Three Look Capsule
Sportswear Basics
An experiment in digital first approach to pattern creation, the capsule is three variations on a wide leg single pleat pant paired with relaxed shoulder top designs. The pieces are intended to be fitted at the waist, but comfortable and unrestrictive. Understated and ready for the day.
The first look is a jumpsuit has a bloused top and drop shoulder with subtle gathers at the shoulder. The collar frames the front, but rests naturally, unobtrusive. The second look is simplified separates, the pants are traditional and multifunction, the top has billowy shoulder shape that falls flat in front and catches at the hip in back. The final look is a variation on the second: denim pants repeating the front pleat, but with a closer cut and slight knee shaping. The tee is again a pullover poncho-like fit that drapes off the shoulder. The jacket is a simple coverup with a raglan yoke construction, cropped sleeve and straight lines. More detail bellow.
Concept
Many people primarily wear pants, or there are at periods of life when they choose to. Still it’s surprisingly hard to find consistent fits and styles that just work.
David Lynch: Yes, absolutely. I am searching for a good pair of pants. I never found a pair of pants that I just love. I like comfortable pants and clothes I can work in, that I feel comforable in. I don't really like to get dressed up. I like to wear the same thing every day and feel comforable. It's a fit, it's a kind of feeling, and if they're not right, which they never are, it's a sadness. You know, it interrupts the flow of happiness. I'm working on it, believe me.
Demographics
Aged out of fast fashion and want fitted clothes (30+)
College educated, typically
HHI $150- $450K, practical with disposable income, but secure and unlikely to broadcast status.
Psychographics
Active with varying activities throughout the day. Not tied to a single setting. Appreciates fashion and somewhat exacting, but sometimes prefers a uniform or at least garments that can work in most settings, disinterested in the mental effort of dressing.
Garment Details
Look 1 – Tencel Jumpsuit
Button-front jumpsuit with cuffed pant and a contrast collar. The main fabric is a dress weight Tencel with a subtle texture. The collar is a slub linen blend with horizontal ribs. The waist is fitted, the bodice is slightly bloused. There’s gathering bellow the shoulder yoke for shaping, largely hidden behind the collar. Shoulder is slightly extended, bound armholes and back neck
The pants have a matching center button placket, and a single pleat for casual ease. Slash front pockets with a contrast accent similar to the collar.
The collar was inspired by a vintage day dress. More details: 40s Day Dress.
Look 2 – Popover Shirt/ Twill Pants
Popover cotton shirt with contrast front placket. The primary fabric is a muted stripe shirting with delicate crumpled texture. The contrast is repeated from look 1, a Tencel woven. Buttons are again gunmetal. Two center front, and also a button sleeved plackets.
Pants are from a weighty brushed twill in a blush sandy color. Like the jumpsuit, it’s a fitted waist with hip slash pockets and single pleats. There are back welt pockets, they can be worn cuffed or straight.
Look 3 – Sleek Jacket / Darkwash Denim
A simple button front jacket with patch pockets and a partially hidden fly front. The sleeves are cropped, there’s a hem vent. The sleeves are a yoked/raglan hybrid. No collar.
The jeans are a variation on the other two pants. Cut a little closer with a knee dart and simple hem. They have a fitted waist, front pleat, front slash pockets and back patch pockets.
The micro stripe jersey tee has no shoulder seams and takes a slouch shape like a poncho.
Rendering in Clo 3D
Garment patterns were developed in Clo 3D to fit a sample size. Avatar measurements were set to match a physical dress form. The garments were also rendered and animated.
There have been recent updates to a schematic “Toon” material settings. This was used to create additional schematic images and video.
Toon is a common rendering format, where lighting and shadows are exaggerated using a stepped gradient, instead of the continuous lighting a render engine normally applies. It’s also possible to apply surreal contrasts and glows.
