Creating false eyebrows

To get our creative ideas flowing, Branka showed us how to create false eyebrows that we could adhere to the face, using a variety of materials. After showing us how to create the pieces, she then asked us to create our own based on the theme we had picked.

Products:
-Liquid latex
-Assortment of feathers
-Sequins
-Wig lace

Step by step:
-Cut out an eyebrow shape in the wig lace
-Begin to build up the brow by applying individual feathers to the wig lace which have been dipped in liquid latex
-Add sequins where desired to create an edgy, tribal eyebrow

My created eyebrow

Evaluation:
I really loved this lesson because I didn't know that the technique to create these eyebrows was so simple. I loved the creative aspect of the lesson and being able to just have free reign with my design was something that was really fun. I added an array of natural looking feathers to my eyebrow design in keeping with the tribal theme. I also added some golden coloured sequins which worked as a nice contrast. I really loved learning this technique and look forward to experimenting with different materials in future to create some beautiful designs.

Created headpiece

Products/tools
-Buckram
-Pins
-Hot glue gun
-Pins
-Cling film
-Pintail comb
-Polystyrene head
-Assortment of feathers
-Straw

Health and Safety
-Ensure to be careful when using the hot glue gun as the glue is very hot and can burn the skin
-Ensure the polystyrene head is wrapped in cling film to prevent burning the head

Step by step
-Firstly, draw a circle shape in a piece of buckram using tailors chalk.
-Cut out the circle and rinse it under warm water until it becomes tacky.
-Mould the circle around the top of a polystyrene head ensuring to smooth out edges and pin into place.
-Allow to dry overnight.
-Cut a strip out of buckram for the Zebra mane and rinse under warm water.
-Mould the top to the middle of the head and pin into place.
-Sellotape the end of the strip to the table to keep it straight whilst it dries. (See images for reference)
-Once dry, take the strip off the head and begin to create holes in a V shape down the length of the mane for the feathers.
-Pin the strip to the top of the head and stick the feathers through the holes gluing into place with the hot glue gun.
-Start with the blue feathers at the front of the head and work in a pattern of black/white/black/white to create the zebra mane effect.
-Once the glue has fully dried, glue the strip to the circular buckram leaving gaps for the hair grips to stick in. (this will ensure the headpiece is extra sturdy)
-Cut off the excess buckram around the strip.
-Secure the headpiece to the polystyrene head.
-Take some straw and create a long plait with excess straw at each end.
-Glue the plait around the headpiece to hide the base of the glued feathers.
-Once dry, add additional piece of straw to each side of the headpiece and the back, to build up the volume.
-Allow to dry fully.


 

 

Cap made from buckram

Mane made from buckram

Gluing the feathers

The finished headpiece

Evaluation:

I was really happy with my finished headpiece and think it reflected both my tribal research and fashion research on headpieces. Taking inspiration from Alexander McQueen's Savage Beauty Exhibition really inspired me to create a feathered headdress. This is the first headpiece I have ever created so I was really happy with the final result.

The head piece was relatively easy to make after I had established how I could construct it. I didn't struggle with any aspect of putting the headpiece together because I think that I had planned the construction very well with some help and input from Emma and Clare. The piece was very time consuming to create because I had to ensure each feather was fully glued and dried before moving onto the next one but it was well worth it when I saw the finished result. At first I was going to stick feathers to the piece in larger groups but I am pleased that I decided to stick them individually as it really helped to create the volume that I wanted. Adding the straw detail around the base of the buckram really helped to finish off the piece and I was especially happy with how I built up the straw gradually at the sides and back.

I honestly do not think that I would change anything about this piece and I was completely pleased with the finished result. Although I don't think I could improve it in any way as it looked better than I ever imagined, I think that in future I just need to continue developing my skills in order to create even better pieces in future. If I was going to be extra critical, I probably could have benefitted from using less glue when gluing the mane to the buckram base as I did find it slightly hard to get pins through the piece for the assessment but that is my only criticism.

Overall, I am really happy with my final piece and think that it worked really well with the makeup and hair that I created.

Tribal in fashion

To try and find inspiration for my fashion hair and makeup look, I turned to music videos, books, magazines and the internet for inspiration. It wasn't difficult for me to soon realise that the tribal theme has inspired many different varieties of work across artists of different fields.

In Music

The first music video that I thought of with a strong tribal theme was Rihanna's 'Where have you been' video from album 'Talk that talk'. The video references many different cultures and is not primarily themed around tribes. A clear reference to the Hindu god Shiva is seen showing a variety of influences, however it does have strong tribal references throughout the video.

