Semester 2:

We were introduced to our new brief for our studio module (Introduction to Fashion and Textile Processes) upon entering semester two, the brief being 'Firstsite'

The aim of the brief is to research and develop visual information gathered from a specific site visit and study in depth the Firstsite building and its surrounding buildings that comprise of a variety of different eras and architectural styles. Creating visual comparisons between the various architectural styles surrounding the contemporary architectural statement that is the Firstsite building. We will then work through our research to generate ideas to design and make a jumpsuit, in pairs, that will be shown at the 2015 fashion show at Firstsite on May 15th.

Once receiving this information, I walked down to the Firstsite to document the building, taking various images in all sorts of angles. I then wandered around Colchester town to document other buildings with a group of students. I came across many that I enjoyed, one being the Minnories (a gallery and cafe right next to Firstsite), A house across the street from the Minnories and last but not least, Hollytrees (A museum next to Colchester Castle, just down the road from the Minnories).

After wandering around Colchester Town me, Laura, Amy and Emmeline took a lunch break at a cafe by the water tower called, The Old Court. (Which was absolutely divine by the way)