So, it's final major project time at The London College of Fashion and after 3 long, sleep deprived years of studying the finishing line is finally within sight. Having said that the next year is possibly going to be the most stressful of them all, especially as the f.m.p brief is completely open to each student's personal choice and imagination!
Throughout my fashion communication media degree I have always been particularly drawn to the ideologies of the feminine form within our western culture and how a woman's physical appearance contributes to the way they are perceived in society. From the routine practice of wearing make-up, piercings and tattoos, the class connotations linked to diamonds and jewellery and the extremes of body modification; for centuries women have been manipulating and enhancing their bodies but for what purpose? Surely not solely for the purpose of attracting the opposite sex? This is what I intend to research, challenge and study for my chosen final project compiled in the form of a self-created fashion culture magazine using commissioned and personally written articles, in-depth interviews, visually rich photo shoots and collaborative work featuring other creative students within The University of the Arts, London.
I have begun my research by looking at the art of body art and tattooing. I myself have a couple of tattoos and I am also lucky to have a few friends at university who's bodies have been turned into walking canvasses! The perfect source of inspiration and research. I am collecting my research visually through photography and drawing so here are a few taster images courtesy of a couple of willing uni friends! Thanks Kerry and Charlotte x
