new brief

ive been home for the weekend so haven't got as much research as i would like. our brief is to design 4-6 coats to sit along with our previous collection. they have to incorporate a puffer and a raincoat element into each one. ive been thinking about using my prints from my retro swing collection as trims or smaller details to make sure each coat can be worn with a number of different outfits. i was also thinking about using the puffer element for smaller sections like sleeves or collars to make the silhouette more sophisticated. while i was at home, i went shopping and took some photos of current coats on the highstreet to gain some ideas to help me with designing my collection such as trims, fastenings and different ways of quilting.

here are some of the photos taken in TKMaxx in Guiseley, Leeds, which means some are more high end than the usual highstreet:

i really like the way this coat fastens, the design feature of the lapels and the button fastening add another detail to the collar area, making it more attractive to the customer.

i like the oversized hood on this coat which acts like a sort of cape over the shoulders when worn down. i also like the high zip fastening which would make the coat warmer to wear, fitting the brief.

i find the way that only the top part is quilted, which has given me some inspiration for my designs, i also like the fur collar, although it would have to be detachable for it to be suitable to be worn in the rain.