Kidz First - Jammies in June and July!

The terrible state of child poverty in our nation has been well publicised. Devastating stories of our Kiwi kids living in poverty with mounting health problems, little to no food, and few positive life outcomes. 

Here are four jammies I made for children size 2-3 and 4-5. This was my first time doing children's wear and I'm quite happy with the way they have turned out :D Hope the kids like them!

Boy's size 4-5 'Spongebob PJs'

Fabric - Flannelette 

Boy's size 4-5 'Sports PJs'

Fabric - Flannelette 

Girl's size 2-3 'Pink with flower PJs'

Fabric - Flannelette 

Girl's size 2-3 'Flower image with pink PJs'

Fabric - Flannelette

The purpose of Jammies in June is to help keep kids warm and hopefully lessen the high rates of preventable illness in children such as Acute Rheumatic Fever; a disease usually only found in third world countries but prevalent in Counties Manukau. Jammies help keep little chests warm and during cold winter nights and decrease hospital admissions for asthma. 

Visit Facebook event for more details and get on board! 

Window Display Project

Window display, a project part of Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, is sponsored by Sphere Mannequins. Thank you to all my sponsors; October Reign, Purform and TK Photography. 

PUBLIC PRIVACY

Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection

Nazneen Daruwalla

Public Privacy illustrates the similarity between fashion and architecture involving the concept of spatial aesthetic between interior and exterior environments. In my garments I show space through layering and structuring, which not only adheres to the concept of space but also incorporates the three-dimensional elements of architecture; volume, texture, line and form.

The window display portrays the spatial aesthetic by  producing depth and a three-dimensional impression. The hand-made sculpture has the effect of an outer environment developing into an interior void, which produces the essence of an exterior and interior space. The cut-outs are enforced to make the sculpture look as if it is getting smaller, which enhances the layering techniques used in the garments. My design development focuses on showing a double layering technique to represent layering and structure. This technique has been incorporated in the display by the cut-out boards; by placing the cut-outs in a layered formation a person experiences the inner and outer space of the environment.

Public Privacy's garments feature three-dimensional techniques that produce layers and structures to represent the similarity between fashion and architecture in relation to the concept of spatial aesthetics in an environment. 

Diwali Festival

Diwali Festival held at TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre on the 18th November 2012. Nazneen Daruwalla promotes her 2013 Tran-seasonal Collection at TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre.

  

Models (from left to right) - Theresa Murphy, Kendal Haynes, Neekita Naidu, (Designer Nazneen Daruwalla), Sarah Brodrick and Emolee Batkin.

Fashion Show hosted by Tanya Mehra from agency Tanya Arts Entertainment. 

Thank you to all models who carried out my collection outstandingly! So pleased.

Nazneen Daruwalla- Semiotics 2013 Tran-seasonal Collection

Whitecliffe Fashion Show 2012 on 24th November, at the Viaduct Events Centre. 

Semiotics 2013

Black criss-cross halter under a wide neck, side bellow pocketed dress

Material - Wool Jersey

      Linen

Semiotics 2013

Wrap-around dress with side Otoshiana

Material - Wool

                Linen

Semiotics 2013

Otoshiana top with tailored shorts

Material - Linen

               Wool

Semiotics 2013

Bellow pocketed sleeveless dress with front printed cape

Material - Wool Cashmere

Linen

Semiotics 2013

Black criss-cross halter tucked in box pleated pant with back Otoshiana printed cape

Materials - Wool

                           Wool Jersey

                                 Wool Cashmere

Semiotics 2013

Blue criss-cross halter top tucked in box pleated pant. Styled with a bucket hat.

Material - Linen

               Wool

                      Wool Felt

Semiotics 2013

Wrap-around dress features printed panels with side Otoshiana. Styled with a bucket hat. 

Material - Wool Cashmere

      Wool Felt

Semiotics is based on the chakra system and auto-writing; linking body vibrations to spiritual energy using the chakras seven colours and its frequencies. I have used design and printing elements to show the associated glands of the seven chakras and connect them to their colour frequencies.

The usage of the seven colours in the collection designate between lower and higher realms of the spiritual world. This is done by having the lower frequency colours with less auto-writing printed on and the higher frequency with progressive auto-writing.

The collection, Semiotics, expresses symbols and signs through the chakra system and auto-writing. Design elements such as the Otoshiana and printing onto fabric have been used to symbolize where the seven glands of the chakras are placed within oneself. This then is followed by the key colours that are my colour palette.

Semiotics is a sophisticated collection with simple silhouettes along with compound design elements to mark out the associated glands of the seven chakras. It leaves one being aware about their body vibrations and the spiritual world. 

Models (top to bottom); Elina Ashimbayeva, Rani Tea, Melanie Nieuwoudt, Kendal Haynes, Kate Louise Fowler, Molly Doodes and Debbie Van Daalen.

Photography by Aimz Photography.

Nazneen Daruwalla: Covered Buttons

Nazneen Daruwalla: Covered Buttons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9BCVLN9xRQ&feature=channel&list=UL

Covered Buttons

I thought I might upload this video, it was from my NY internship; I went to purchase covered buttons for the first division collection. Those of you who make covered buttons by hand will find this industrial machine fascinating. Enjoy!

When food meets fashion

Below are images of garments made out of vegetables and fruits. Starting off as a 2D project, it evolved into a wearable art garment for the Food & Art Culinary Competition.

Food & Art Culinary Event 2011

"Most of us are accustomed to eating food, not wearing it; but fashion fit for human consumption was the exact premise behind the Edible Art Awards, held as part of the New Zealand Culinary Fare" - Cynthia Daly, Editor of Food & Beverage Magazine. 

Year One project: Everyday Habits

Garment made out of food; lettuce, cabbage, carrot, strawberries, mushroom, capsicum and other green edible leafs.

Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design Fashion Show 2011

Whitecliffe Fashion Show 2011 held at Wellesley Street, Auckland CBD. 

Materials: silk dupion

               silk jersey

              silk crepe

                  leather belts

Love and Beauty portrays women from Classical Antiquity mainly looking at Venus the Goddess who is known for her love and beauty. I have taken Venus’ aspects such as her purity and humbleness, and related them to contemporary women of today. These aspects are viewed through the choice of fabrics, colour palette, and the simplicity of the silhouettes and drapery designs.

In addition to my research into Classical Antiquity I have created draped garments with cowls and lantern forms. These designs show the influence of clothing from the Goddess of the myth to a contemporary aesthetic to be worn by women today. My intent is to convey this aesthetic to the viewer through my garments.

The colour palette gives an insight to the viewers of Venus’ beauty. Subtle colours have been selected to imply softness and humbleness that was known to be the beauty of the Goddess but I also decided to use seductive hues of champagne, ivory and the midnight blue, which reveals her alluring side.

The collection expresses the notion of the divine and also represents contemporary women of today with inspiration from a mythological Goddess.