In order to incorporate pattern into the collection I have cropped and edited existing images of Cubism Art, extracting geometric shapes, then repeated them to create a pattern:
The Cubist Portrait (above right) can be compared to images used as patterns and motifs in previous Miu Miu Collections: (left: SS 09, right: SS08)
Stylised portraits have been used within the patterns. Facial features have been characteured and exaggerated and the images have been cropped to exaggerate and put out of proportion. In SS08 the same image has been used on different garments, but in a slightly different way, for example altering the size of the image.
Below are examples of ways I have applied repeat patterns in a collection. These shapes have been cropped from a Cubist art piece.
Here is a sample of the application of these patterns. I have tried to keep in line with the pattern formula that Miu Miu applies; using a mix of all over pattern, as well as motifs that lie on blocks of colour. The colours of the patterns work well with my chosen palette as they are purple hues as well as neutral creams.
Through repeat pattern and choice of geometric, angular shapes, I have tried to reflect the cubicm theme and create a fragmented effect.
Rather than using lots of different styles of pattern, Miu Miu often sticks to one pattern and then makes slight variations for consistency. In the example above, you can see that the image of the face has been used in more than one garment, but in one the whole image is included, and the other, just an enlarged segment. This gives consistency across the collection.
Re-sizing the images gives a distorted out of proportion effect, which suits Miu Miu's brand principles: creating something out of the ordinary and quirky.
Developing the Pattern Further
In order to make the colours more complimentary to my colour palette I have made adjustments to the original image to create the right value and saturation.
More magenta Addition of red More cyan& magenta, less red
Patterns Inspired by Nature
As the theme of the collection is to be based on Schizophrenia, I want to include some patterns that contrast the geometric prints. Below is a variety of images based on nature as a point of inspiration.
Birds:
Leaves:
The veins are an interesting element of a leaf and can create very intricate looking patterns, especially when zoomed in up close.
Trees:
The hues in both the above images match the hues I intend to use in my collection. I think the silhoutte of the trees branches creates a beautiful pattern and the darkness of the silhoutte contrasts well with the high chroma hues of the sunset.
Here is an example of the application of my inspirational images as a pattern. I have cropped and repeated a peacocks head and altered the colour to fit in with my scheme.
This is a good example of the application of pattern based on nature. I have taken one image of a birds head and changed it to be monochromatic, in the hue of purple to keep in line with the over all colour scheme. I have re-sized the image and, in some cases, repeated the image to create an overall pattern or have cropped the image so that it looks more abstract. This is following in the style of Miu Miu's concept where a stylised portrait has been cropped and printed onto the garments in SS08 and SS09 Collections. I think the variation of the same image works well because it gives a sense of consistency and unity in the collection.
Proportions of Pattern In Miu Miu Collections
SS07:Total outfits = 35
Pattern = 6
Motifs = 5
Total pattern = 31%
FW 07:
Total outfits = 46
Pattern = 0
Total Pattern = 0%
SS08:
Total Outfits = 40
Subtle Pattern = 7
Stripes = 7
Faces = 6
Total Pattern = 50%
FW08:
Total Outfits = 38
Pattern = 11
Total Pattern = 29%
SS09:
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