Research

Relationship between fashion and architecture:

Fashion and architecture revolve around the scale of the human form to signify their dimensions, requiring an understanding of mass as well as space

Michiko Koshino’s pleating and folding techniques mirror the structures and surfaces of modern architecture. Many of her deisngs are based on architectonic principles that underpin traditional garment construction with an architectural frame work. 

"Issey Miyake creates moulded body casts that form a superstructure around the wearer""

"Alexander McQueen encases his models in cages and tanks"

Having done some research I came across an exhibition which focused on the connection between fashion and architecture. 

Clothing and buildings have echoed each other in form and appearance. They share the primary function of providing shelter and protection for the body, they also create space and volume.

There are also some significant differences which include; proportion, size and shape which all differ.

Another way in which architecture has influenced fashion:

Continuum Fashion’s “strvct” features the same triangulated buttressing that gives bridges their strength. The shoe is wearable, and is lined with a patent-leather inner sole. The shoe includes a coating of synthetic rubber on the bottom for traction.

“Strvct” refers to structure. Having used 3d printed nylon, although the shoe appears delicate, the forms are rather unbelievably strong while also being extra lightweight.