During the video, a number of African tribal references can be seen. During the first chorus, Rihanna can been seen dancing in what appears to be a dessert surrounded by men who are clearly identified as tribesmen. The men are shirtless and have various materials wrapped around their waists. This indicates the tribal theme as in many tribes, the people clothe themselves in anything that they can find.

 

During the dance routine, Rihanna and the men are seen dancing around the fire. In many African tribes, rituals an ceremonies include fire dancing so this is a strong link to the tribal theme. As well as this, a large tribal tattoo can be seen on the back of one of the male dancers. Tribal tattooing can be traced to ancient African times where both men and women would have their bodies tattooed to represent their tribes as well as for a number of other symbolic reasons so this is also a strong link.

 

 

 What I loved about an aspect of this video was that Rihanna was wearing a Zebra print top during the first dancing scene. As I have chosen the zebra as one of the themes for my work, I was really pleased to see this reference in the video. Zebra's originate from Africa so from seeing this in the video, it only furthers my theory of the African tribal references made in the video.

The last tribal indication that I saw in the video was a scene shot in what appears to be an African hut. In the background, African inspired art can be seen on the walls. I know it is African because of the shape, wooden material and spotted decoration. (which I have also included in my makeup look) As well as this, the zebra print can be seen again, this time in the shape of a rug on the floor, however the reference is still there. Rihanna's appearance in this scene is different, with her natural African hair loose and purposely wild appearing eyebrows. I think that this references the wild animals of Africa and although this is not made clear, her hair reminds me of a lions mane and how it runs free and is not controlled.

Overall, this video shows a number of African tribal references and has given me inspiration for my design. What I love about the video is that due to my research I was able to easily identify which parts had strong tribal themes.

In magazines/On the runway

Whilst looking through April 2015's edition of Harper's Bazaar, I was lucky enough to stumble across a short style article on Isabel Marant's SS15 collection which was inspired by West African culture.

Harper's Bazaaar, April 2015

What is interesting about the article is that it shows Isabel's moodboard for the SS15 fashion looks which includes many tribal inspired objects such as shells, feathers, Aztec prints, images of men decorated with straw etc. (which I am including in my headpiece)

Her clothes designs for the SS15 show included many African style prints. The colours used in the collection were quite earth toned, linking them to the natural life of African tribes people, and in particular, there were some colours that I found reminded me of a particular tribe in Africa who would cover their skin in red earth to protect them from the sun. As you can see below, the colours are very similar which allows me to create a connection between the two.



Tribal print, SS15




Similar colours were used in Marant's clothes design

Looking back through previous fashion shows, I remember that SS14 saw a variety of tribal inspired fashion with designers such as Alexander McQueen, Valentino and Givenchy all inspired by African and South American tribes.

 

At Valentino, the beautiful dresses showed clear South American tribal influences with Aztec prints and fringing dominating a large part of the show. What is clear about the tribal fashion trend is that it influenced many fashion companies to replicate this trend with fringed bags, chunky golden jewellery and Aztec printed clothing proving to be very popular across fashion stores during the summer of 2014.

Valentino, SS14

Editorials

Alexander McQueen's SS14 collection showed a tribal warrior theme. The image below is from the SS14 editorial campaign and portrays model Kate Moss in a tribal inspired outfit. In the background, tribal masks can be seen given a clear indication as to where the inspiration came from at Alexander McQueen. Kate is wearing an outfit that looks as though it is constructed from woven straw. From my own knowledge, I know that in certain tribes, straw and cotton is woven to create clothing and straw is also used on its own to create skirts and head dresses to scare off other tribes so this is a clear connection. The voodoo doll of Kate Moss that she is holding references different tribes and their rituals as in West Africa, Voodoo is the main source of religion for some people. Like many other tribal references, feathers can be seen as a source of decoration in this campaign. As I have previously mentioned, feathers are used in tribes to decorate the body and clothing.

 

 

Art by Artist Cindy Sherman

 

I really love the above campaign picture from Alexander McQueen. Kate Moss is almost unrecognisable with bright yellow hair that works well with the red colour of the outfit and blue background colour. The bright hair colour reminds me of some of the work created by eccentric artist Cindy Sherman. The makeup look in this editorial is dewy and omits a healthy glow which is something that I most definitely want to include in my design. The highlight around the eyes and cheek area works well to highlight the face and I really love the gold undertones of the makeup which compliment the jewellery that Kate Moss wears. The actual outfit that Kate wears is inspiring when it comes to designing my own look. I want to include straw in my headpiece design and seeing this image has inspired me to consider how I can manipulate the straw into a fashion item.

