Fabric choice for final garment

After researching fabrics on Goldhawk road during my trip to London I decided that none of the fabrics I found were Suitable for my design. So I contacted a London soho fabric shop, The Berwick Street Fabric Shop and requested further samples. The samples I was sent were much more suitable for my design but way out of my price range as most were £59 per metre!
The fabric I finally decided on a bulletproof fabric as its strong, thick, heavyweight and slightly stretchy which is perfect for my design. I was shown this fabric by a lecturer and was supposed to cost around £25 a metre, but I bought it through college so it only cost £3 per metre, BARGAIN!

80's inspired shirt dress

During the last few pattern cutting sessions in College we have been working on manufacturing a shirt dress. After making the pattern I had an idea to use colour blocking and 80's inspiration. I chose the colours, neon yellow, hot pink, vibrant orange, silky teal and contrasting purple. I decided on these colours because they complimented each other. I used poppers as an easy open fasten. I am planning a photo shoot inspired by the 80's. Watch this space!
Below are a few images of the final outcome.

Trip to London 30.3.13

On the 30th march 2013 I went to london in search of fabric and inspiration towards my final garment at college. I went with the thought of tailoring,angles and sharpness. Along with a cheeky trip to Brick Lane. When walking through London I found 2 inspiring things. One was a lampshade and the other architecture outside London euston station. The angles and lines were exactly what I was looking for.
After visiting Goldhawk Road for fabrics shops, I went to Brick Lane. It's my favourite place ever! I love vintage fashion it adds character to an outfit and gives individuality. After exploring Brick Lane for 6 hours, I came away with a beautiful pair of vintage, studded Dr Martens, gold hoop earrings, a neon blue beanie hat, (which is bang on trend!) and rounded sunglasses.