up with a dash of pink and red to put some life into the look. There are brighter and more subdued shades of colours to add to the outfit. Seek and you shall find.</div>
<br />Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-9514342875870299072019-09-05T09:07:00.001-07:002019-09-05T09:22:43.485-07:00Neutrals trend<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here's my take on the current neutrals trend.</span><br />
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</span>Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-3869465045706852942019-09-05T07:35:00.001-07:002019-09-05T07:35:39.212-07:00Fashion Week shows standing for something<div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let’s get this out of the way: No one wants to see another collection that doesn’t stand for something. With climate change, immigration, the U.S. election, and Brexit dominating headlines, a pretty dress won’t cut it anymore. Fashion is meant to reflect the world around us <em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">and</em> tell us where it’s headed, so we’re hoping designers open up the channels of communication this season. They should be addressing the social and environmental impact of their clothes, and they should use their platforms to take a stand on gender equality, Trump, immigration reform, and the other issues we spend most of our days thinking about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We’re also hoping New York designers in particular are thinking about the next presidential election—and possibly dressing the next woman president. New York Fashion Week ends the day before the third Democratic debate; other than a pantsuit, what should a female candidate like <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/kamala-harris-interview-vogue-april-2018" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;">Kamala Harris</a> wear? What projects strength, confidence, courage, and optimism? Here’s hoping we see a few compelling ideas this week.</span></div>
Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-62450016478661064252019-08-29T03:01:00.003-07:002019-08-29T03:01:44.473-07:00Image Consultancy <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As well as styling, I provide Image Consultancy services </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="text-align: justify;">My take on image consultancy is that someone should know how to represent themselves authentically for the situation, and determine how they want to be </span><span style="text-align: justify;">perceived</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> - asking them what is their identity? As people are multi dimensional and have different aspects to their lives I look at image styling as being costume design for every day, depending on what role in your life you're currently being. As costume design describes unspoken aspects of a character, your image makes a statement about you as a person. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">This is less</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> tangible, and would take a while to evaluate through conversation.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's not about if your bum looks big in that skirt or not but with having you represent yourself genuinely and </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">appropriately through displaying your persona accurately.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The image consultancy services I provide include body shape and colour analysis, wardrobe evaluation and outfit planning. I put outfits together ensuring items suit according to body shape, personal taste etc and explain why. I aim to understand someone's preferred styles of clothing and make sure of the suitability for the occasion and make sure there's adequate choice, developing style concepts for special events of more adventurous looks, and I keep a strong awareness of developing appropriate looks to suit the event Being trained in body shape and colour analysis means clients are dressed for their body shape/size and colour season so they look their brightest and feel comfortable, and by defining someone's individual style means I create outfits to their satisfaction. I have a great network of stores and designers which gives a lot of choice for clients, and i maintain careful budget planning and record keeping.</span></div>
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Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-47805082719022681252019-08-27T16:52:00.001-07:002019-08-27T16:52:27.426-07:00Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-17224317040970818642019-08-27T08:20:00.002-07:002019-08-27T08:20:39.509-07:00Introducing Jacki Clark - Stylist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
I'm a Glasgow based fashion stylist, the resident stylist for Glasgow's Westender magazine.</div>
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I previously worked in theatre, film and TV before changing lanes to become a fashion stylist. The move came after first running cabaret shows, then fashion shows and seeing the independent design talent in Scotland which I wanted to promote.</div>
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While starting to develop my portfolio I did an online course with the British College of Professional Styling, then a short summer course at London College of Fashion, followed by a comprehensive course with London School of Styling which was a great experience with some good early portfolio pieces</div>
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After networking in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas, and a wee bit of interning in London as a styling assistant, I felt my portfolio was ready for the next level and started looking for commercial work, and fortunately landed the job with Westender magazine in summer 2017. The first shoot I did with the magazine was on a rooftop overlooking George Square, and I felt part of the team from the beginning. My good amount of experience on set helped hugely to give me the standard of work needed to meet the requirements, so I would definitely recommend a lot of work experience to get used to the protocol and team work needed on set. I was introduced to the local boutique managers by the magazine's editor Suzanne, and started some great working relationships with local stockists. Since then, as the stockists have reduced in the West End I've had to look to stores in the city centre and have got great rapports with lots of high street stores. One of my favourites is TopShop, and I've always loved going into the store in Argyle Street, which I remember loving in my teens. On the topic, one of my favourite memories is being in TopShop in Oxford Circus in London when I was sixteen on a sunny summer day, and just loving all the bright trends, cool jewellery and shoes. It was rave era, I was young and I felt this excitement, an energy I loved and that motivated me to keep on being creative when it wasn't easy to make a living in this industry, especially in Glasgow and particularly after the financial crisis.</div>
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<br />Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-87921611801192228722019-01-31T13:00:00.000-08:002019-09-13T04:27:37.201-07:00Singer Sewing Festival<div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">In 1950 Isaac Merritt Singer was working in Virginia, USA as a machinist for O C Phelps, the manufacturer of the Blodgett & Leriw sewing machine. This was an early sewing machine that was not particularly successful.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Singer felt he could improve the machine and by September 1850 succeeded in producing the world's first ever practical sewing machine. The machine was granted its American patent in August 1851 and I. M. Singer & Company began to manufacture their machines in a small workshop in Boston, MA, USA. This was a labour and time intensive process and the company found it difficult to meet demand. They had to expand and opened additional factories in and around Boston between 1858 and 1872.<br /><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">During this period, Singer's industrial sewing machine market boomed with the need to equip American soldiers for the Civil War with uniforms. With new inventions in weaving looms and new manufacturing processes making cloth cheaper and more abundant, there was a gap in the market for a machine that could increase the manufacturing speed of clothing.</div><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ThVA2XXhwf7JP0R22jFlJyH00v2tjZKx79U5in1yR6WUpnYzjM9CiAQwXy9pZ6A6hQdase8QJcNpqXBCsXpOQA0C7YN3vGkrmfY60r0JF05F4wQtCb3ZLDaLvNgZuTYZxaZRHrOfICeJ/s1600/group+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="1600" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ThVA2XXhwf7JP0R22jFlJyH00v2tjZKx79U5in1yR6WUpnYzjM9CiAQwXy9pZ6A6hQdase8QJcNpqXBCsXpOQA0C7YN3vGkrmfY60r0JF05F4wQtCb3ZLDaLvNgZuTYZxaZRHrOfICeJ/s640/group+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">An opening was materialising also for the domestic sewer to use their skills and with the new, more easily available and cheaper material, could enhance their income by engaging in dressmaking and allied businesses and resulted in the start of the domestic sewing machine market.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The demand from outside America composed 40% of the company's overall business and Singer tasked Scot George Ross McKenzie (Company President) to look for a base in Great Britain which would act as "an export platform to supply the world market with sewing machines".</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheazHgwhduLNp3yDZIHDX11UnWGs0iGUixYn4D8Ucks3tqI_MisuE1Do9uYShi3hJEvdF80V_EkSK9t3W2LvzycmHuv_jt6slgGiblteLQ6hE92sEhWZ7r9Rx84EgE1CWzefaVXbUCwbvg/s1600/group+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="1600" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheazHgwhduLNp3yDZIHDX11UnWGs0iGUixYn4D8Ucks3tqI_MisuE1Do9uYShi3hJEvdF80V_EkSK9t3W2LvzycmHuv_jt6slgGiblteLQ6hE92sEhWZ7r9Rx84EgE1CWzefaVXbUCwbvg/s640/group+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">In October 1867 Singer's first overseas factory,can small assembly plant, was opened at 1 Love Loan, High John Street, Glasgow. It assembled machines using component parts shipped from Singer factories in America. Glasgow was selected because of its international reputation for shipbuilding, and shipping connections, cotton thread manufacture and iron smelting, global trade links and skilled, but low paid work force.</div></div></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Demand continued to outstrip production and Singer rented a new factory in James Street, Bridgeton in 1869, where machines were made in their entirety and this led to an increased production from 30 machines per week to 3000. Expansion continued and by 1881 it was manufacturing nearly 5000 machines per week and employing 2000 staff.