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What do we gain from observational drawing, using multiple techniques ?

Observational drawing permits us to learn more about our garments. By drawing it , we explore it, create our single vision of it and try to find its essence. The garment has an personality, and using different techniques singles out different traits of that personality. Using a big black marker, for example, can show its masculine shape, and using a beige pastel can concentrate on its texture.

What characteristics of your garment reveal its identity and function ?

I bought that blazer in a charity shop because I recognized myself in it. It is important for me to work with something with which I can have a connection, it makes it more enjoyable. And being the subject that I know the best , It is even more interesting to work on me , to deconstruct myself , to rebuild myself in a new way .Their is a refined masculine cut that gives the blazer a strong and independent identity. But its grayish beige sand color gives it a certain warmth. The silk in the inside shows tenderness and gives it lightness. The jacket seems elevated and floating.

It function would be giving formality to an look and would give a certain grace to the person that would wear it. Harry, who was my model for the observational drawing, adapted my personality by wearing it

Which elements of your garments have you found most interesting and why ?

It was interesting for me to discover that the label of my blazer was from an Japanese fashion brand, being an huge admirer of that culture, I felt even more connected to my garment. And I found that detail also very surprising because its shape and texture, gave it an very European style. I would have never thought that it was Japanese.

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