FROM SKETCH TO DRESS

During my formal education, we went to London on a study trip.
When we returned, we had an assignment that was to create a small summer-collection, inspired by our impressions.

I ended up using my very first sketches, inspired by a visit at the Donna Karan flagship-store and some fabric-purchases. Here you see a few sketches from the collection of five pieces i did.

-And the final result turned out like this. The three models wearing a red, a brown organdy tunic with black pants and a black linen-tunic with a red organdy-skirt, at our Fashionshow 1998.

THE COCKTAILDRESS

This special Cocktail-dress would be just perfect for a New Years Eve party? 

It is made of silk-taffeta and underlined with silk-organdy. Notice the invisible hemming of the flounces.
It is one of a kind and now available, but only in size 6 / 36. Just waiting for the right customer, to be adjusted and lined.

Design & Photos: John Frantsen

TEACHING FASHION

-Can be fun, but sometimes also a challenge. Especially when students aren´t motivated.
I´ve tried both. Generally I like to teach though. Because, usually it is very giving and inspirational.

It all began, with a job as teaching assistant at INDesign, Copenhagen. I was instructor in how to use programs like Photoshop, Pixel paint, Illustrator and CAD/CAM (Pad- system pattern) in the fashion-industry. That lead me to start my formal education as designer/teacher at Beklædningsfagskolen
  
Later on I planned design exercises and teached construction, sewing technics, draping and fitting at FOF, an Evening School, The Technical School of Odense and Odense Design Akademi, earlier known as Beklædningsfagskolen.

While teaching at FOF I made these layouts very fast once, as inspiration for the students. To show one way to present inspiration for a collection.

 

Inspiration Layouts by John Frantsen

NINA HAGEN

Remember The Godmother of Punk, the eccentric and flamboyant punk/rock/opera singer that for sure has influenced designers and other famous artists of today. Do I need to say who ?

When I was young, I was very fascinated by her music and unconventional style. Can you imagine 30 years ago, how provoking and rebellious she seemed. 

Nina Hagen is still doing her thing and if you´re curious to learn more, check out YouTube or her web-site here.

 Images found on Google

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - ON THE GO!

Gala dress, photo by Steen Donsby, Model: Trine Bolander

Why limit yourself ? -I mean, with the internet there is no limits.

Clients abroad is of course an option! Especially when you live in a small city/country like Denmark, you have to think outside "the box" when you want to succeed.

That is why I´m offering my service to future clients, when I´m traveling locally, nationally and abroad.

If you can´t find the time, but still want to look the part, without compromising design, fit and quality, don´t hesitate to make an appointment. That is, if you like the idea and what I do.

Currently you have the chance to make an appointment, if you live in San Francisco or Montreal, since I´m staying there during the Holidays.

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Photo: Daniel Clément, Exhibition 2010