</div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The Glasgow Evening News reported in 1877 a waiting list for Singer sewing machines of 40,000. Clearly, further expansion was required.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Singer purchased over 46 acres of farm land at Kilbowie (now known as Clydebank) for around $65,000 in 1881. This new manufacturing plant would reduce existing production costs by 30%™and increase production capability.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">There appeared to be no end to the ever increasing demand for sewing machines, especially Singers, the leading brand. As demand continued to grow, so did the factory which was expanded over the next 30 years.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The Clydebank factory was a key player in the sewing machine industry on a global scale. At its production peak in 1913 the factory had grown to occupy a site if over 100 acres, more than double the initial area of land purchased in 1881 and in 1913, shipped over 1.3 million (1,301,851) sewing machines from its factory doors around the world with help from its 14,000 employees. Of these 14,000 employees a significant number were women.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The Needlewomen<br /><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Singer employed over 75% of the available female workforce in Clydebank. This was very unusual for the Victorian era, when working men outnumbered women in the burgh by 6:1</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The female workforce was also limited to unmarried girls. Once married women were expected to stay at home and look after the children.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Singer therefore played a very important role in the female job market in Clydebank, providing jobs for many of those females resident. The 1911 census shows that 43% if women aged 19 or under and 84% of women aged 24 or under were employed in the engineering and metal working sectors. In 1911 1159 women in total were employed at Singer from Clydebank, Glasgow and surrounding areas.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Working outside the home brought more than just financial benefits for girls - they could get out into the world, achieving the status and attached independence of a wage earner and they had the company if their own age during the day.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">A very rigid sexual division of labour existed within the Singer plant with women being almost entirely excluded from the more highly paid, skilled and more interesting work tasks. This, despite being highly valued for their superior manual dexterity when carrying out fine work.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">It has been suggested that factories like Singer, bred young women who tended to be more self confident than their sisters in domestic service. These girls mostly in their late teens/early 20s were more likely to speak out if they perceived an injustice. This was to be a significant driver in the trouble brewing at Singer during 1910 and 1911.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Early in 1920 a complaint was brought before the local munitions tribunal for the Western Division of Scotland by the Workers Union (of which the pursuer was a member) against the Singer company, to the effect that a 5/- a week award was not being paid to the female workers in the factory at Christmas.<br /><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">The complaint was proved. The company appealed and won. This scenario played out over a number of years and although the female employee was awarded reparations in 1922, by 1923 the company was acquitted of any breach of law.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">This shows the extent to which women were forced to battle for equal pay. Despite these pay battles, Singer continued to employ a large number of women, 3,500 on average throughput the 1930s - just under half the total workforce.</div></div></div></div>Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-69109083801137858212019-01-31T12:57:00.000-08:002019-09-13T04:27:37.599-07:00Ahead Of The GameOver the last few issues since summer 2018 Westender magazine has been showing the new trends just as soon as they start coming into the stores in Glasgow city centre.<br /><br />It's really good to be ahead of the game and show the trends as they emerge, and seeing the new pieces in the shops always gives me the nostalgia of getting excited about fashion for the first time. We did the March April fashion shoot last week in a gorgeous building in the city centre and the trend we went for was suits - and already there are lots of really nice ones available in major shops. One I didn't get to use was a gorgeous snake print one from TopShop's Love concession, go take a look at it for yourself. Next have a gorgeous yellow one I'd love to have for myself, and I did keep the green floral one from ASOS, I'm looking for the right opportunity to wear it as soon as possible and there might be that chance sometime soon. Colour combinations are easy to make up shopping in different stores, a blouse from Next went really well with a suit from TopShop, and a shirt from Cos in Princes Square went particularly well with the floral suit. I had a black and white stripe ASOS suit, and put a bralette from a new designer, Bonnie Lawson-Brown who lent me the prototype more or less straight out of the seamstress' hands! This was one of my favourite shoots for the styling I pulled and the location we shot, so I can't wait to see the issue in print at the end of February.<br /><br />Westender fashion was shooting the trends ahead of schedule last summer with the animal print trend, so that when the magazine came out and gave the readers some inspiration there would be lots of choice in the shops in the west end, city centre and online.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo43WmgBbHYot6SVvWpBSrWrztVarFlKRzpx2S2O6Ig8hyW_KU5VAiidnbMhdLgwQKHCW7t2ZfWkhud4eXNSt3jph1kgIllJvergC6m-wMvzc9aMLKhKmmB07rlARTANPwp6y8BGYqUR0O/s1600/WFS+-+Neesha%252C+Aug+Sept+%25287+of+9%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1129" data-original-width="1600" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo43WmgBbHYot6SVvWpBSrWrztVarFlKRzpx2S2O6Ig8hyW_KU5VAiidnbMhdLgwQKHCW7t2ZfWkhud4eXNSt3jph1kgIllJvergC6m-wMvzc9aMLKhKmmB07rlARTANPwp6y8BGYqUR0O/s400/WFS+-+Neesha%252C+Aug+Sept+%25287+of+9%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTnKsoEXAgMUWwhjxpj5A_WD5wPj7iK61L6Mg3-gpqnVWGKl5CHMLQcg59GLIukyZZ-BLrrdJeUP3ctQihHgyAIP0vCmVIbVxbetjhuQCzX8-0Kf8X3Ohn49AaH5zZovdbgQnBoGPjbvV1/s1600/WFS+-+Neesha%252C+Aug+Sept+%25282+of+9%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTnKsoEXAgMUWwhjxpj5A_WD5wPj7iK61L6Mg3-gpqnVWGKl5CHMLQcg59GLIukyZZ-BLrrdJeUP3ctQihHgyAIP0vCmVIbVxbetjhuQCzX8-0Kf8X3Ohn49AaH5zZovdbgQnBoGPjbvV1/s400/WFS+-+Neesha%252C+Aug+Sept+%25282+of+9%2529.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br />I'm hearing really nice compliments about the styling from various people like collaborators in the Scottish creative industry and from the managers and staff in the shops I borrow pieces from which is great! So, I'm looking forward to keeping going and bringing the trends to the magazine pages as soon as they start to happen, and let the trends unfold as the season progresses. It's exciting!Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-72214823929148860702018-05-30T08:18:00.000-07:002019-09-13T04:27:37.996-07:00Westender anniversaries all round!As <a href="https://www.westendermagazine.com/">Westender magazine</a> hits it's <a href="https://www.westendermagazine.com/three-cheers/">10 year anniversary</a>, this month marks a year I've been working on the mag, and it's all the issues I've worked on which can be <a href="https://www.westendermagazine.com/online-edition/">read online</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFIJzsVaFkZM_W4oB1uBQErAFf5lGRGAC3_FMIxboYgo63khIjTqiqXwpBVt5MQvU8-mgf8Zbt5K-96UgvS8zDa6O3jI-QxfdBEvBeYMoRmxdldcWjmuQ074EBkMEc6KGB2Qbw5TQ3kw4/s1600/Westender+covers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="367" data-original-width="1600" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFIJzsVaFkZM_W4oB1uBQErAFf5lGRGAC3_FMIxboYgo63khIjTqiqXwpBVt5MQvU8-mgf8Zbt5K-96UgvS8zDa6O3jI-QxfdBEvBeYMoRmxdldcWjmuQ074EBkMEc6KGB2Qbw5TQ3kw4/s640/Westender+covers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I change my mind from time to time on which is my favourite shoot, my best ones are on my website. All have been great to work on, I love working with the Westender team, always so organised, professional, friendly and easy going. We all know our stuff and gel well. All the models we've had have been fantastic, from braving the weather to not-quite-managing steps in heels.<br /><br /><img height="484" src="https://www.westendermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/InArticleImage1.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />There's something about the <a href="http://jackiclark-stylist.co.uk/Westender%20Aug%20Sept%2017.htm">first one</a> I always love, very classic. We had two of my rabbits on set for the <a href="http://jackiclark-stylist.co.uk/Westender%20Mar%20Apr%2018.htm">Spring 2018</a> one, such well behaved bunnies who were happy to pose - it's in the genes, their sister has been photographed for a Vogue China editorial three years ago. I love the metallic trend, and was really pleased to get the chance to do a metallic themed shoot last <a href="http://jackiclark-stylist.co.uk/Westender%20OctNov%2017.htm">Autumn</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrD4BG1Ebn5TrWILK6-skl3J8kY2ZiYUhEEYucbNkp1Xy9elJIc1rYii-aZhfQ3vr5Tr3CFY0YCvIoDDJ0B_4JTNxlBOSw3Z105P3wnqdSJ6Bq7B897TQGIYGnaU43WuN0_A4lQraigbyB/s1600/WFS+Rosa+Lo-Res+%25281+of+10%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrD4BG1Ebn5TrWILK6-skl3J8kY2ZiYUhEEYucbNkp1Xy9elJIc1rYii-aZhfQ3vr5Tr3CFY0YCvIoDDJ0B_4JTNxlBOSw3Z105P3wnqdSJ6Bq7B897TQGIYGnaU43WuN0_A4lQraigbyB/s320/WFS+Rosa+Lo-Res+%25281+of+10%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a>I've loved developing relationships with the boutiques in the West End, and bigger stores in Glasgow, it's good to catch up with the people I'm getting to know every couple of months.<br /><br />Here's to working with a brilliant team on a splendid magazine for plenty more years.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-54447787886876476782018-05-19T01:25:00.000-07:002019-09-13T04:27:38.396-07:00Oprah Winfrey and Rupaul conversationHere's a great conversation between Oprah Winfrey and Rupaul - such an insightful and inspiring person.