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The A 5 Art show
8 Dec 2018

The A 5 Art show

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, Photography | 6

I want to share a project I am involved in. Every two years we have a resident art show – including paintings and other art work they have produced. The items are sold and all the proceeds go to support … Continued

Art, Creativity, tenants, work
Landscape photography
17 Nov 2018

Landscape photography

by fabrickated | posted in: Photography | 16

I have never really understood landscape photography. Although I love the landscape, and there is nothing better than going for a walk in the woods, I have not found it an interesting photography subject. Even when the place is stunning, … Continued

landscape, photography, trees
Still life photography
27 Oct 2018

Still life photography

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, Photography | 8

Still life experiments When I made my book I wanted lots of photographs of people, to illustrate its central message of dressing for your colouring. That meant I had to learn the basics of portrait photography and I was pleased … Continued

bright colours, colour, Irving Penn, photography, still life
Irving Penn – fashion photographer
13 Oct 2018

Irving Penn – fashion photographer

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, History of fashion, Inspiration, Photography | 5

This week, in Photography 2, we are required to learn about a famous photographer. I chose Irving Penn (1917-2009), one of the world’s best fashion photographers. The image below is of Lisa Fonssagrives, a  super model of her day. Born … Continued

1950s, Irving Penn, photography, still life
English (and Welsh) country dancing
2 Oct 2018

English (and Welsh) country dancing

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, Photography | 4

Back to school for Photography 2 Last week we had to produce six photos, so I looked up local events. I found the Stroud Folk Festival was scheduled. We had actually been along the previous year and I knew it would … Continued

clogs, Cotswolds, dancing, folkwear, music, Stroud
Photographing a fashion show
28 Aug 2018

Photographing a fashion show

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Fabric printing, Inspiration, Photography | 6

After two terms Nick and I have finished our beginners’ photography course at Morley college in South London. The course ended with a show of the students work – beginners, intermediate and level three. We wandered through the work and … Continued

fashion show, hand painted silk, Morley c, photography
Making Life more Beautiful
7 Aug 2018

Making Life more Beautiful

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Inspiration, Photography | 18

About 100 people attended my book launch. There was lots of time to meet new people (all photographs are by Laura Shimili). There was plenty to eat. Samosas, two types of Iraqi bread buns (one vegan, one vegetarian), lemon cup … Continued

#fabrickatedbook #makinglifemorebeautiful, family, food
The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 1
17 Jul 2018

The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 1

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Inspiration, Photography, WIP (work in progress) | 18

My last post got a fantastic response – over 25 comments, and many of you have signed up to the Sewalong. A sewalong, for those who haven’t had a go before, is an opportunity for a group of people to … Continued

#dresslikefrida, cross-cultural, folkwear, Frida Kahlo, Huipil, inspiration, Mexico
Frida Khalo exhibition at the V&A
3 Jul 2018

Frida Khalo exhibition at the V&A

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, Photography | 17

  Years ago I read an article about how Frieda Khalo’s personal wardrobe, make up, accessories and artefacts had been carefully preserved for over 50 years. I decided then that one way or another I would get to see this … Continued

exhibition, Frida Khalo, jewellery, Mexico, style, V&A
Too busy to blog
20 May 2018

Too busy to blog

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Organisation, Photography | 23

I have spent all weekend watching the royal wedding, followed by the football! Weren’t the dresses/hats/goals impressive? Not. Actually I have been sitting in the sun with my daughter Charlotte. Wearing linen dresses. Mine by YSL. Charlotte’s by me (with … Continued

book writing, linen, summer

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