Workshop with Christopher Collins - American Fashion Designer




Christopher Collins addresses the group during the
workshop sharing his thoughts on attendees projects.

Workshop: Inspiration: Where to Find It and How to Put It to Work”





This was a beautiful piece of fabric with large print,
Christopher is seen here draping a skirt several different ways

Working with stripes was a fun demonstration.  Christopher shared some ideas as the entire group gave comment of what style they liked best.

These are Delta College students who brought several of their fashion projects to share with the group, and get design feedback from Christopher.

 

In the creative workshop there was opportunity to ask Christopher to give his thoughts on individual’s projects and ideas.  Christopher showed us how to really listen to a fabric and start by draping it on a manaquin.  It’s okay to have a fabric, and later find a pattern that makes sense with the fabrics, weight, drape, pattern, and feeling.  Christopher showed us how to do draping on a mannequin, how to change directions on fabric and make Chevron patterns from stripes.  He spent time draping fabrics around women's bodies, and talked about finding




From the youngest member of the group to the more seasoned sewers, everyone had opportunity to speak with Christoher.  Here you see him going over some of the junior members drawings - getting encouragment to sew some of her designs.



Christopher learned about a "Bog Coat" from one of the attending members

Now of course I want to go to see his entire Fall Collection at his store in San Francisco (2.5 hour drive from our home)

Link to the store that carry his designs: http://christophercollinscollection.com/stores.html

Want to see Christopher Collins Fall line?  http://christophercollinscollection.com/

Want to know more about Christopher Collins?  Watch this you-tube video where "Combine Couture" has a personal chat with nationally known fashion designer Christopher Collins in his San Francisco studio. Hear his thoughts on his time on Lifetime's hit TV show, Project Runway. http://youtu.be/oUVOoxun6TU

Christopher Collins: Yes. I would have to say that I am inspired by historical fashion, especially Elizabethan fashion and especially Rococo fashion  of the 18th century with its usage of light silk, and taffeta. Textures create romance & mood. Literature inspires me; music inspires me; currently I am listening to Beethoven on my IPod. Fashion is an epic moment.

Enjoyable article on Christopher’s experience on Project Runway Season 8

http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-8/designers/christopher-collins

List of links:

Check out his boutique at: 1112 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 T: 415-440-2464
http://christophercollinscollection.com/

Absolute Vodka link - http://www.sfgate.com/style/article/Christopher-Collins-off-Project-but-not-runways-3169903.php#page-1

Link to Season 8 of Project Runway. http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-8/designers/christopher-collins

Visit: www.HauteCoutureCA.org  This unique Haute Couture Societe offers its members:

  *Monthly meetings with creative speakers and presentations 

 * Workshops by artists on various techniques and skills. 

  *Field trips to special events and unique shops

  * Extensive library for member checkout.

  *Discounts with local shops using the membership card

  *Special fabric and notion sales at some meetings.