Mattew Williamson
Spring / Summer 2013 

This colour full collection my Mattew Williamson uses his signature hot pink and blue colour palette creating a running effect on the surface of the garment.

The variation of blue tones and purples such as the royal blue which runs across the bottom of the garment amplifies a dramatic flare which is enhanced with the light floaty chiffon fabric. The proportion of this garment moves from structured to loose implying a feminine silhouette. The best aspect is the use of colour and how it runs down the garment almost telling a story through colour, this itself elongates the figure as it is drawing you down the dress from head to toe.

Similar to the above garment colour has been used to draw attention to a certain part of the figure in this case the waist, moving from dark to light which pinches in the waist area. In comparison to the above dress this shirt and shorts create an in proportion figure as they equal out at the shoulders and hem. I particularly like the idea of drawing away from this and creating a slighting out of proportion silhouette as it can be more dramatic and exciting. Although the dye appears to be running across the garment from the waist out it is still symmetrical therefore there is a sense of control to the pattern. The silk fabric itself takes the dye well and enhances the bold colours. 

The running off the dye itself almost resembles a faded print out from a printer, you capture the layer of colour running over one another. This could possiably be recaptured through dip dying arrange of colours and then discharging the end so you are left with the same effect.

The garment of this surface mixes print with dip dyeing it creates an insteading overall picture which almost looks like a landscape and a reflection through water, due to how the dye runs down from the surface of the garment. The silk fabric compliments the print as it adds texture to the reflectivie surface. The contrast of colour work well together using a hot and cold palette. The garment itself is loosing fitted adding definison to the overall all image. Placement and layout has been selectivly chosen in order to complete the successful garment, definally something to consider. 

Once again the signiture hot pink colour palette has been used to create a marbles textured surface through various dying techniques, this could be recaptured through dip dying, shibori and discharging. Three techniques which instrest me when it comes to working with colour and blending. The fabric compliments the loose, free pattern therefore in order to successfully use these techniques I need to experiment with fabrics with dye.