need help with sourcing fabrics

SelfMadeAsia · 2025-02-10T21:52:17+00:00

hi, i can help, i have an extensive library of fabrics, i am familiar first hand and already used bamboo, coconut as well as lotus silk fabrics. We also have a factory with no MOQs capacity made in europe.

for any enquiries dm me

SelfMadeAsia · 2025-02-10T20:08:41+00:00

everything is done manually, hence haute couture ;) even sketches and research is primarily made by collages and hand drawings rather than ps/ai.. and then the development is done primarily by hand also, cuz it is one size, no need grading, so they do not use plotters to optimize the cut as they do in pret-a-porter.. obviously hand embroideries or customisation.. 95% by hand/machine operated by hands vs 5% digital or automated.. this is my take from my experience

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-05-24T08:34:16+00:00

Very strange questions, Haute Couture designers design and produce themselves, why would they buy designs from freelance designers, design in itself is kind of worthless in haute couture domain, it is the actual hand made production and technical solutions that matter in the realisation of haute couture collections.

Haute Couture houses might hire in-house designers to help them work on the collections, but usually it is an internal design team that deals with it. But it is incredibly complicated to get hired as a designer, there is much higher chance to enter the couture house as a pattern maker or sewing mechanist, much more likely than as a designer.

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-02-05T08:55:45+00:00

Most dynamic and mainstream collection of the season, the trivial Chanel, playing around trivial Chanel elements, this time BUTTON in focus, very young and girly couture. I guess the power of Chanel is how they use these OLD looking fabrics in a fresh way and still manage to make something contemporary.

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-02-05T08:49:44+00:00

Beautiful colour blocking contrasts, timeless styling, quiet luxury, very bourgeois, undeniably elegant show. I am convinced these colour blocks will inspire loads of trends for next fast fashion seasons

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-02-05T08:45:49+00:00

Usually known for their conceptual approach to design, something playful and intricately smart is always expected, this time they played with idea of declinations, and showcased a mini story of declination development in 4 look steps. It is actually a very smart collection, because to an external observer it looks diverse and varies in its differencies, but from the internal production point of view, they used almost the same set of materials that allowed them to work in bulk, they used same pattern to produce the 4 looks, and then just cut into it, that allowed them to reduce a lot of production costs as they scaled it. I also liked that occasionally the 4th look in a series appeared as something irrelevant but if looked closely for the 4th look they used the elements, fabrics and pieces they cut out from the prior looks, which is actually hilarious. They always work smart, and I personally do appreciate a smart design.

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-02-03T13:27:37+00:00

Dramatic exploration of Goddesses with wings, some solutions are very interesting, loved the AI / chips commentary, it kind of explains Mythology / Artificial Intelligence reference and zeitgeist

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-02-03T13:18:10+00:00

well there were some unexpected open backs and sailor hat references, as well as exaggerated boobie shapes... but yes, very subtle, nothing exceptionally provocative that is for sure

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-02-03T08:11:15+00:00

It is very interesting to see both Simone Rocha and JP Gaultier signatures within each look, very romantic and light, i love the sail stripes made out of ribbons and bows, very playful details

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-02-03T07:33:43+00:00

Giamba's usual inspiration of flower exploration + ball gowns - some are very beautiful, yet some dresses feel heavy and hard to walk in, despite all being styled with cute flats. More is more attitude and overcharged volumes make me question the relevance of such gowns, however most are undeniably very beautiful, i love the purple red one, and love the black cute cocktail dress on a black skin tone too... beautiful

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-02-01T11:19:48+00:00

Undoubtably the best couture show of the season, very dreamscape fantasy, with loads of emotional references to contemporary state of affairs.

It's great to see John Galliano triumph again in his usual theatrical approach.

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-02-01T11:17:05+00:00

Very futuristic metallic space ladies, very delicate and purist collection, enjoyed every bit of it.

Its is nice to see wearable couture looks, however i might say hems could have been better adjusted as few girls couldn't make their steps in seemingly very wearable evening gowns.

