FUSE
A collaboration brief with TSPTR
The Brief
To create a zine informed by the methodology behind TSPTR’s ‘Homegrown’ collection. The ideas and associated themes are there for you to critically analyse and interpret in ways that are personal to you. So, individual research is vital to create a piece of work that is contextually and culturally relevant, both to you and your audience.
My Response
My approach to this brief included a process of finding a theme that was personal and relevant to me. As a person of mixed race I felt strongly about focusing my zine on my Caribbean culture, this brief allowed me to freely explore something that I was passionate about whilst educating myself further on the celebrations of the Crop Over festival, celebrated in Barbados, as well as Notting Hill Carnival, celebrated in London. The FUSE zine included the history and timelines of each celebration with fashion being a running theme throughout. Both celebrations are recognised for their elaborate costumes that they parade through the streets, which led me to my zine name of FUSE - Fashion Uniting Social Experiences.
Skills
Publication: Effective publication skills ensure that I can understand fashion trends and new collections widely spread throughout the industry, which can boost brand recognition and attract new clientele.
Visual Storytelling: Employing visual storytelling in fashion helps transform creative concepts into engaging narratives that resonate with viewers, making my work more memorable and emotionally impactful.
Design and Layout: Expertise in design and layout is an essential skill for creating attractive fashion magazines, advertisements, and digital content that showcase the unique attributes of my work.
Critical Thinking: This is crucial for analysing the latest fashion trends and consumer preferences, enabling me to make focused decisions to benefit my desired outcome the best, a skill that will be used in the industry.
We need your consent to load the translations
We use a third-party service to translate the website content that may collect data about your activity. Please review the details in the privacy policy and accept the service to view the translations.