 

In books

What I have learnt about fashion is that you can link any theme to fashion by the clothes, makeup and hairstyles portrayed. Whilst looking through a book by makeup artist Francesca Tolot named 'One woman, 100 faces' I found tribal inspiration in a number of images.

Although each image is very different, they all show tribal influences even if it wasn't the intention of the artist. Something I noticed whilst looking through the varied makeup designs is that most makeup looks are very simplistic yet strong at the same time. This is something I want to remember when creating my own makeup design as I think that sometimes I can overcomplicate a look and I don't want my makeup to look too busy. Making the eyes the main focal point like a variety of these looks is definitely something I want to focus on.

My favourite image out of the above looks is the leopard print image. (third across) The eye makeup is simple yet stunning and the colours of the eyeshadow and lashes compliment the leopard print material really well. I really love how the eyelashes have been incorporated into this look and love how they have been attached the opposite way round. As a rule, using eyelashes on the outer corner of the eye helps to open the eye up so this technique works to draw in the attention of the eye which I think is very clever and beautifully done. A glossy, nude lip finished this look and works well to ensure the eyes are the main focal point of the makeup.

From exploring different resources, I have realised that I am able to find inspiration in anything and should never just rely on the internet to find ideas. I'm really looking forward to creating my tribal inspired fashion hair and makeup and will be taking into consideration all of the things I have found out.



Headpiece ideas

As this was our final project, I wanted to go all out and create a headpiece that I could incorporate a hairstyle into. I explored different African tribes and discovered that the people often create their own headpieces to scare off enemy tribes and to wear during special rituals/ceremonies. These headpieces are made of various natural materials such as flowers, feathers, shells etc and compliment the beautiful body art that decorates the tribes people.

 

To get my ideas flowing, I decided to research the head pieces created by African tribes people as well as tribal inspired headpieces that had previously been used in fashion shoots.

As you can see from my mood board, there are an array of different designs that incorporate the tribal theme. The tribal theme is easily identified in all of the images due to the natural materials used in the head piece. One common feature of all of the headpieces is the feathers that are used. Feathers are an organic material that would be easily accessible to tribes people. The feathers symbolise nature and birds and how the different tribes people live in such close proximity to these things.

 

The above image is one that really inspired me. The tribal theme of this look is easily identifiable with the feathered head piece, metal earrings and war paint inspired makeup. The hairstyle underneath the hair piece is simple, yet effective with just a few braids in the hair which are braided away from the face into the rest of the hair. The headpiece is not overpowering and draws the attention of the audience. The simplicity of the makeup works really well with the white colour on the face and is complimented with the white colouring in the feathers. I love the nude lips and natural eyebrows in this look as it allows the headpiece and makeup to be the main focal point. The natural brow look was a big trend in the SS15 fashion weeks with brands such as Dior and Gucci choosing to opt for more natural, groomed eyebrows.

 

 

Alexandra McQueen: Savage Beauty at the V&A

 

 

 

I found further inspiration for my head piece at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The college arranged for us to see the late Alexander McQueen's fashion exhibition 'Savage Beauty' and I can honestly say it was one of the most breathtaking and inspiring exhibitions I have ever been to. Each room had a completely different atmosphere and I felt overwhelmed with how beautiful each piece was.

 

Work by Alexander McQueen

 

Work by Alexander McQueen

Work by Alexander McQueen

 

The above work by Alexander McQueen can be interpreted as Tribal themed due to its animal and natural themes. The dark colours in the pieces convey the look of realistic, natural materials which is something that tribes people use to create their own clothing.

 

The use of feathers in headpieces can also be seen in Alexander's work above, like the previous tribal headpieces I researched. What I love about Alexander's pieces is how the feathers are shaped into wings and also how they sit off the head as if they could fly away at any moment. I really love the suggested movement in the design and am considering incorporating this clever notion into my headpiece. The piece with the nest and the eggs is very suggestive and effective and I love the different textures in the piece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Masquerade project

For my Masquerade project, I chose to explore the tribal theme and created a mask based on my research.

I focussed my research on African tribes and created a mask to reflect the traditions and history of the different tribes I'd looked at.

