GOING FORWARD
I have chosen the KNITTING SPECIALISATION which will help me in developing knits for movement to be incorporated in the suit. I would like to have them "blend in"with the suit. For example, have knit with pin stripes
The show was a good insight into the realisation of my ideas. But now they have to come alive. I could see the fit and movement on someone in a wheelchair and gain feedback into how to develop. Fitting is something I definintely need to work on. I will work on choosing the right models for the final show and from early on listening to their needs. Which are individual to the persons disability, and general in terms of accessifying fashion.
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THE SUIT is something I need to dig into. The smallest of details can mean the biggest changes. Simply a length change, or singe or double breasted jacket, can have a completely different audience. God is in the details, as they say. I will look into existing suit brands to analyse the differences and possibilities.
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WHAT IS A FORMAL WARDROBE? Is another research route. What is 'formal' in 2018 and what will it be? Has it really even changed? And does it need to?
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Finally, DISABILITY LOCALITY. My current research forms around knowledge of my brother and home life. I know want to reach out to Amsterdam and Netherlands based models and brands to gain insight into what is needed, and how it can be done. Some suggest that looking as 'normal' as possible is a goal of disabled people. Whatever normal may be?
ABLE-ISM IN THE MEDIA BY MARK STATHAM
What consists of a FORMAL wardrobe? Which pieces are key/needed/used.
Suit, Blouse, trousers, coat
Dutch brand altering everyday wear for wheelchair users.
Zips at the side seams
Pockets on side of thigh
Elastic
Seated position