Setareh Mohtarez

My inspiration of voluminous skirt shape was inspired by a New York fashion designer, Setareh Mohtarez. I recognized this designer is because I watched a Chinese female singer Joey Yung's London concert 2011 at Royal Albert Hall from last year. She wore a blue shimmering galaxy inspired dress that was really attracted me. Joey Yung revealed that she found this designer while surfing the internet and fell in love with Setareh's designs 'Brightness Dawn' collection 2009; this has related to my final collection.

Peter Pilotto - Chinese Masks inspiration

I quite like Peter Pilotto's latest Autumn/Winter collection 2012 which has used the inspiration of the Chinese Masks and Japanese elements. This is what I had been inspired on Chinese Masks too. I picked some shapes from Chinese masks for print ideas; But he uses Chinese masks concept for tailoring.

Final Major Project 2012

My final major project will be using the same theme from indigo project, but added some new elements in it. I've researched some Chinese decorations such as lanterns, Chinese firecrackers, moon cakes, Chinese coins in Chinese New Year, Dragon boat festival and Moon cake festival; also the Chinese calligraphy of 100 Chinese surnames. I feel passionate to put Chinese elements into my collection.

Premiere Vision - Paris

When we arrive to Paris, 2 or 3 students including me volunteers for helping to setup the Indigo fronts on the stand in the Premiere Vision.

'Chinese Culture' Spring/Summer 2013

Technical drawings for indigo project

Indigo fronts with print samples

Toile - 'Chinese Culture' Spring/Summer 2013