Any great fashion house and designer has looks and collections to accommodate all seasons. For your assignment, you are going to be creating 4 original designs, one intended for each season; winter, spring, summer and fall. Each design is intended with the same client in mind! Think about the defining characteristics of each season's fashion looks. Think about the color palettes and silhouettes. 

A color palette is the set of colors that a designer chooses to use in their designs. Color can effect the overall mood of the design and indicate the season that it is intended for. 

In fashion, the term silhouette refers to the line of a dress, or the garment's overall shape. It is important to consider the silhouette when designing a garment or outfit. Silhouettes can be used to emphasize and alter a woman's shape to create a flattering illusion. Different dress silhouettes are designed to flatter different body types as well as meet the dress codes for different events. 

This is a large project, with many assignments within it! Check this page regularly, to make sure you have everything done. 

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Summer
The following list should help you design your summer look...

• shorter hemlines
• Shorts and skirts
• sun dresses
• sunglasses, sun hats
• bright color palette
• lighter fabrics; cotton, chambray, rayon, linens etc
• https://blog.stitchfix.com/fashion-tips/guide-breathable-summer-fabrics/
  
• up-do hairstyles; ponytails, buns, braids etc
• sandals 

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Spring
Think about these characteristics for your spring look...

• florals
• lightweight sweaters and scarves
• lightweight long sleeve blouses
• flats, heels, ankle boots 
• jeans, capris 
• knee length hemlines
• pastel color palette- similar colors but more muted than the summer

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Fall 
Think about these things when designing for fall...

• sweaters!
• plaid 
• jean jackets
• dark wash jeans
• knee high boots
• scarves
• earthy color palettes, jewel tones
• LAYERS! sweaters, scarves, leggings, skirts, dresses, boots, leg warmers, knit hats etc. (but watch out for your proportions! Don't get too bulky)

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Winter
Keep these points in mind when designing your winter look...

• layers!!
• outerwear! trench coats, jackets, blazers, wool coats
  
•  thick boots, knee high socks
• knit!! knit sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves etc
• long cardigans
• long sleeve dresses
• fitted sweaters over dresses, button down tops etc

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Assignment # 1: Seasonal Collection Intro Questions
​Google doc assignment of questions on google classroom! 

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Assignment # 2: Seasonal Mood Boards
You are to create 4 mood boards (collages), one for each season.

• 10 images each! They can include images that are not specifically fashion but are for the season (ex. pumpkins for fall)
• The background can be an image, a color or a gradient.  

https://youtu.be/_OdQJFUoFLQ

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Assignment # 3
You are to create 4 original designs (or looks) , one for each season. It must include the following: You can complete your designs traditionally or digitally, YOUR CHOICE. 

1. Each design must be completely original.
2. It must be obvious which design is for what season. Spring, summer, fall and winter. This will be achieved through color palette, clothing items, accessories, and overall silhouette. 
3. The figures must be complete with hair and footwear. 
4. The figures must be fully inked in with black sharpie and colored in. 
5. There must be at least one additional accessory in each design to help convey to the viewer what season it is. (hats, sunglasses, scarves, bags etc.)
6. Each figure must be in a different pose. This will give the illustration more visual interest.