9/9/2023 0 Comments Dreamers fashion![]() ![]() I work with an amazingly talented photo shoot team and feel extremely lucky to have found them. ![]() My favourite part of the process is seeing it all come together during the photo shoot. I then have a professional sample sewer sew the final garments which are used in the photo shoot and are presented to buyers. Afterwards, I make changes to improve the design and fit, remove styles that aren’t right and replace them with new styles and eventually decide on the final group. I then pattern draft the designs and quickly sew them up them in the sample fabric to test if they work. The shapes are inspired by all the things I previously said, but I also try to design things that I really want to wear myself, but can’t find already in boutiques. Following this, I draw loads of dresses on Adobe Illustrator for each fabric type and eventually narrow them down to two or three favourites per fabric. When I’ve found a theme/inspiration, I then brainstorm what types of fabrics, colours and prints would suit the theme and visit fabric suppliers to source all the fabrics for the collection. This phase takes about a month of work because it’s important for me to really be in love with the theme because it basically drives the entire spirit of the collection. I watch tons of films and search through the library and online to find sources that will hopefully end up being the main source of inspiration. In the beginning I try to fill up on inspiration in order to find a theme I’m really excited by. I have lately been very inspired by art and vintage illustration as well.Ĭan you walk us through the process of designing a collection, from idea to production? I think it is the most beautiful film I’ve ever seen! I’m also very inspired by vintage garments and I look to lots of muses from the past and present to find ideas. The upcoming collection is influenced by an amazing ballet opera from the 1950s. ![]() The first collection was inspired by the style of 1960s French New Wave actress Anna Karina and the Spring Summer 2016 collection was inspired by surrealist films from the 1970s such as 'Valerie and her Week of Wonders' and 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'. I love watching classic films and pulling ideas from them. ![]() I find inspiration from so many sources and I’m constantly on the lookout for a new source of inspiration. Where do you find inspiration for your collections? I would also say that Act Three Girl has a creative side to her personality and is a bit of a dreamer so she likes clothes which contain a touch of romance and nostalgia. My hope is to make pieces that will become the favourites in women's wardrobes and be worn for years - so they are more classic and timeless in terms of design and not super trend driven. The collections are all ethically made in Canada by local craftsmen and I spend loads of time choosing unique prints from local fabric suppliers as well as delicate trim and pretty buttons for each piece. Really I see the ‘Act Three Girl’ as being anyone who loves to wear a dress once in a while - personally, I only wear dresses and never wear pants! Dresses are so super comfortable and easy to wear! But I also think my customer appreciates quality, well made pieces that feel unique and special. I’m continuing to make tweaks here and there with each new season. After releasing my first season, I heard back from boutiques that taller customers were also interested in Act Three so I decided to try to make the line more inclusive for all heights. I’m pretty short myself and I find it super difficult finding dresses that fit my proportions. I originally started Act Three in order to provide dresses to petite women (5’4 and under). How would you describe who the ‘Act Three Girl’ is? Since I'm always curious as to the story behind a brand, I asked Sarah to tell us a little more about Act Three Apparel and share some of her inspiration and creative process with us. ![]()
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