Fabrics Are Here!

I'm so excited, some of the fabrics arrived today. Here's a snap shot of what I've got together so far...

I've still got to order some blue satin and chiffon, green apple chiffon and some coral coloured chiffon before I've got everything I need.

But of course what's fashion without a little drama! I was also expecting to get green apple satin in this order but recieved this instead...

Im not really sure if it'd make a nice dress, perhaps a fairly decent table cloth? haha. Hopefully Ill have the green satin to replace it in the next couple of weeks. Fingers crossed.

The Wonderland Collection

As I mentioned before I've decided to change the name of the first collection to the 'Wonderland' Collection and I've created a collection logo! Here it is:

I plan on doing the promotional shoot for the collection in a garden and the idea of a wonderland just fits perfectly with the style of the gowns. So of course I wanted a logo that fit with the direction I was taking the collection. What do you think?

Dreams of Fashion...

So I had a dream about sewing last night! I woke up this morning and literally laughed to myself. I'll admit it wasn't a very glamorous dream, I was sewing satin jumpsuits, lol. Although I do have to admit that they were very cute.

The whole dream really got me thinking though, about the  affect that fashion has on people. I'm sure there are alot of people out there who have the belief that the idea of fashion is just that, that they're only clothes and people pay too much attention to the superficial but it's so much more. Fashion is such an escape, its fun, and there's no rules. It's the ultimate way to express yourself and show who you really are.

I really don't think I could be more happy with the direction my life is taking and I'm so excited to show my true self through 6 amazing dresses that are so much more than 'only clothes'.

Creation.

Its been pretty exciting over the last month or so as everything Alyssa-Jane has started to happen so quickly. The dress form has arrived and the fabrics will be delivered this week, then the actual production of the gowns can start.

Ive also renamed the line, 'The Wonderland Collection'. I had orignally decided to call the line 'An Affair To Remember' but I just felt that the direction I wanted to go with the shoot and the style of the gowns fit better with the fantasy of a wonderland.

I've also been working really hard on trying to organise the promotional shoot for the collection. I've found a fantastic photographer who has agreed to work on the project and I'm meeting with models for a fitting in early January. I've also decided on a shoot location, I really want to shoot the collection at the botanical gardens in Coffs Harbour, it's so beautiful and it just feels like the perfect place to portray the gowns.

There's also lots of events coming up for Alyssa-Jane. The label will be featuring in a 'Launch My Label' fashion show in Sydney in early March and will also hopefully be on display at fashion exposed in March.

Everything is definately coming together and its so exciting!

x

Fabric Sourcing Pt2

So I've made a last minute decision and Im changing one of the dresses, eek! I feel like the grey colour doesnt really match with the other gowns in the collection so I've decided to change the colour of the grey dress and make it a baby pink colour. I still want to keep the same style but rather than try and find a ruffle material for the skirt Im going to make it from satin and chiffon.

These are the colours I've decided on:
http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=b21efd45-ab26-4879-a4a2-ec54a9a2be76
http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=a55dbd81-68b4-49ac-a4e3-ef7bff6026c7
http://www.fabric.com/fall-fashion-sale-bridal-fabric-wide-chiffon-bridal-fabric-chiffon-fabric-ivory.aspx?cm_vc=756b1813-cbc1-43b3-84bd-29889bf8fb7b

Alyssa x

Fabric Sourcing

At the moment in focusing all my energy on sourcing fabrics for the first collection and I didnt realise what a huge task it would be. There's so many beautiful fabrics out there! Im having a really hard time choosing just one or two for each garment. At the moment my fabrics 'shopping list' is a little all over the place. I have fabrics coming from four different stockists, the majority of which are Australian based companies. The rest of my fabrics are coming from the US. Here's a list of the gowns fabrics and the suppliers for each.


BLUE
http://www.theremnantwarehouse.com.au/gallery/Elka%20Satin.jpg%20X%203.jpg (in regent)
http://www.tessuti-shop.com/products/midnight-ombre

YELLOW
http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=d1505966-8c7a-41ac-9fd2-28097388e80b

PURPLE
http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=bcaed28f-dae1-4e28-8e4a-e07aa4b415a9
http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=b771fdfb-2dca-4c1e-8af1-c0b0ced1ed59

GREY

http://theremnantwarehouse.com.au/gallery/ruffles.jpg
http://www.emgreenfield.com/minfo2.asp?strID=11481&strphoto=photo2 (in dark grey)

CORAL/PINK
http://www.tessuti-shop.com/products/cerise-ombre
http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=f4ca1e3e-b8e2-4904-b048-08043598a41c

GREEN
http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=9f565e32-d7e9-4efe-8bf3-c20f91cc8947
http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/chiffon-fabric/chiffon-soft-sage-fabric-.htm


Alyssa x

The Start Of Something New...

Its a very exciting time for Alyssa-Jane, the first collection has been finalised and fabrics are currently being sourced. Im really excited to be working on the collection myself and am looking forward to having the collection finished and ready to go on show. At this stage Im hoping to have the collection completely finished by March 2011. Stay tuned for more details.

Alyssa x