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7kvNP7ql5Q">youtube - Oprah Winfrey and Rupaul </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp2IwSD9cwd60CP7MMAAyxxZ7pyr5CL0QeM5dnnFGfTm_ZcFAvA8cWbUthlboOrcBNH5aScg-Rs-ljGUL6pOKIeW2YNSCpGPqNnEXoglLqTphHQ2VXxbMCLGp8tR5ATM3xBA-5iaugZWbv/s1600/oprah-o-ru-1516119629-1516119631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="980" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp2IwSD9cwd60CP7MMAAyxxZ7pyr5CL0QeM5dnnFGfTm_ZcFAvA8cWbUthlboOrcBNH5aScg-Rs-ljGUL6pOKIeW2YNSCpGPqNnEXoglLqTphHQ2VXxbMCLGp8tR5ATM3xBA-5iaugZWbv/s640/oprah-o-ru-1516119629-1516119631.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-68673388778190425942018-05-17T15:34:00.000-07:002019-09-13T04:27:38.794-07:00New Lanark textile exhibition<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5t0ChGvvoPeZ2ubDtJqtr_1j-5jMWZCg3L_wU1UpUJlN-oDZMoLb_qO7ihlwb8zdXORx_zeejKxOVjMGGm0f4r_YL6ZxSL480MoqO05mu_64rI_t0SXF6EwrajbydUKRxkaD08Sr1Uvpd/s1600/IMG_20180422_130707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5t0ChGvvoPeZ2ubDtJqtr_1j-5jMWZCg3L_wU1UpUJlN-oDZMoLb_qO7ihlwb8zdXORx_zeejKxOVjMGGm0f4r_YL6ZxSL480MoqO05mu_64rI_t0SXF6EwrajbydUKRxkaD08Sr1Uvpd/s200/IMG_20180422_130707.jpg" width="150" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">ARTIST </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">TEXTILES</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> Picasso to Warhol was open at </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">New Lanark</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> from 26th January - 29th April 2018. </span></span><br /><br />British commitment to artist textiles was remarkably successful into the 1950s. Despite political crisis and economic depression from the First World War onwards, textile manufacturers were not deterred.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Allan Walton Textiles and Edinburgh Weavers commissioned iconic artists of this period to produce work in textiles. Through Edinburgh Weavers, artists such as Ben Nicholson were able to realise their graphic, dynamic works in both weave and print.<br /><br /></div><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnq0-4CVOXQVIMZBBSULUanu6sfUX3ULwPb5wtXu-y6AK0Q3z7NvvlM3kfTxLmzEbbdwaYZv4r2ZZAuEb_HuDlsbbnhfubj_qFM-bl_DnmcfRaNYKEdUUt48lfC2JMX1oecLcVW3AkrlS/s1600/IMG_20180422_132510+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="1600" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnq0-4CVOXQVIMZBBSULUanu6sfUX3ULwPb5wtXu-y6AK0Q3z7NvvlM3kfTxLmzEbbdwaYZv4r2ZZAuEb_HuDlsbbnhfubj_qFM-bl_DnmcfRaNYKEdUUt48lfC2JMX1oecLcVW3AkrlS/s320/IMG_20180422_132510+1.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Brave New World</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hardship, political crisis and economic struggle dominated the early half of the twentieth century. The textile trade became an important part of the national economic recovery after the Second World War, Iconic artists' designs were central to manufacturers' success. This work was rich, diverse and inventive and was received enthusiastically by the public.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Textile company Ascher Ltd commissioned major artists, such as Henry Moore and Henri Matisse, to design a series of head squares and fashion yardage for the recovering couture industry. Artist Graham Sutherland designed textiles for Horrockses Fashions as well as wallpapers and illustrations for books. Cresta Silks produced block-printed fashion silks by artist Patrick Heron. 'Aztec' seen here is considered to be one of the most accomplished pattern designs of the following decade.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTC5ULZQuWOwS6CKswvapVmt9Sczkr4Y7iuQrZD9b1B8_K-gZCTGVHgiL8j8gyu2SENkNUjDSnyKkzLM0EUWqg7Y9MUvoP1sadpQ27-unkv6FOk6NEEV3FZV0TrCVwaH_tnPxR3PcAGFrI/s1600/scarves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="349" data-original-width="1600" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTC5ULZQuWOwS6CKswvapVmt9Sczkr4Y7iuQrZD9b1B8_K-gZCTGVHgiL8j8gyu2SENkNUjDSnyKkzLM0EUWqg7Y9MUvoP1sadpQ27-unkv6FOk6NEEV3FZV0TrCVwaH_tnPxR3PcAGFrI/s640/scarves.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Fit For a Queen 1940s - 1950s - Horrockses Fashion</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dresses by Horrockes Fashion came to epitomise the traditional English summer frock. Although popular and affordable, Horrockses dresses were often worn by celebrities. At their peak, the company designed a collection of dresses for the Queen's coronation tour of the Empire and Commonwealth in 1953-1954. The Queen's sister Princess Margaret often wore Horrockses dresses, as did Margot Fonteyn.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In 1946 the long established cotton goods manufacturer, Horrockses, Crewdson and Company Ltd, set up a fashion subsidiary, Horrockes Ltd mainly for the production of printed cotton dresses. They engages painters Alastair Morton and Graham Sutherland to supply textile designs for the company.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFK5HTDjIrxF8280ieuO9UlXLGoFZ8nulj1EeEbEgD8iSoq_LYaMBdzXF9fnys2zYkqT32EA_eELMBIOF0X_jD7d4Mjc8nV7qFOiNBRr14lIWA_PYugYi1gifBDS9OmLM4-lUTcUa6bEQz/s1600/IMG_20180422_172016+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1452" data-original-width="1600" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFK5HTDjIrxF8280ieuO9UlXLGoFZ8nulj1EeEbEgD8iSoq_LYaMBdzXF9fnys2zYkqT32EA_eELMBIOF0X_jD7d4Mjc8nV7qFOiNBRr14lIWA_PYugYi1gifBDS9OmLM4-lUTcUa6bEQz/s320/IMG_20180422_172016+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">John Rombola's Circus (below) is a screen printed cotton furnishing textile by Patterson Fabrics Inc,, New York, 1956. This is the first textile design by this New York artist and illustrator for Patterson Fabrics. Rombola's designs were also available as wallpapers through Patterson's sister companies, Harben Papers and Piazza Prints.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzImhRh6dC6NNuNNtTL0UxsgDWUUIoXIsMw5y9UiBGClBp3bPKvlW_zmu1lOonnqGDpcA8vClHHEUORaU4M-VYxqCGNPL4SsXIaiCv2c8D0BpvDTX0jD1EweMzxZFvNi6HxZdhJmTNyGY/s1600/IMG_20180422_134132+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="1600" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzImhRh6dC6NNuNNtTL0UxsgDWUUIoXIsMw5y9UiBGClBp3bPKvlW_zmu1lOonnqGDpcA8vClHHEUORaU4M-VYxqCGNPL4SsXIaiCv2c8D0BpvDTX0jD1EweMzxZFvNi6HxZdhJmTNyGY/s640/IMG_20180422_134132+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSuuzrqGI1JiZ0jylZYaTb-ClpFTZ3PlfVVSLGrvYm66u7CjEY2rRAgMoDH3XSKJiXTCJBJB-LjkSVsn7znC8OD8vld668I646k1LT21xll-EybycA60hjQG3mh5yvHy7t3f_disPYNRn/s1600/IMG_20180422_172942+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="1600" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSuuzrqGI1JiZ0jylZYaTb-ClpFTZ3PlfVVSLGrvYm66u7CjEY2rRAgMoDH3XSKJiXTCJBJB-LjkSVsn7znC8OD8vld668I646k1LT21xll-EybycA60hjQG3mh5yvHy7t3f_disPYNRn/s640/IMG_20180422_172942+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><u style="text-align: justify;">This Is Tomorrow 1954-1960s Hammet Prints Ltd</u><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hammer Prints Ltd was established by avant-garde artists and designers to encompass all aspects of interior design. They would create everything from furniture, to ceramics, wallpaper and of course, textiles. This group produced radical and ground-breaking work based on new ideas and techniques. They showed examples of this work in the exhibition, <i>This Is Tomorrow</i>, in 1956.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The group was established by sculptor Eduardo Paolozzi and photographer Nigel Henderson. Paolozzi and Henderson created designs from an assortment of photographic material and images from popular culture and ethnographic sources. The resulting patterns were then silk screened onto textiles, creating some of the most influential designs of this period in Britain.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7khyLSCXgkwjvPrvP5UFSbWQQDqDToSj1g-ud8j7nSQQ_hMa20xq-HfpzFYCg2NTDQ4zX8b3Ele8cdHOOd4c-kLhUyB2XHkqPFt05WniRBLBB_x4RR0mIaIK9UCdi6-feJl7GKdOy3DB/s1600/IMG_20180422_173417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7khyLSCXgkwjvPrvP5UFSbWQQDqDToSj1g-ud8j7nSQQ_hMa20xq-HfpzFYCg2NTDQ4zX8b3Ele8cdHOOd4c-kLhUyB2XHkqPFt05WniRBLBB_x4RR0mIaIK9UCdi6-feJl7GKdOy3DB/s200/IMG_20180422_173417.jpg" width="100" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLjq65cJsPD5KZZ9rwsFVL2k9uTqQb7aznXefl7UWc4VAfOG-za9Rc7ftFIqKf5wqhI4MOv0Ou5XGFGIntxYLON4GBWko-0UB-JnNaH1DG8KGyaJtW3buIofWP24s1zUyHaap-mY66pTP/s1600/IMG_20180422_134654+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1559" data-original-width="1600" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLjq65cJsPD5KZZ9rwsFVL2k9uTqQb7aznXefl7UWc4VAfOG-za9Rc7ftFIqKf5wqhI4MOv0Ou5XGFGIntxYLON4GBWko-0UB-JnNaH1DG8KGyaJtW3buIofWP24s1zUyHaap-mY66pTP/s200/IMG_20180422_134654+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a><u>Modern Masters America 1950s - Picasso and Fuller Fabrics</u></div><u><br /></u><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Modern Masters</i> was a collaboration between Fuller Fabrics and some of the most internationally renowned artists of the 20th Century. They aimed to sell "art by the yard" to the American masses. Central to the projects success was the affinity between Pablo Picasso and Dan Fuller, owner of Fuller Fabrics.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Picasso had never before agreed to design commercial textiles. It was certainly due to his involvement that Fuller was able to engage other important artists such as Joan Miro, Fernand Leger and Marc Chagall. Fuller's intention was to produce fashion yardage on a vast scale, which the company planned to sell in the lower price range of $1.50 to $2 a yard.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Pioneers Of Pop 1950s to 1960s Andy Warhol and Zandra Rhodes</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Andy Warhol, the epitome of Pop Art, worked in New York as an extremely successful graphic designer. His textile designs are only now coming to light. The collection here includes a group of food related 'Pop' textiles for his friend Stephen Bruce, proprietor of the legendary New York restaurant, Serendipity 3.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXShakPcmq-zyX3Fy13toCmuGwsYIKJpVv81Z9SFpq5Q-wTuzmzOKZtPiCRqIcB2wr7nFf6LQDVOBd-mfxZc9VJoedk_a61ndfgi7vs7n9mm_0OQL_0v5lfFdiX5oFEQGxQR3h1_P-a-m1/s1600/IMG_20180422_180436+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="1600" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXShakPcmq-zyX3Fy13toCmuGwsYIKJpVv81Z9SFpq5Q-wTuzmzOKZtPiCRqIcB2wr7nFf6LQDVOBd-mfxZc9VJoedk_a61ndfgi7vs7n9mm_0OQL_0v5lfFdiX5oFEQGxQR3h1_P-a-m1/s640/IMG_20180422_180436+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpGM1RGTKgTj-axwcffvnv5Ki__JtSeQ_WCv7gFZeXL3vNndWP6Ui_W4uLAQkG0A92rXn1FMwkMjazINJhzKC4CgeGOSlI-bl1S-eDBGJFGmXvWruKBB5Oz9bd2xACgab0xfDT2LCt_0M/s1600/IMG_20180422_180536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1478" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpGM1RGTKgTj-axwcffvnv5Ki__JtSeQ_WCv7gFZeXL3vNndWP6Ui_W4uLAQkG0A92rXn1FMwkMjazINJhzKC4CgeGOSlI-bl1S-eDBGJFGmXvWruKBB5Oz9bd2xACgab0xfDT2LCt_0M/s320/IMG_20180422_180536.