We spent a lesson in the computer lab to create a colour swatch that originates from our chosen photograph. Our location is a small area near East Village. Although it is quite far from the school, we felt that this location is the best representation of the theme we were aiming for which is urban with a hint of edge.
One of the most common scenes in New York is perhaps the fire escapes. I could not resist the urge to take a typical photo of horizontal platforms, stairs and ladders stacked up on the side of a building. I was particularly interested in the presence of black metallic surfaces in this space, which made me think about incorporating leather-like materials into the garment to reflect a similar texture. I was also interested in the pattern of the stair railings, as well as the borders of the windows and the outdated fire hydrants. The faded posters and the graffiti art also added hints of bold colours to the location.
As you can see, the colour swatch largely consists of brown and blue shades which comes from the walls and the windows of the building. After observing all the pictures that were taken at the location, I started putting together the moodboard below
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