Bin Bag Window Display and Mannequin Techniques

 

During my first term at The Fashion Retail Academy, for the L4 Visual Display Course, we created  windows using bin bags as the key element.

 

We created the entire skirt using only bin bags and wire mesh as a slight under structure. We then created flowers to add texture, including ironing some of the bags to add a matt finish. The head piece used wire shaped into a circle using a gym ball as a mould, which we then embellished with white bin bag flowers. The back wall was then covered in straight lines of black electrical tape to add depth and interest.

 

 

Mannequin Techniques- First Term

This dress was created using two separate pieces of fabric. The fabric had to be kept the original size, therefore no scissors could be used. Instead, we used pins to create draping, ruching and pleats to create a quite simple but beautiful garment.

This was a simple grouping exercise, whereby we had to chose themed outfits from the mock shop and create an effective pyramid grouping.