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gObvqXuB-6kshLM9ciE9RFReVcKTvYS5Gx1HLXjCrxc5Gjo-kNZSi-UMQ0X_5jQ63UF_r2xjWsib_Ba9gI4ymzlkSYNgto1kVTtp13W5PGANfIhyphenhyphenxksJYB7Cxmj8_Hl7TD7G6VD1hLfl/s1600/IMG_20180422_180244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="823" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gObvqXuB-6kshLM9ciE9RFReVcKTvYS5Gx1HLXjCrxc5Gjo-kNZSi-UMQ0X_5jQ63UF_r2xjWsib_Ba9gI4ymzlkSYNgto1kVTtp13W5PGANfIhyphenhyphenxksJYB7Cxmj8_Hl7TD7G6VD1hLfl/s200/IMG_20180422_180244.jpg" width="102" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzcK9AnL3jLaRWXc5VhBG3b0eSWBFD3Cjp5GEAI0WBmnwV5b7kTnHVswk6Fh6VNRHbfdBf9sR1yXLpPv2H4Ebmdn1aS1RkxICEK1DYIW5XUZizV5dfhpNocYfSS7OnrWQke1H9sk0l6Yjh/s1600/IMG_20180422_180156+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1587" data-original-width="1105" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzcK9AnL3jLaRWXc5VhBG3b0eSWBFD3Cjp5GEAI0WBmnwV5b7kTnHVswk6Fh6VNRHbfdBf9sR1yXLpPv2H4Ebmdn1aS1RkxICEK1DYIW5XUZizV5dfhpNocYfSS7OnrWQke1H9sk0l6Yjh/s200/IMG_20180422_180156+copy.jpg" width="138" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Zandra Rhodes is a hugely successful fashion designer whose works have been considered outrageous by traditional British manufacturers. Her textiles draw on eclectic sources from commercial advertising to Australian indigenous art. Despite her commercial experience and skill, she found it almost impossible to sell her extreme pop textiles to the mainstream fashion industry. This inspired her to develop her work in a dazzling fusion of fashion and textile design. Rhodes is the founder of the Fashion and Textile Museum with whom this exhibition was developed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2xR3KD5YR6aLBPYMcu8CvFue0XSLHZOjqnx2xWHrQpd-V6jjmrRHv8RKfhlqUt8CjaObYhMdg_SyT4ehusN4Y2z66eXOovRA9IVme33UuTa4sp-aUPIB2b5f32vMZeKJUKE9qSdr30Qq/s1600/IMG_20180422_171949+copy+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="552" data-original-width="1600" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2xR3KD5YR6aLBPYMcu8CvFue0XSLHZOjqnx2xWHrQpd-V6jjmrRHv8RKfhlqUt8CjaObYhMdg_SyT4ehusN4Y2z66eXOovRA9IVme33UuTa4sp-aUPIB2b5f32vMZeKJUKE9qSdr30Qq/s640/IMG_20180422_171949+copy+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Above, left: Gerald Wilde Screen printed silk fashion textile, John Mearchant & Co, London 1944<br /><br />This textile design was originally shown at a 1944 Cotton Board exhibition and subsequently displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum's exhibition "Britain Can Make".<br /><br />Above, right: Pablo Picasso "Carnet II" Screen printed cotton furnishing textile, Bloomcraft Fabrics Inc,, New York 1963<br /><br />Derived from a series of drawings and paintings Picasso made of his "muse" and second wife Jacqueline Roque.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-84197015241134188052018-04-17T10:48:00.000-07:002019-09-13T04:27:40.014-07:00Cyber Sages<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">I'm working on shoots developing characters to inspire and retaliate against consumer society.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">Cyber Sages are futuristic druids; ethereal, compassionate beings connected to nature - organic and ecological. They are spiritual, serene, intelligent, and self-sufficient. These are characteristics which have filtered down from their Elven ancestry as well as the Celtic warrior spirit of strength, determination and motivation which has also been inherited from that ancient race.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIHfzN4diiMwEXw58ksZM3Odwzn-qmrliKkvOvA6X9-RNx-HCtpOGxVaQSkgQMUhWqYfZc2r1NrhrlG8ArhRheS6mnLDJ-aD1JTfzK5JhvPI-oW7jppypd4QT4DjPcZ8YK6ztFrXPnPhb/s1600/ClaireLoftusPhotography.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="548" data-original-width="1600" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIHfzN4diiMwEXw58ksZM3Odwzn-qmrliKkvOvA6X9-RNx-HCtpOGxVaQSkgQMUhWqYfZc2r1NrhrlG8ArhRheS6mnLDJ-aD1JTfzK5JhvPI-oW7jppypd4QT4DjPcZ8YK6ztFrXPnPhb/s640/ClaireLoftusPhotography.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">In a period where we need more profound influences than mass advertising campaigns to tell us we need products to boost our ego instead of developing self belief, I want to show these inspirational and responsive images, and put them in the context to tell a story or make a point.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">The series of images below is the story of a natural being transformed into a cyborg who's aim is to live for the riches. In the final two images we see her regaining control of her identity and turning back into a self defining individual.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfJ4fEk6kcwD4yKsMT_0XZuH46xO0QbXACP9yjBQvMms4nDbPDVyIdg59JE2RALvME9gwFThrx0Un8homVm_hge4U_6Jk_WWJ_WadXCII1assYnQ9TtU-HeoXfbH0p9ByXObAKJHpVb7h/s1600/pair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="1600" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfJ4fEk6kcwD4yKsMT_0XZuH46xO0QbXACP9yjBQvMms4nDbPDVyIdg59JE2RALvME9gwFThrx0Un8homVm_hge4U_6Jk_WWJ_WadXCII1assYnQ9TtU-HeoXfbH0p9ByXObAKJHpVb7h/s640/pair.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ryzQTNsHycjjHElb2KvipWwwOcxsMZ8UJO_8GubBhyphenhyphen4yTRWsJB0RJxZoE195duqwUSKvNG77WaPBQVRUNMrtD5Fi2FM8NJ_tOl5ymCfdwB5vM54yJ6YqxoPRl3bpTNa79zxgcwcawp9b/s1600/12421369_955485374535049_2037037624_group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="1600" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ryzQTNsHycjjHElb2KvipWwwOcxsMZ8UJO_8GubBhyphenhyphen4yTRWsJB0RJxZoE195duqwUSKvNG77WaPBQVRUNMrtD5Fi2FM8NJ_tOl5ymCfdwB5vM54yJ6YqxoPRl3bpTNa79zxgcwcawp9b/s640/12421369_955485374535049_2037037624_group.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9yRT7nPEWhDUKraxDr__3eDm2RKfM5yJXOCZQXCXBpRttepzuMRvg1Nm7QriEx0WQDUy1mPfzMxiKhUsVp9uDHNL6ENhzi4IjVaim0uZSCvEuQchl0_osKaxDhW8aqqMog715lVEQMYXX/s1600/24829485_1571912209559026_1814063127_pair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="1600" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9yRT7nPEWhDUKraxDr__3eDm2RKfM5yJXOCZQXCXBpRttepzuMRvg1Nm7QriEx0WQDUy1mPfzMxiKhUsVp9uDHNL6ENhzi4IjVaim0uZSCvEuQchl0_osKaxDhW8aqqMog715lVEQMYXX/s640/24829485_1571912209559026_1814063127_pair.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29rOmyRvwsByA7INJwapy7kDRgk_mnqgSZiWEwjaXE8hVmKbqlmyMv-tsuzmSIODn0S508kjhUDTprMAh1V6SEOyq53KMLj7v_1rNtT52FXYa7Y1lRXhwokkWGvATB3BcjDnhSWD-FPho/s1600/pair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="1237" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29rOmyRvwsByA7INJwapy7kDRgk_mnqgSZiWEwjaXE8hVmKbqlmyMv-tsuzmSIODn0S508kjhUDTprMAh1V6SEOyq53KMLj7v_1rNtT52FXYa7Y1lRXhwokkWGvATB3BcjDnhSWD-FPho/s640/pair.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">The styling represents the futuristic and the natural aspects of the characters - lots of metallics as well as natural elements like feathers, and I like to include an elegant and ethereal look to show the high status and the spiritual elements too. The story below is a beautiful warrior queen, before and after going through the wars, returning with the battles scars.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg41_3fVFsWLKu2_UGbniQ0opALQ7YcWqAfguG6sKuKwgQDYhW20Lr-Y5hWm30bmUL4Yn9gOFbPRLfvK1Ty9OAROIgAbmTRfBtviq8fs8Bm0VRQezNQD-LY3fCHQ6bZGTFOozNQZZHwS8GV/s1600/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="955" data-original-width="1269" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg41_3fVFsWLKu2_UGbniQ0opALQ7YcWqAfguG6sKuKwgQDYhW20Lr-Y5hWm30bmUL4Yn9gOFbPRLfvK1Ty9OAROIgAbmTRfBtviq8fs8Bm0VRQezNQD-LY3fCHQ6bZGTFOozNQZZHwS8GV/s640/Untitled.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">The whole concept is also making me think about what fabrics might be like in the future - metallics are very space age, but have been since the 1960s. I'll have to make a point of keeping up to date with trend forecasting etc to see what's coming up, and how this will affect clothing in the future. I'm into using ethical materials and making things last too, so will try and incorporate these into looks as well as the drama of glamorous looking styling.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">Here are a couple of the songs from the soundtrack that runs in my mind:</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ6kgp9IyCE">The Shamen "Hyperreal"</a></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; font-family: "Open Sans", arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre;">Hyperreal Feeling Flowing Don't give in you got to keep going Move it up right to the very top tip And when you get there You won't want to quit climbing Ascending Rising Harmonising Fantasising Healing Feeling Hyperreal only way to go Lets do it ...</span><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414141; font-family: "Open Sans", arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre;" /><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414141; font-family: "Open Sans", arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre;" /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_3yDImIQYU"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Led Zeppelin "The Battle Of Evermore"</span></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The Queen of Light took her bow,<br />And then she turned to go,<br />The Prince of Peace embraced the gloom,<br />And walked the night alone.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />Oh, dance in the dark of night,<br />Sing to the morning light.<br />The dark Lord rides in force tonight,<br />And time will tell us all.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />Oh, throw down your plough and hoe,<br />Rest not to lock your homes.<br />Side by side we wait the might<br />Of the darkest of them all.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />I hear the horses' thunder down in the valley below,<br />I'm waiting for the angels of Avalon, waiting for the eastern glow.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />The apples of the valley hold the seeds of happiness,<br />The ground is rich from tender care,<br />Repay, do not forget, no, no.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />Dance in the dark of night,<br />Sing to the morning light.<br />The apples turn to brown and black,<br />The tyrant's face is red.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />Oh war is the common cry,<br />Pick up your swords and fly.<br />The sky is filled with good and bad<br />That mortals never know.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />Oh, well, the night is long, the beads of time pass slow,<br />Tired eyes on the sunrise, waiting for the eastern glow.