TALISA TRANTINO

My semester's work focuses on garments that are tailored to the personality of the wearer rather than solely tailored to their body measurements. The collection responds to the current issue of disposability and fast consumption of garments in a market where design is homogenised, bland and almost redundant. Consumers of today have been educated to have the latest the quickest, and what was once new is rapidly becoming old and obsolete in their wardrobes. This current paradox in fashion is having detrimental ecological, social and ethical effects on society and is yielding pieces that we don’t really want or love.

My collection aims to encourage a real sense of appreciation, love and possession, with pieces tailored personally to you. Each piece evokes integrity through its expression and the relationship it builds with the wearer; the jacket is a living remnant of your influences, how you are feeling and how you have lived. This strong notion builds emotional attachment with the owner, encouraging sustainable design and ensuring garment longevity.

I intend to yield bespoke pieces with a very strong sense of character. Personal detailing and functional shapes, encouraging the wearer to interact creatively with the piece, inspire the collection. Integral to the garments are the hidden details, such as linings, pockets and tagging which become areas of unexpected detail and character. The lining is one major focus and becomes a ‘piece of you’ through hand stitched patchwork remnants, prints and hidden features that only the owner knows. The notion of this quilted lining being close to the body is also a powerful image. Detachable draped shapes, which can be buttoned and unbuttoned to the classic core of the jacket, entice the wearer to become more expressive and vary the styling throughout the life of their jacket.

Ultimately, I would like my jacket to become a living heirloom of our existence. My work will entail much research into slow and bespoke production processes that pay tribute to the art and skill of tailoring and considered design. The final outcome is intended to have an artistic aesthetic to it.

See: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/chanel-jacket.jpg