My mask was based around the Zebra, which like other animals, is sacred to the indigenous people of Africa. The zebra in particular, is a symbol of beauty so I wanted to incorporate this into my fashion look.

Different tribes use colours to identify their tribe. Although particular colours mean different things across African culture, the colour blue usually symbolises positivity. As I am someone who unnecessarily feels negative about my work a lot, I thought this would be a personal touch to add to my work, so I have chosen to use the colour blue as the prominent feature in my fashion design.

My finished mask

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Final Image: i-D Magazine 'The love edition'

 

 

This is my final image for my publication. I am really happy with the hair and makeup and think it reflects the hair and makeup trends I chose to base my look on whilst conforming to the publication's style and target audience. I am especially pleased with how this photograph came out and really enjoyed working with both the photographer and model to come up with a final piece.

 

When editing the image, I used the programme Photoshop. The image itself was not edited in any way apart from being flipped horizontally as I covered the wrong eye in the shoot. To add the logo, I scanned the original logo from a magazine I had and then changed the colour of it on the programme. I added the text myself, choosing a font that I thought would suit the magazine. I coloured the text 'love fast; white in order to contrast against the colour of the models dress.

 

Products I think that worked really well in particular was the Benefit highbeam and Kryolan highlighter. The highlight can be seen well on the face, in particular on the models nose and I was really happy with how the camera picked it up. I also think that MAC face and body worked well on the models skin to create a flawless look. Using minimal powder allowed the makeup to look dewy and I was really pleased with the finish result.

 

Although I am really pleased with the overall image, there are things that I would improve on for next time. I took my set bag to the shoot to make finishing touches but as you can see from the above image, there is a loose hair across the forehead. I could have photoshopped this out of my final magazine image but I decided not to edit my photograph in any way so that it was a true reflection of my work. In future, I would take extra care to make sure that any loose hairs were moved before the photographs were taken. I also realised that one of the rose petals had come away from the hair at the top of the ponytail so this is something I would make sure to look at for next time however generally I am really pleased with my final image and would not change anything else.

 

 

COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ARTISTS

 

The most important thing I learnt about working in a team was that although when we were first give the projects it seemed quite daunting, it was actually the opposite. Working together with the model and photographer enabled me to have more confidence with my work. The day of the shoot went really well and I was pleased with how my makeup and hair turned out.

One of the important things I realised when working in a team was that I needed to explain myself well in order for the model and photographer to know what look I wanted. Without the use of my mood board and face design, I think explaining the idea would have been more difficult, which just shows how important they are when working in this industry.

On the understanding that the model would receive photographers and the photographer could use the images for her website, I was able to complete this shoot for free. I didn’t have to buy any additional products as all  makeup and hair products were from my kit and the dress was the models own.

I think it is really important that I practise this type of collaboration more in order to build my portfolio whilst keeping the budget as low as possible. Although I am aware that this industry is competitive and both the model, photographer and myself aim to earn from our trades, I think as long as each artist can benefit from the shoot, there is no harm in working for free.

Overall, I really enjoyed this project and am looking forward to organising future shoots. I was surprised with how well I was able to work under pressure and with people that I didn’t know and am happy with the final image I created.

WHAT I HAVE LEARNT

Looking back to the beginning of the year and thinking about how my skills have developed over the last few months, I am really pleased with my progress.

I remember one of my very first lessons I was unable to achieve a winged eyeliner on my model and comparing that to how I quickly achieved the liner on my shoot without worrying or making any mistakes, it shows me how my skills have progressed in such a short amount of time. As well as this, I find that my time keeping has improved a lot and I am not spending so long on a makeup look now which will help me in future.

The most important thing I have learned this year is to just go with any ideas I have and if they don't turn out how I would like then it isn't the end of the world, it is just something I can learn from.

I think my most favourite lessons this year have been the more creative ones in the second term. I really loved the lesson on glitter as it allowed us to freely do whatever we wanted whilst experimenting with new products and I also really loved the lesson on face lace as it enabled me to realise that I do not need to spend loads of money on makeup products in order to achieve brilliant results.

Looking back through the research I have done over the past terms, it has surprisingly made me realise how much I enjoy fashion. What excites me is how much hair and makeup is used to enhance the clothes seen on the catwalk and I can definitely see myself working in fashion in future.

I have really enjoyed this project and am sad to see it end but am particularly excited in knowing that like the shoot I organised, it is all down to me to take the skills Branka and Emma have taught me and use them in order to push myself further with my work.