The beauty of imperfection.

1. Practical techniques

1.1. Distressig {90s grunge era}

1.1.1. Distressing is very imperfect but is still interesting and beautiful.

1.1.2. research designers who have been known for using distressing in their collections : Alexander Mcqueen/Zsa Zsa bellagio

1.2. Make samples using a variety of different materials and fabrics

1.3. Preserving flowers

1.4. Fabric manipulation to form flowers

2. Wabi-Sabi

2.1. Research the aesthetic and the principles it depicts.

2.2. Artists/designers/photographers who follow or use wabi-sabi.

2.3. What does it mean to me?

2.4. How is it applied to my brief?

3. Insects.

3.1. Moths/beetles/butterflys

3.2. Insect inspired fashion/ research designers who have been inspired by insects.

3.3. Moths are considered 'ugly' compared to butterflys. Why? Are they imperfect?

4. Decaying flowers.

4.1. Primary research - photo the process of the decay each day.

4.2. Secondary research - look at photographers/artists/designers

4.3. Alexander Mcqueen/Giambattista Valli.