I began my educational career in with a degree in Textile Design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I remember having to choose between sewing for the next 4 years or printing, dyeing, and silk screening. Strangely enough, it was a simple decision and there began my love for fabrics.
Creating textiles is so different than creating an article of clothing. It's step one in the process and whether you are mixing together chemicals to make the perfect vampy purple or weaving yarn on a 70 year old loom, there is something very romantic about it all. It's like baking a cake and taking the time to sift the flower and fold in the chocolate rather than pour some mix and eggs into a bowl. Creating textiles forces you to slow down and really absorb just exactly what you are creating, which as a designer, is something I so rarely take the time to do.
When I look at Michael Angel's collection for Autumn/Winter 10-11, I see a person who genuinely cares about textiles as much as his final creation. From step 1 to step 50, you can tell that so much thought went into every single element. From x-rayed jewels and laminated lace to laser cut neoprene, Angels clothing is so much more than something to wear out on a Friday night. But you can do that too, if you want..
Step 1: Laser cut Neoprene.
Step 2: Fabric Stained Glass
Step 1: Degas Ballerinas.
All photos from Style Bubble.
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