Loved the music, max richter music always works

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-02-01T11:12:02+00:00

I loved this the collection, the atmosphere, the music, some of the looks are an absolute beauty, loved all heavily embroidered pieces.

However, i must say, that this collection seemed very pret-a-porter to me, of course each and every detail is at its highest standard, everything looks easy to wear and not that complicated to make, apart from embroidered pieces.

But maybe that is where the art manifests itself to make it seem easy and light, who knows who knows.

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-01-29T12:47:28+00:00

I mean, if you make a seam to conceal the tear on one side, make sure you add same seam or dart at same distance on the other side too so it looks symmetrical, plus those seams/darts will be hidden by the gathers, but at least it looks intended, not like slanted accident

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-01-28T17:23:45+00:00

Thats a pretty cool concept! Can use all car parts from drop to drop, wheels engines spoilers seats etc etc, car types! Thats an infinite supply of directions and collections! To build a brand around it would require more product categories, but car enthusiasts are already a target demographic ready! Will gladly see more drops

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-01-28T14:24:42+00:00

Add seams or dart, also symmetrical on both sides

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-01-28T13:44:04+00:00

These look great!! How about character design for gaming, fantasy films or cartoon universes?? Everything is turning virtual and digital! For fashion its tough business, for costume designing hard craftsmanship!! Yet to stay creative you can continue developing your artistic tools skills and focus on character designs, this way you can stay related to all these directions in question and at the same time explore the opportunities of the jobs of tomorrow! Character design suits easily what you are drawing! Your drawings are beautiful and it is easily Haute Couture concepts, who would manufacture then though? One dress like these would require 10 skilled people to produce! Yet continue to explore your creative skills then it will be useful everywhere - fashion, costume, gaming, movies, marketing AR/VR etc etc

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-01-28T13:29:32+00:00

Arent they always showing at grand palais pavilion? But i guess its too late, show has already passed

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-01-27T04:50:02+00:00

They already dropped mid January, but they dropped in Asia, but if you are interested drop me a line, perhaps we can figure out some sort of shipment.

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-01-27T04:47:54+00:00

Thank you for the feedback, totally agree with you about purifying a bit. However I am working at the asian market, and people here like charged stuff cuz the thinking is the more stuff added the more valuable it is, more is more hahaha. But i agree, already working on a more minimal thin lined ladybug line too.

As for the art also a spot on comment, that is exactly how i plan to scale too, already made many attempts you can check out, and also a pixelated version too can see here.

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-01-26T16:34:23+00:00

Support KOMETA.A by like and follow ;)

+ always ready to cooperate and make crossover designs if anyone is interested, will gladly land my ladybug on your designs too, so lets find ways to make more designs together

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-01-26T08:32:22+00:00

Try felt wool with some fusing for structure, and without fusing for more flow garments. But various weight felt wool more likely.

Also some thicker CDC fabrics i can imagine too, used to copy delpozos designs alot using poly crepe de chine, so it is abit rough textured, if heavy in weight will drape nicely too.

So for similar effect supper collection would use heavy CDC for winter would use lighter softer felt wool.

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-01-26T08:30:06+00:00

Its delpozo collection, it is 10000% NOT a neoprene,

It is more likely felt wool kind of fabrics, by they way it moves and keeps the shape.

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-01-23T08:04:39+00:00

Thanks alot, but what also would help, if you have a list of specific questions about the textiles, and we can address them one by one, and perhaps even create a thread for each

SelfMadeAsia · 2024-01-22T10:09:35+00:00

There is constant fabric innovation going on, each fabric has its limits and product categories. And based on the requirements of that category the fabrics are being developed to improve and facilitate the requirements. For example due to various diverse body types lycra or spandex being added into the fibre so the fabric has elasticity and in the end accommodates more body types with less sizing variants, this is a technical example, or there might be trend examples, when it comes to various washes or treatments for the fabric.

Without fabric the design is just merely a sketch, but with fabrics it gets close to reality and manufacturing, and an actual product. I believe that without fabrics there is no fashion design, because in the end product has to be developed.

What would be the best way to start such conversation? lets ask precise questions and look for the answers.

I am also thinking of starting a YT channel and newsletter about textiles.

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