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />The pain of war cannot exceed the woe of aftermath,<br />The drums will shake the castle wall,<br />The ring wraiths ride in black, ride on.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />Sing as you raise your bow,<br />Shoot straighter than before.<br />No comfort has the fire at night<br />That lights the face so cold.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />Oh dance in the dark of night,<br />Sing to the morning light.<br />The magic runes are writ in gold to bring the balance back.<br />Bring it back.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />At last the sun is shining,<br />The clouds of blue roll by,<br />With flames from the dragon of darkness,<br />The sunlight blinds his eyes.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDwotNLyz10">Led Zeppelin "Kashmir"</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Oh let the sun beat down upon my face<br />With stars to fill my dream<br />I am a traveler of both time and space<br />To be where I have been</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sit with elders of the gentle race<br />This world has seldom seen<br />Talk of days for which they sit and wait<br />And all will be revealed<br /><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" />Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace<br />Sounds caress my ear<br />But not a word I heard could I relate<br />The story was quite clear<br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" /><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" />Oh, baby, I been flying<br />No, yeah, mama, there ain't no denyin'<br />Ooh, yeah I've been flying<br />Mama, mama, ain't no denyin', no denyin'<br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" /><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" />All I see turns to brown<br />As the sun burns the ground<br />And my eyes fill with sand<br />As I scan this wasted land<br />Trying to find, trying to find where I've been.<br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" /><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" />Pilot of the storm who leaves no trace<br />Like thoughts inside a dream<br />Heed the path that led me to that place<br />Yellow desert stream<br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" /><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" />My Shangri-La beneath the summer moon<br />I will return again<br />Sure as the dust that floats high in June<br />When movin' through Kashmir.<br /><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" />Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails<br />Across the sea of years<br />With no provision but an open face<br />Along the straits of fear<br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" /><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" />When I'm on, when I'm on my way<br />When I see, when I see the way, you stay<br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" /><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;" />When I'm down<br />When I'm down, so down<br />Ooh, my baby, ooh, my baby, let me take you there<br />Come on, come on<br />Let me take you there, let me take you there.</span>Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-30190902273703869222017-10-01T13:52:00.000-07:002019-09-13T04:27:40.811-07:00Fantasy costume piecesI've been having fun recently making fantasy costume pieces with feather trim. These were originally inspired by my warrior queen styling research and have grown from there. I'm nearly finished a turquoise cape and I've started making a dress - this rookie dressmaker is doing not bad for a beginner! I've mastered threading the sewing machine and now there's no stopping me. When I was in London the other week I had a look round Shepherd's Bush market and saw so many fantastic <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/jackiclarkstylist/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1744109902265931">fabrics</a> which have given me lots of ideas for making clothes from jackets to cocktail dresses. Where will this end....<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dq6LDkP5f7JqOBj4025YlYnmV3hKi9_wUTIwv0R3l1ZJr-9fwk5k9ElrkxOMoG9hR9zssGJdU7PFElIZOZUXgNz9C7xYWxiZZ4B4wmo-qJTiMIfOS9iqweIdJBq9SERTs-lT3bSf3se5/s1600/20294475_10154907917572613_2647259519127870292_+blog+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="702" data-original-width="1600" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dq6LDkP5f7JqOBj4025YlYnmV3hKi9_wUTIwv0R3l1ZJr-9fwk5k9ElrkxOMoG9hR9zssGJdU7PFElIZOZUXgNz9C7xYWxiZZ4B4wmo-qJTiMIfOS9iqweIdJBq9SERTs-lT3bSf3se5/s640/20294475_10154907917572613_2647259519127870292_+blog+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOhdkYRhNIi2BvTsEvzWmnUDlWDZhatFZI85Rbi5XMOk8PzV6A58S5wMtsYlWRD4mIOu4fV_oh2oq2wdIhaAbNyNocyt_hIRR59uTMhn3fT2mI1ImEVud6KhMN_hyphenhyphenYZ0Hp40L04GaZXac/s1600/WP_20170822_23_19_48_Pro.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1137" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOhdkYRhNIi2BvTsEvzWmnUDlWDZhatFZI85Rbi5XMOk8PzV6A58S5wMtsYlWRD4mIOu4fV_oh2oq2wdIhaAbNyNocyt_hIRR59uTMhn3fT2mI1ImEVud6KhMN_hyphenhyphenYZ0Hp40L04GaZXac/s640/WP_20170822_23_19_48_Pro.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-39100432316396471202017-10-01T12:19:00.000-07:002019-09-13T04:27:41.605-07:00Published work in Westender magazineI was contacted by the Editor of Westender, a Glasgow magazine focusing on the West End of the city's attractions and businesses, to find out if I was available to work on the fashion feature of their next issue (August/September edition). Fortunately I was, and I soon met Suzanne and photographer Gregor for an introduction before starting to plan the shoot.<br /><br />At the meeting for planning the shoot we chatted about trends and the theme they wanted to go for in the mag, which was a Paris orientented idea with quite classic looks, and the ideal location was a rooftop. As it turned out, getting the location confirmed was the trickiest part of organising the shoot. The subway was another option, Buchanan St has a very funky futuristic looking travelator but to use the underground network you have to book quite a while in advance and SPT does like a fairly substantial fee.<br /><br />I put moodboards together for seven looks, and was formally introduced by Suzanne to the shop managers in the West End before borrowing clothing from them for the shoot. As it turned out, getting the looks together was easy, no hiccups at all!<br /><br />The shoot day was great, super location found just off George Square in the city centre, fantastic team completed by brilliant MUA Terri and lovely model Rosalind. The day flowed so easily and was great fun, but typically the rain poured down for our last look so we went with it and went for a walk in the rain idea which Rosalind was totally game for! I was really pleased to see the images in print a few weeks later.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVfwyCND1E2REsfWTV6p9n8ekZ-nKm18n8yqgt119kp5Fb56l7SnQI5BCDVO6JSwKH71mYkeEUCmVgMXd7C7rgCDjT6BGd4-rQ8zymGCpXWXnuInnTgikNFSh8AZbp88S93_33nfo3zM3C/s1600/Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVfwyCND1E2REsfWTV6p9n8ekZ-nKm18n8yqgt119kp5Fb56l7SnQI5BCDVO6JSwKH71mYkeEUCmVgMXd7C7rgCDjT6BGd4-rQ8zymGCpXWXnuInnTgikNFSh8AZbp88S93_33nfo3zM3C/s320/Cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6NaOSxXEMDXlGP1UNFBHiJYOiIE9Vd19l2gOeNmUQP0N6qnS7Fo8XT82-xeTXrVUgaiheQKVz31w_EYoPRM2PkYhOfH-K2TqyLaxz-L-LfGwY1_had5x_aXag5Noo1X_W_bx4A7dLFhjT/s1600/WFS+Rosa+Lo-Res+%25282+of+10%2529+blog+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="1600" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6NaOSxXEMDXlGP1UNFBHiJYOiIE9Vd19l2gOeNmUQP0N6qnS7Fo8XT82-xeTXrVUgaiheQKVz31w_EYoPRM2PkYhOfH-K2TqyLaxz-L-LfGwY1_had5x_aXag5Noo1X_W_bx4A7dLFhjT/s640/WFS+Rosa+Lo-Res+%25282+of+10%2529+blog+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I was called again a good few weeks later to find out if I could work on the October/November issue, and was really pleased to! This theme was futuristic and metallics - my favourite - so it was a total pleasure to choose outfits for the look. I got my moodboards planned, and checked out what the shops had and had more than seven looks prepared, which as it turned out was lucky as the pick up days were throwing problems at me! Three shop managers were on holiday or otherwise unavailable and the staff in the shop at the time didn't recognise me (fortunately I plan in advance and start pick up at the start of the week so I give myself a spare day if things like this happen). So I looked back at my moodboards and changed round a couple of the ideas to give myself the number of outfits needed for the shoot and got all that I needed. I also borrowed some striking pieces from a couple of up and coming designers, Fictional Character and Fiona Kennedy which really helped the fashion feature look amazing! We had a brilliant location, the SWG3 venue which suited the shoot theme incredibly well and was a great place to work.<br /><br />We had awesome Terri on make up again, and a lovely model called Eilidh, a photography assistant who filmed behind the scenes and again the day went by smoothly. Seeing the images as Gregor took them was great, we were able to see the great images being caught as the day progressed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ERXkjUtgrERy7wb4PCleeCTv_w8tqn5J90yhY4uBnbzkSpygMJz5kn4qC3JiF_nKx2cwXkBgfPeOBpfoOJq5Vz0yvtbn6AHoTQFPbn2fSubmySI9Vif_7uvhBd_DSuYwJPTRxaxbPBn6/s1600/21765243_1690613574343855_6601770105532272370_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ERXkjUtgrERy7wb4PCleeCTv_w8tqn5J90yhY4uBnbzkSpygMJz5kn4qC3JiF_nKx2cwXkBgfPeOBpfoOJq5Vz0yvtbn6AHoTQFPbn2fSubmySI9Vif_7uvhBd_DSuYwJPTRxaxbPBn6/s320/21765243_1690613574343855_6601770105532272370_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblksytYDHK8hpGph_c8Jb-y0ffYkDTof84pYioALhrjpDHbEDdFiMDxO_3gaKL5sYUiQAriho3J-t-bauuVhI35v3Nki3GJAHxWH4DAvf2-o1oJyDXje9OQJdUswlefszYRFjMGysBI_u/s1600/WFS+-+Eilidh+-+Oct%252CNov+LoRes+%25282+of+9%2529+blog+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="1600" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblksytYDHK8hpGph_c8Jb-y0ffYkDTof84pYioALhrjpDHbEDdFiMDxO_3gaKL5sYUiQAriho3J-t-bauuVhI35v3Nki3GJAHxWH4DAvf2-o1oJyDXje9OQJdUswlefszYRFjMGysBI_u/s640/WFS+-+Eilidh+-+Oct%252CNov+LoRes+%25282+of+9%2529+blog+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />So, it was absolutely great to be part of this fantastic team and to see my work in print in front of me, not to mention the appreciation on social media! This week we're planning to get together to discuss the theme for the next issue, the festive one so that should be a really amazing shoot with some wonderful looks I can't wait for!Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-33995542145066228562017-07-09T07:15:00.000-07:002019-09-13T04:27:42.275-07:00Creating alternative realities<div>My dislike of the commercial world means I look for and create alternative realities. I've been researching ancient civilisations for years and recently came across a website which blew my mind. I've been using symbolism in little ways for years - if people get the message great, if not then I can grin know that I've put it out there. I'm looking for the reasons people are creative or consumer, and why the corporate machine wants us to be devoid of empathy, creativity (I know it's to create wealth, but I want to know why they need to generate such an incredulous amount). I've written about druid and pagan associations with the organic world and I've now refined the concept to nearly an artistic statement of characters which are a force <span style="font-family: inherit;">of nature. <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 14.6667px;">We've got such a crap society we need to trace our roots to our higher minded ancestors</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 14.6667px;"> a</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 14.6667px;">nd I want to create characters representative of that civilisation to be role models for people today t</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 14.6667px;">o take us back there.</span></span><br /><br /></div><div>I'm trying to get to the bottom of the Annunaki and Nephilim stories to work out where the peaceful, druidic cultured race I'd like to think most people came from originated. Using reference to elves via symbolism eg dragons and mythology, I'm depicting my concept of the graceful elder race, and the darkness they faced which has eventually turned into the mess of life we face today. My characters such as Eris are what I want to depict in images to express who I want to see as I explore the massive subject more. I want to have warrior queens; Gnostics who shine with insight and knowledge. It's good symbolism, not black witchcraft occult to hurt people. The meaning of occult is little know information, not nastiness, ghouls and demons. I want to give life back to the druids- the wisdom teachers - and make them a force again to encourage people to think intelligently and independently. Self awareness equals self assuredness.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7M7oe5DTigL5XeixzdvRjXVJsWSPHKGtThKjcwZVmEMOhz6YHDf2yQ8kW7rd1DyXYSxUFBB5ptkDKm0Rg7dWIx3G5M2oIFuL7raRECzvqu3J_5hdVcL0QSkBRY3KEmXh6JTjO6IMWFuP0/s1600/Aurora+Rainbow+2017+10212805329036846+%25282%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1244" data-original-width="1600" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7M7oe5DTigL5XeixzdvRjXVJsWSPHKGtThKjcwZVmEMOhz6YHDf2yQ8kW7rd1DyXYSxUFBB5ptkDKm0Rg7dWIx3G5M2oIFuL7raRECzvqu3J_5hdVcL0QSkBRY3KEmXh6JTjO6IMWFuP0/s320/Aurora+Rainbow+2017+10212805329036846+%25282%2529.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iU06Xr6m31iXW7Bwc_lNR5uxL6Mr5gzlMIeCTuAE79uj8_Q6e0-ZqQSEbP7ftTQ-qr_djdI0uPJX11Fuvh9d3L25CSYV2rODr7jYYAF6NEhZUl5VcyulnC5fNI4IAgsgRYIXDKQ8mhk-/s1600/Dunmore+House+2015+12204420_511178019040438_1683644528_o+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iU06Xr6m31iXW7Bwc_lNR5uxL6Mr5gzlMIeCTuAE79uj8_Q6e0-ZqQSEbP7ftTQ-qr_djdI0uPJX11Fuvh9d3L25CSYV2rODr7jYYAF6NEhZUl5VcyulnC5fNI4IAgsgRYIXDKQ8mhk-/s320/Dunmore+House+2015+12204420_511178019040438_1683644528_o+%25281%2529.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRnkTiUVXARwRqZ1A3gU0T-h83Nub6FRJ8BRcLiWspqrfsye_SHzCj9_K-7czbqqXexzA15ef2CXZ-nlCEmIAABVL1qzD5lMw-IowGWpZbEmeYqBY5wGVcXTHJaACsE7HN_TIRwa8HaKE/s1600/nina+2017+-245-Edit+2+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRnkTiUVXARwRqZ1A3gU0T-h83Nub6FRJ8BRcLiWspqrfsye_SHzCj9_K-7czbqqXexzA15ef2CXZ-nlCEmIAABVL1qzD5lMw-IowGWpZbEmeYqBY5wGVcXTHJaACsE7HN_TIRwa8HaKE/s320/nina+2017+-245-Edit+2+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoyXut3RTEVU5G-qo5iZM7guxog6u-ok4dnBxwkRU7P7scEYxWCXmhPolCxO6ZTQhvZg3Xx6uB_FRUMrTmj2zQh7UeiQk1sk-c5lcLQDHcmZwNcvFLW-Fdd88RRxfQcKWpAaydMB5LdRqz/s1600/Raya+2017+%25285+of+8%2529+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="934" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoyXut3RTEVU5G-qo5iZM7guxog6u-ok4dnBxwkRU7P7scEYxWCXmhPolCxO6ZTQhvZg3Xx6uB_FRUMrTmj2zQh7UeiQk1sk-c5lcLQDHcmZwNcvFLW-Fdd88RRxfQcKWpAaydMB5LdRqz/s320/Raya+2017+%25285+of+8%2529+%25283%2529.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Led Zeppelin wrote lyrics that are along the lines of what I'm exploring:<br /><br /></div><div><div><u>Kashmir</u></div><div>Oh let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dream</div><div>I am a traveler of both time and space, to be where I have been</div><div>To sit with elders of the gentle race, this world has seldom seen</div><div>They talk of days for which they sit and wait and all will be revealed</div><div><br /></div><div>Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace, whose sounds caress my ear</div><div>But not a word I heard could I relate, the story was quite clear.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>In <a href="http://songmeanings.com/songs/view/7786/">a post on songmeanings.com</a> someone said: "Led Zeppelin were fans of the author of the Lord of the Rings series, JRR Tolkein. This song, as well as several others, has many allusions to events in the series of books Tolkein wrote. This one in particular alludes to events from The Simarillion, which is the elves' history. If you read the book and then listen to the song, you will understand." </div><div><br /></div><div>I also find the lyrics to <u>The Battle of Evermore</u> are telling the same story:</div><div><br /></div><div>The Queen of Light took her bow,</div><div>And then she turned to go,</div><div>The Prince of Peace embraced the gloom,</div><div>And walked the night alone.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh, dance in the dark of night,</div><div>Sing to the morning light.</div><div>The dark Lord rides in force tonight,</div><div>And time will tell us all.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh, throw down your plow and hoe,</div><div>Rest not to lock your homes.</div><div>Side by side we wait the might</div><div>Of the darkest of them all.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hear the horses' thunder down in the valley below,</div><div>I'm waiting for the angels of Avalon, waiting for the eastern glow.</div><div><br /></div><div>The apples of the valley hold the seeds of happiness,</div><div>The ground is rich from tender care,</div><div>Repay, do not forget, no, no.</div><div><br /></div><div>Dance in the dark of night,</div><div>Sing to the morning light.</div><div>The apples turn to brown and black,</div><div>The tyrant's face is red.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh war is the common cry,</div><div>Pick up your swords and fly.</div><div>The sky is filled with good and bad</div><div>That mortals never know.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh, well, the night is long, the beads of time pass slow,</div><div>Tired eyes on the sunrise, waiting for the eastern glow.</div><div><br /></div><div>The pain of war cannot exceed the woe of aftermath,</div><div>The drums will shake the castle wall,</div><div>The ring wraiths ride in black, ride on.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sing as you raise your bow,</div><div>Shoot straighter than before.</div><div>No comfort has the fire at night</div><div>That lights the face so cold.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh dance in the dark of night,</div><div>Sing to the morning light.</div><div>The magic runes are writ in gold to bring the balance back.</div><div>Bring it back.</div><div><br /></div><div>At last the sun is shining,</div><div>The clouds of blue roll by,</div><div>With flames from the dragon of darkness,</div><div>The sunlight blinds his eyes.<br /><br />Characters like the May Queen living in an Avalon - the shining land - are those I want to depict, sometimes futuristic versions to show their resurgence - multi dimensional people sharing experiences, developing their psyches, learning about life and living; people with self awareness and self determination to shape their lives with a holistic approach alongside empathy. It's my opinion we should be raising our mentalities and psychological awareness, not become dumbed down.</div>Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-28506605417375954492017-06-15T15:33:00.000-07:002019-09-13T04:27:42.674-07:00New Generation<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">After the introduction of the metallics trend is the continuation of fashion embracing science where we see the constant experimentation with fabrics, shapes, patterns, embellishment and ultimately, identity. From Chanel’s space themed show with many references to spacesuits and rockets to work by a number of new designers this is escape from planet earth to augmented reality. The Strange Nature story from WGSN particularly plays with the concept of going beyond organic with </span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">intensified colours and natural motifs such as florals to make dramatic feminine looks. K</span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">nowing transhumanism is a developing concept it’s interesting to see how fashion is proceeding towards the brave new world.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlRGrY1vk-NCRSyjuoVPlQkcdFTX8nVXVj6SVHfOTllrbKrNzYDz8Fwv2fY58QM8Epmq2wwsOfXTsBGzVPvY-dE-zP7r-4n2d1IDsiwdYw9_IKQTuaQ5twTbf1HAXa7VTVTA6xWYr9xd0/s1600/Screenshot+2017-06-29+13.05.38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="671" data-original-width="1079" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlRGrY1vk-NCRSyjuoVPlQkcdFTX8nVXVj6SVHfOTllrbKrNzYDz8Fwv2fY58QM8Epmq2wwsOfXTsBGzVPvY-dE-zP7r-4n2d1IDsiwdYw9_IKQTuaQ5twTbf1HAXa7VTVTA6xWYr9xd0/s640/Screenshot+2017-06-29+13.05.38.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <img alt="A V Robertson" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/9a/6d/e7/9a6de78750204d5f3912a12064df7db5.jpg" style="text-align: justify;" /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We’re all going to live with </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">the future of artificial intelligence. Fashion is introducing it into our lives as tactile and attractive, with the lure of luxe fabrics and opulent embellishment to increase the appeal to flatter our sense of self being able to indulge in luxury and taste with an open mind to the future. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The mainstreaming of fetish could be interpreted as somewhat dehumanising and sinister; the jewelled masks covering the faces are definitely removing the human element, the jewel over the mouth reducing the capacity for verbal expression, keeping the wearer mute; a sinister aspect of transhumanism. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJs6Xro1sRc8mU2_ezJRNriu0FZIH9XDvWvriH1zEIaWUzeq0GwTGMXYWvGTOUh95amO0hn1cQk7bOL5F7_qvfSkitFeznW2AaBRaxs_8qCUqJ4YuipBJr7A15n6Xfhk3UA1wdeUZC1fLi/s1600/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="189" data-original-width="562" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJs6Xro1sRc8mU2_ezJRNriu0FZIH9XDvWvriH1zEIaWUzeq0GwTGMXYWvGTOUh95amO0hn1cQk7bOL5F7_qvfSkitFeznW2AaBRaxs_8qCUqJ4YuipBJr7A15n6Xfhk3UA1wdeUZC1fLi/s640/Untitled.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Urban Warrior theme is very Mad Max, post-apocalyptic and each fashion story is like a scene in a script of the future concluding with aliens and super natural surreality. Are the metallic fabrics meant to be interpreted as a shell or exoskeleton?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Looking at the upcoming fashions as purely style, they are beautiful, seductive, sensual – a real fantasy where the imagination will be allowed to go into overdrive to create characters in theatrical fashion show presentations, and for a few, to develop self-awareness and enhanced personas. Looking at some of the emerging designers, who comment on society, culture etc, I can see their new collections being an eccentric expression of future forecasting and I really look forward to that. Seeing how it filters down to the high street will be interesting, the original strong meaning may be lost but somehow an understanding will be impressed in psyches and consumers will hopefully interpret it effectively. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Hyper-Human theme </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.7pt;">c</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.9pt;">r</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.75pt;">e</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 1.1pt;">a</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; 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margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dn6vHfdFxuIHlxd8j0k2qkvr1f8qLjvaOfYJQfZvr6BTa4zBBQY0jrPMNNL8UyMCcPwOxPkZiLAjBrHlwHUn_Hz78P4BkKdfXlUfm1svePGDCMa20i78Sx6eEqh9857eLaN52LNPI68F/s1600/Screenshot+2017-06-29+13.01.43.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="1075" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dn6vHfdFxuIHlxd8j0k2qkvr1f8qLjvaOfYJQfZvr6BTa4zBBQY0jrPMNNL8UyMCcPwOxPkZiLAjBrHlwHUn_Hz78P4BkKdfXlUfm1svePGDCMa20i78Sx6eEqh9857eLaN52LNPI68F/s640/Screenshot+2017-06-29+13.01.43.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="letter-spacing: .2pt; mso-font-width: 104%;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I can’t help seeing this as the representation of the bigger picture and how it’s being introduced to people’s lives. As the ways for real self expression through talent, skills and thoughts are reduced, the methods of expression via use of the ego are becoming more concentrated; and we’re going to be judged on how attractive we are, how validated by others rather than having fundamental characteristics of a personality. Just when you thought we’d got past that stage of low level consciousness it comes bouncing back.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Looking at the categories and descriptions of this trend it seems to be that alternative culture and art is becoming mainstream:</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The positive side of transhumanism for people who wish to and are able to effectively express themselves is the cyber-creative.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="m-3928076801643489549gmail-font8" style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Recent Heriot Watt graduate designer </span><a href="https://www.hayleyrebeccamuir.com/portfolio"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Hayley Rebecca Muir</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> is influenced by nature and taking the natural world into future fashion, showing how creativity can be directly connected to the natural world with a timelessness reference to our ancient druidic and pagan past.<i> </i></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="m-3928076801643489549gmail-font8" style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="m-3928076801643489549gmail-font8" style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">She's considered the influence of earth science, connections of landscapes, and formations of natural movements, shaping and formation of the body taking on traditional craftmanship fusing with innovative design in down to earth styling and editing creating rustic minimalism that is both timeless and futuristic, helping to portray your own personal character and have your choice of first impressions.</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="m-3928076801643489549gmail-font8" style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">This shows the possibly subconscious resistance to technology overtaking the natural life force, how you can’t separate being creative from being truly human, utilising motivations and responses from our minds and our natural-world surroundings. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">We’re organic beings and need a connection to our environment.</span><br /><div class="font8" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Another Heriot Watt designer </span><a href="https://lucytbh.wixsite.com/lucygraham/graduate-collection"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Lucy Graham</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> has described her concept poetically:</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">DOUBLE II<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">We are born as individuals, we grow embracing our unique identity<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">our unique features, bold ways, and beautiful markings<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">embracing all that we are, as we are, for who we are.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">A lifetime of freedom, freedom to embrace<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">expressing ourselves in our own skin, finding ourselves<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">time is constantly changing and we are constantly chasing<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">but let we be reminded that Age is just a number<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">we will grow old and hold on to being bold no matter what the number<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Fashion is my armour, but style is my identity.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">My second skin to express my inner beauty<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I modify and manipulate for you to see who I want to be<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I have the option and the freedom no matter what my number<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">No rules, no boundaries just styled to suit me<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">So, remember that my number doesn’t make me invisible<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I’m only wiser can you see age does not make me invisible<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">that real identity is built through style, which comes with age and wisdom.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I’m growing older and my wardrobes just getting bolder<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Because fashion helped me be, and you to see the beauty within me.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkB-l3sPw_9dqYvRt5RxW6RdIHDJpmoo-0PiLkEykD-4wQ3VxKwGF4e2ab6Xp3bJlZeNlyZVqEEohBmXWZT9Fo0xP03G_3mHGtBG_J2kdxnv7kIIVWSl0h15t3h8-JHeHFqJTmv-05oxAP/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="1316" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkB-l3sPw_9dqYvRt5RxW6RdIHDJpmoo-0PiLkEykD-4wQ3VxKwGF4e2ab6Xp3bJlZeNlyZVqEEohBmXWZT9Fo0xP03G_3mHGtBG_J2kdxnv7kIIVWSl0h15t3h8-JHeHFqJTmv-05oxAP/s640/image.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center" class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">A further designer to include in this cyber creative category is </span><a href="http://www.avrobertson.com/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">A V Roberston</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">, who<span style="background: white;">specialises in embellished womenswear and accessories which launched in 2015 by Amie Victoria Robertson. The London educated designer studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, graduating in 2014 with her unusual collection combining black oversized polo necks with cut out sections, clustered with hand made iridescent flowers.</span><span style="background: white; color: #8c8c8c;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333;">Her London Fashion Week debut i</span>n February 2016 with Fashion East<span style="background: white; color: #333333;"> attracted American designer Marc Jacobs to check out her 14-piece collection</span> for Autumn Winter 16. The Show styled by Katie Grand was presented at The Tate Britain. The Designer based the collection on 'Alien wanderers falling to Earth,' their iridescent spores germinating in Earth's fertile atmosphere, bursting through seams and spreading across the backdrop of veering stripes and the collection signified the brand's trademark aesthetic, combining contemporary embellishment specific to the brand with casual, modern silhouettes. <span style="background: white;">She has also created a capsule collection for ASOS Black.</span></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="font8" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This aesthetic captures my styling imagination and interest in sociology, and one of my favourite styling stories is the future druid, taking the ancient lore of a spiritual race and showing how it is contemporary and beyond, relevant to a natural creative motivation which it’s clearly demonstrated is alive and kicking. Below are images from a shoot based on this concept.</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="letter-spacing: .7pt; mso-font-width: 98%;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfiT2ortJgr05-ImjyuLx-X7DyZIVR5_osWmxMkeayWzeKZe5ZOGF89hdyoJOjOFDPn1XDLyEimnKv8V9ALhyphenhyphenni2ajCJHgbtodo5sEoDHcz-NkflAPTYmvKBMtaOxW2I61tehVlgwIBzZb/s1600/Jacki+Raya+%25283+of+8%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="934" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfiT2ortJgr05-ImjyuLx-X7DyZIVR5_osWmxMkeayWzeKZe5ZOGF89hdyoJOjOFDPn1XDLyEimnKv8V9ALhyphenhyphenni2ajCJHgbtodo5sEoDHcz-NkflAPTYmvKBMtaOxW2I61tehVlgwIBzZb/s640/Jacki+Raya+%25283+of+8%2529.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicz1LSn6lJg4UodRJ4tb0VGID3QuX_BHoU-3ttr_rDMY1FbvW0dmz_tIfo7etmkDBCX-hNY43AJipaFC59RB_AVRgVKZbK9cNmHPonJ5Xm34k_faHuLoTwhukMjb6oqapnDPZ29omfvcWP/s1600/Jacki+Raya+%25288+of+8%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="934" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicz1LSn6lJg4UodRJ4tb0VGID3QuX_BHoU-3ttr_rDMY1FbvW0dmz_tIfo7etmkDBCX-hNY43AJipaFC59RB_AVRgVKZbK9cNmHPonJ5Xm34k_faHuLoTwhukMjb6oqapnDPZ29omfvcWP/s640/Jacki+Raya+%25288+of+8%2529.