FASHION ILLUSTRATION

AND DESIGN PROCESS

BY HIMANSHI GAHLOT
BD/20/744
ABOUT MY INSPIRATION

THE JOSEON PERIOD

I was Inspired by an historical K drama that I recently watched
named 'The Red Sleeve'.I was captivated by the beauty of the
period it was set in- Joseon period. Apart from the heartwarming
romance it showcased korean rich culture, art and the clothing
during that era. Vibrant hues everywhere, Intricate stone
accessories, street markets hustling with people showcasing their
talant, selling ornaments, art and craft, I was mesmerised by it all.
MINDMAP

Vibrant colors
relaxed silhouettes
Fresh florals
KOREAN
HANBOK

The hanbok or Chosŏn-ot is the traditional Korean clothes. The term "hanbok" literally
means "Korean clothing". The hanbok can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms of Korea
period, with roots in the peoples of what is now northern Korea and Manchuria.

The hanbok has a history as colourful as each garment. It was worn daily up until
about a century ago; however, it remains an important part of Korean culture, with
people wearing it on special occasions and holidays.
 ABOUT HANBOK

The Korean hanbok, which has roots in present-day northern

Korea, northeast China and part of Mongolia, was designed to
facilitate ease of movement. The fundamental structure of the
traditional Korean dress, specifically the jeogori (jacket), baji
(trousers) and chima (skirt), was established during the Three
Kingdoms of Korea (57BCE to 668CE), and the design features have
remained relatively unchanged to this day.

The general design of hanbok aims to create a delicate flow of lines

and angles. Similar to the soft, sloping eaves of hanok (traditional
Korean houses), the balance of the curved baerae (the bottom line
of the jacket sleeves) with the sharp angles of the dongjeong (the
creased white lining of the jacket collar) illustrates the softness and
elegance of traditional Korean aesthetics.

NOBLE WOMEN
TRADITIONALLY USED THE
‘SSEUGAE-CHIMA’
HEADDRESS TO HIDE
THEIR FACES WHEN
GOING OUT
COLORS
DESIGN
Another prominent attribute of hanbok is vivid ELEMENTS
colours. Traditional hanbok had vibrant hues that
corresponded with the five elements of the yin-and-
yang theory: white (metal), red (fire), blue (wood),
black (water) and yellow (earth).
Colours also symbolised social position and marital
status. Bright colours, for example, were generally
worn by children, and muted hues by middle-aged
men and women. Unmarried women often wore
yellow jeogori and red chima, while matrons wore
green and red. However, women with sons donned PATTERNS
navy. The upper classes wore a variety of colours.
Contrastingly, the working class were required to wear Patterns were embroidered on the traditional
white but dressed in shades of pale pink, light green, Korean dress to represent the wishes of the
grey and charcoal on special occasions. wearer. For example, peonies on a wedding
dress signified a wish for honour and wealth.
On the other hand, lotus flowers symbolised
the hope for nobility, while bats and
pomegranates illustrated a desire for children.
Dragons, phoenixes, cranes and tigers were
reserved for the hanbok of royalty and high-
ranking officials.
EVOLUTION
Korea’s traditional dress has undergone various changes
throughout its more than 2,000-year history, and it
continues to evolve today. Speciality designers have
made classic motifs wearable with designs that render
traditional patterns and structures in simple cotton,
linen, leather and lace. These modern reinterpretations
of the hanbok have made a splash in the fashion world
across the globe, from the Champs-Élysées to the
catwalks of New York Fashion Week.

However, while it may continue to change, hanbok

retains a glorious cultural heritage, which is not only
valuable for its historical value and the preservation of
Korean traditional clothes but also its uniquely Korean
artistic significance.
TIMELESS GARDENS
-an Indian womens wear collection
CONCEPT BOARD

A fusion of vibrant hues and relaxed silhouettes

of Hanbok with traditional Indian wear; loose
yourself in a korean spring with delicate florals
and rich culture of India.

Mixing two traditions

together
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MOOD

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FULLN
FLORAL

ELEGENT
FRESH
 Color and fabric Board

Chiffon
Cotton-silk blend
cotton
organza