Tribal/80’s Fashion

Me

< Hi my Name is Nicole Mc Kenna. I created this PowerPoint for my contextual influences unit.

Theme

< My theme is AFRICAN TRIBAL. My era of study is the 80’s. I mixed theses together and came up with 80’s meets tribal. I was inspired to do this theme as African culture interests me and I love the bright bold colors that come with the 80’s.When I started to research the theme I got really exited about the design ideas I had.

Research< I researched different images and tribes which related with Africa, tribal ,80’s, colors, etc…

I created this piece of work in my surface pattern class taking my tribal,80’s theme into account.I used crayons and ink to

create this tribal piece of mark making. I have scanned it on to the computer and used it for different pieces of work.

Imaged solarisedThis is the same image that scanned on and I used pixlir to highlight it and I used the solarize tool to create more of a bright neon affect.

Leg warmers

Mini skirts

Ra-ra skirts

Velcro straps

Shoulder pads

Leotards

Spandex

Suit jackets

Leather jackets

Tracksuit pants

Many different styles that were popular in the 80’s and in tribal style too, As you can see in the photos to your right.

80’s

Above two vests tribal prints.

Below (left )Versace jacket.

Hairstyles tribal/80’s style

Red hair

Big curly flowinghair long

high pony

tail

Big messy

hair

Tribal with

feathers hair

Tribal colours

80’s

Explanation

< I am really enjoying my theme and

throughout this power point you will see different

pieces of work that I have created based on my

theme of African tribal and the era of 80’s.

< You will also see the different digital imaging I

was able to create from my own pieces of work

by scanning work on to the computer and

saving it there first and also using photographs.

< I found lots of information on the tribal theme

then I cross referenced my research with 80’s

and I was ready to create new tribal designs and talk about my tribal meets 80’s theme

Tribal influences and

inspirations

Image of bone earrings I solarised the image of the bones

they were tribal influences.

Tribal tattoo its high lightened using pixlir.

This image is of tribal prints its solarised on pixlir. I was influenced by different tribal prints, I created some of f my own tribal patterns using ink, crayons, markers, block foam printing etc.

African people and cultures inspired me in many ways African people have many beliefs and usually create there clothing from natural products.

What influenced me Weapons, colours, bones, feathers, straw, Tattoos, Africa, tribal prints, beads, plants, designers.

80’s fashion icon

80’s fashion icons

Tribal fashion icons

Nicki

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Mara Hoffman

Who: Mara HoffmanWhat: Spring 2012

Where: MexicoDesigner Mara Hoffman blended Aztec designs, rope necklaces and Mexican neon print from head to toe–literally! Models donned Mexican fabric in their hair and even in their espadrilles for Hoffman's spring collection. The designer's overall concept stayed true to its name, 'Mexican Mamas' as the garments were fun, flirty and culturally stylish. Although its Mexican it Has all the makings of tribal inspiration.

Edun

Who: Edun

What: Spring 2012 Ready-to-Wear

Where: Africa

Edun–a label known for its ties to Africa–encourages trade between various African countries and the West, However

this the first time we saw Africa's presence in the aesthetics of the runway collection. Edun provided a modern look

with mismatched traditional African prints, dye patterns and beaded necklaces. Some of the pieces are made in

Africa by artisans, giving the overall collection a true essence of Africa.

My Tribal designs

Zebra inspired leggings and 1/2 vest top

Tribal print dress body con dress low cut back

High waisted floor length fishtail skirt with stiffened frills.

Tribal print body con dress 3/4 length sleeves , V-neck

My designs

The designs that I came up with from my research into the tribal theme gave me the inspiration and ideas to design some of the clothing above in the images. I used many African /tribal aspects like African animals (zebra), tribal prints and tribal flowers in those designs.I have done different patterns ones that are also in-style this season and looked I have at the recent trends and styles for summer 2012-13.

Digital imagery

I scanned on a tribal drawing that I done in my surface pattern class I used it on pixlir.com to created a tribal vest top design.

Pixlir.comUsing layers in pixlir.com I was able to put

the tribal pattern print behind the image of

the 80’s style dress and then I cut around

the dress and cut it out to leave the tribal

print. Example on next slide….

Tribal print 80’s style dress!

References

www.coilhouse.net

www.mirror80.com

www.whowhatwear.com

www.vagabondnyc.blogspot.com

www.devybarnes.com

http://amazing-fashion-

models.blogspot.com/2010/11/fashion-trends-are-not-

constant-one.html

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=tribal+fashion+

icons&view=detail&id=71D77DDA559990FF29E3A3AEF8E

036A55F381137&first=0&FORM=IDFRIR