Analysis of a Collection
Jacquemus Spring/Summer 2020
Identify one collection from a specific designer or brand (active any time after 1959). Analyze historical references and how the designer reflects the zeitgeist of the era. Examine the designer’s background in regard to fashion philosophy and influences. Evaluate the aesthetic characteristics of multiple garments in the collection including their cultural influences and significant themes
The Task:
I chose to write about Jacquemus’ S/S 2020 collection, as his work is very refreshing, heartwarming, and authentic. This collection went viral on the internet because of its unique location, held in a lavender field in the South of France where he grew up. In my paper, I discuss the inspiration behind the location and how his upbringing influenced his designs.
What I did:
Our class started this project at the beginning of the semester as a homework assignment asking who our favorite designer was and why. We were put into groups of three to critique and give each other feedback, as it was a hybrid class and we did not meet in person very often. I completed this paper in sections throughout the semester, and we submitted outlines for feedback from our professor. I spent hours researching the designers background, learning about his inspiration, and watching interviews where he discussed his process.