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Photography by Duncan Holmes, Make Up by Kirsten Hendry, Model Raya Mutch</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></div>Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-57276432757448341902017-05-10T06:15:00.000-07:002019-09-13T04:27:43.358-07:00KTZ menswear shootMy final shoot as part of the <a href="http://www.londonschoolofstyling.com/">London School Of Styling</a> beginners course was the menswear shoot, working with designers KTZ and professional models hot off exclusive designer campaign shoots. Here's my best images.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAgImdAzUWjCBe0zvrZqZiQHdFQ_-qLztrJkwlik5lo7gHzOAr6SfFFpekfwPTym0YbZF0ES8PDAGf6T0P5hca1u-T-5WUvqxgAbBRJAJKaAkj9M1teQQguNtFv5Xr3BUo7W3reFqUsppX/s1600/KTZ+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="467" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAgImdAzUWjCBe0zvrZqZiQHdFQ_-qLztrJkwlik5lo7gHzOAr6SfFFpekfwPTym0YbZF0ES8PDAGf6T0P5hca1u-T-5WUvqxgAbBRJAJKaAkj9M1teQQguNtFv5Xr3BUo7W3reFqUsppX/s640/KTZ+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUhYInr33p2jbKA7f8oS8ch_yqUKfsH63xyeWIS0rmtPc8gnHvvDCmiI7lMXHfGmvHnFghvEIEGBQJ-car1q8qyTQIypMLQxY848s44JjE8QzJ5oPruzoXyJNEyZxWNx3CktV8r8m0e4D/s1600/KTZ+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUhYInr33p2jbKA7f8oS8ch_yqUKfsH63xyeWIS0rmtPc8gnHvvDCmiI7lMXHfGmvHnFghvEIEGBQJ-car1q8qyTQIypMLQxY848s44JjE8QzJ5oPruzoXyJNEyZxWNx3CktV8r8m0e4D/s400/KTZ+2.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-10587662318762962017-05-09T09:02:00.000-07:002019-09-13T04:27:43.753-07:00Magical day -<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>See last week I was talking about finding somewhere to live in the countryside? Decided on the location - Aberfoyle in Stirlingshire.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivYQDs-8Lxv9T6r1zSl3KcqXFKkalQAJadHrJmmq6zq0pONMp9REivIIwfP9D7np_RcYhTX-UA-4oEjtcBbBNVXecF777VDKbV_znZlwwfTjikhNbmSZMWuo7VcgeywUdkkatBYCy7mCEf/s1600/Aberfoyle+map3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivYQDs-8Lxv9T6r1zSl3KcqXFKkalQAJadHrJmmq6zq0pONMp9REivIIwfP9D7np_RcYhTX-UA-4oEjtcBbBNVXecF777VDKbV_znZlwwfTjikhNbmSZMWuo7VcgeywUdkkatBYCy7mCEf/s640/Aberfoyle+map3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />I went for a walk there with my dad yesterday (route in the middle of the map is marked in white) and as you can see from the photos it's a stunning, magical place. It's a village with amazing scenery, not that far from Glasgow by car. The sun was baking down, the best day this year so far and we loved the lovely, perfectly named Faerie Walk. We were walking for 2 and a half hours, blissful day!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWzIwIPyQ0VA8ePwVXNGeDp_OWM8rdPlTkoA1KWW-nC5jytT3RL142u7zuvfMovC0HSoWDcVOiCZJtHlEefj76PNdciwftWr6OUxTmAwweOPf9oJlmiWh8Spl2rwPbO7tgn8ZdmfgxkBkZ/s1600/WP_20170508_15_44_17_Pro.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWzIwIPyQ0VA8ePwVXNGeDp_OWM8rdPlTkoA1KWW-nC5jytT3RL142u7zuvfMovC0HSoWDcVOiCZJtHlEefj76PNdciwftWr6OUxTmAwweOPf9oJlmiWh8Spl2rwPbO7tgn8ZdmfgxkBkZ/s640/WP_20170508_15_44_17_Pro.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx44fcixvTxEppJ8arKaKv8ybVp-32Gdx8Jv9fyKyKcw8KTj0CF41yY2bnCUkXKSxX2_0Ndps71p3w1nII72MUXIJV4B_b6oZmM5F9t_bPgVMaWfGIxBK4OU4wz_MMdkGZ5D7gri1QcFYR/s1600/WP_20170508_15_34_10_Pro.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx44fcixvTxEppJ8arKaKv8ybVp-32Gdx8Jv9fyKyKcw8KTj0CF41yY2bnCUkXKSxX2_0Ndps71p3w1nII72MUXIJV4B_b6oZmM5F9t_bPgVMaWfGIxBK4OU4wz_MMdkGZ5D7gri1QcFYR/s640/WP_20170508_15_34_10_Pro.jpg" width="640" /> </a>Pigs basking in the afternoon sun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7VMMi90UBsZmSfDeJt3TkeZkQfisvflWJIqonJAtSozRnhb8WFgs9bMRmJmdRcws0waWfEzdYsWlZht_jjoX-jGCNknzJdBek6iwBxa-lXWeY-SjG0CxyDPv-TJbhEzNOjZ3MzmQnZ4tw/s1600/Aberfoyle+montage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7VMMi90UBsZmSfDeJt3TkeZkQfisvflWJIqonJAtSozRnhb8WFgs9bMRmJmdRcws0waWfEzdYsWlZht_jjoX-jGCNknzJdBek6iwBxa-lXWeY-SjG0CxyDPv-TJbhEzNOjZ3MzmQnZ4tw/s640/Aberfoyle+montage.jpg" width="640" /> </a>A montage of photos from the walk </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRmUuj0Vxb4qhjAew1Rgku_K0HwXxAAiD_WyzvDJaM6RY9sO6GvLwg2EOKFuZs04ljK74nCuUA_gnhpmZA_eI3rKpFI62mVnffGti8H_9eXKKBvZjF6nvxhtZmmlZ1N8VNCnZ997dsa23/s1600/WP_20170508_16_10_43_Pro.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRmUuj0Vxb4qhjAew1Rgku_K0HwXxAAiD_WyzvDJaM6RY9sO6GvLwg2EOKFuZs04ljK74nCuUA_gnhpmZA_eI3rKpFI62mVnffGti8H_9eXKKBvZjF6nvxhtZmmlZ1N8VNCnZ997dsa23/s640/WP_20170508_16_10_43_Pro.jpg" width="640" /> </a>Beautiful bluebell woods </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Countryside relaxes me so much, and I had been unwell in April, and getting out is always my best remedy after sleeping to get fit, so it felt like a real reward.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4105549386373693915.post-40291105849495548782017-05-09T08:04:00.000-07:002019-09-13T04:27:44.150-07:00Designer profile - Cait<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Here's a profile of English designer based in Scotland, Cait.</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkbzsjERnPWQz7GfJZSihDLhFAI0m9LsdDbdKFogQjcgUA-lY2P3VBgz3Zo27ev2zH-ail580s5-fBHBan0GyAXLQhL4kH24NVf331gVDXku0qsc4_yzi-0KDuvzYtqKWB1tIsHK_752X/s1600/Alica+Cait+montage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkbzsjERnPWQz7GfJZSihDLhFAI0m9LsdDbdKFogQjcgUA-lY2P3VBgz3Zo27ev2zH-ail580s5-fBHBan0GyAXLQhL4kH24NVf331gVDXku0qsc4_yzi-0KDuvzYtqKWB1tIsHK_752X/s640/Alica+Cait+montage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>What were your earliest fashion influences?</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px; letter-spacing: 0px;">When I was younger - between the ages of seven and twelve - I always used to go to a family friends house on a </span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Saturday</span><span style="font-size: 12.8px; letter-spacing: 0px;"> morning while Dad was at the gym. She loves to shop so we would often head down to the local shopping centre and have a rummage through the sales. As I grew up I would go off with my friends at the weekend and spend my pocket money on clothes and </span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">accessories. </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Which designers inspire and continue to motivate you?</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">While I have a general style that I go by - the designers from which I seek inspiration range from Tommy Hilfiger to Zuhair Murad. I love the tomboy style of Tommy - the baggy jeans and oversized sweatshirts really fit well with my personal style. The consistent use of two solid colours in his collections makes the clothes instantly recognisable - and of course the heavy use of branding. While not everything appeals to me - his vintage stuff is iconic. At the complete opposite end of the spectrum is Zuhair Murad with his intricate detail and use of soft, fine fabrics. I particularly adore the use of floral appliqué on neutral coloured fabric. The effect is so unique and just makes the whole dress look beautifully elegant. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>How did you get into designing?</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I’ve always enjoyed buying clothes and styling myself but I had never considered making my own. That was until my Advanced Higher Art project came around. We had a choice of subject areas to explore, one of which was Textiles. I decided to go for it as I was so intrigued to learn how you make your own clothes. My aunt had some previous experience in making clothes so she taught me the basics and I went onto study Fashion Design and Manufacture at college.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Who inspired your personal style?</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I wouldn’t say there is one person in particular. I follow a lot of accounts on Instagram that inspire me, for example Kendall Jenner, Hailey Baldwin, Sarah Snyder and Alice Catherine. Asos Marketplace as well, their Instagram features a huge variety of designers and boutiques. A lot of their stuff is vintage so they’re quite unique pieces which I also love.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Did you consider other jobs in the fashion industry?</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I have a real interest in photography. Whilst on a recent holiday to Kenya I fell in love with photography all over again. Our rep said to me “you love photography but you just don’t take it seriously” and that will stick with me because he was so right. I would love to explore it more and see where it could take me.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>What was your route to develop your career so far?</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">During my time at college, I featured in Jacki Clark’s Checkmate fashion show as both a model and a designer which I really enjoyed. I also organised and featured in (as a designer) a fashion show at the end of college which was a perfect end to a brilliantly insightful two years. I completed my HND in June 2016 and have since been working in fashion retail but continuously find myself wanting more and hope to leave soon.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>What are your plans for the future?</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Ultimately, my goal is to have my own clothing line. I have designed a collection which I’m very excited about - however I need to continue to work on it to make it the best it can be. Once I’ve made the clothes in the collection I hope to either model or photograph them and then get word out about it and see what happens from there. I would love to showcase my clothes at London Fashion Week one day. It’s a huge goal and at the moment seems very far away, nevertheless I’m a firm believer in you can achieve anything if you work hard enough.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>What's the most important advice you can give to emerging designers?</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Don’t listen to people who try to change you. No one knows your style more than you so if you like it, stick with it! Fashion is a form of art and art is very subjective, if someone doesn’t like your particular style it doesn’t mean it’s bad or wrong. Be honest with yourself and you won’t have any regrets. </span><br /><br /><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicecaitlinn/">Cait on Instagram. </a></span></div>Jacki Clark - Stylisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583975051629246499noreply@blogger.com0