Creative Design: Undergraduate

Lipstick on His Collar

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Abstract

Lipstick is much more than a make-up product that colors the lips; it is a powerful tool of seduction that has been used since ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Lipstick on His Collar celebrates a sense of powerful femininity through the imagery of lipstick. The textile design explores the theme of camouflage through both the social camouflage of wanting to be accepted by society and the visual blending of colors. Block printing and silk painting techniques were used for surface designs. The garment is designed to fall between the constraints of lingerie and ready-to-wear. The patterns were created primarily using Optitex PDS. The detailed trims pull from the past, while the flirty silhouette and pattern are more youthful and modern.  This vintage/modern dichotomy is also reflected across the two garments; the floor length kimono is rooted in the past with modernization in the silhouette while the romper is fresh with vintage-y details. 

Keywords: Art Deco, lingerie, Block printing

How to Cite:

Forstenhausler, L. N. & Baytar, F., (2020) “Lipstick on His Collar”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.12143