Alberta Ferretti - My inspiration

I would like to use this blog entry to promote a fashion designer that is a favourite of mine, Alberta ferretti. For my Textiles A-level i had to do a presentation on her work and at the time i had never heard or seen any of it, and out of ignorance just wanted to learn about the big names like Gucci or Chanel. However, now she has blossomed as a designer and i am totally hooked on her work. Below is a snapshot of her homepage www.albertaferretti.com

The fashion style i usually look towards for inspiration is never normally anything as pretty as this. I like dramatic, Avant Garde objects that wear the person rather than a 'dress on a clotheshorse' type look. However there is something quite admirable about her pieces. For example the dress above at the left has thousands of tiny pleats, or the green dress with hand embroidery on such a sheer fabric.

I would like to think that Miss Alberta Ferretti is a big fan of 'trendils' (look they're everywhere). I am contradicting myself here saying that i dont particularly like thing to be too pretty, however, i do like a good trendil or two. again note the layering and ruffling of the silk chiffon fabrics. The garments have a fluidity about them and are finished so emaculately.

I particularly like the cute brogues that the models are wearing giving the models a nerd-esque look. They also look extremely comfy. Overall, i think i admire her work so much out of jealousy, or a 'i wish id thought of that'. Her pieces are so sickeningly sweet yet magical and inspiring. They make me want to pay more attention to finishes and minor detailing occasionally rather than throwing things together haphazardly (i have even been known to use a stapler in my time!) Anyway, I hope you like the pictures and visit her Website!