COUNTY FASHION SHOW CONTEST 2013 Spring is quickly approaching and contest opportunities for Clothing & Textiles project members are just around the corner. The Tarrant County Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard contests will be conducted on Tuesday, March 12, at 6:30 pm. (Entry forms & paperwork are due by February 19.) COUNTY FASHION SHOW DIVISIONS: There are two main divisions for the Fashion Show (Construction & Buying). Construction: In this division, a member will learn skills which will be utilized to construct a garment(s). The member will keep records of construction expenses (cost of supplies), fabric swatches, care requirements, skills learned, etc. The member will model the garment at the contest. a. Garments may be constructed by sewing, knitting, or crocheting using new or recycled materials. (Accessories may be purchased.) b. Juniors (ages 8 10) may construct one or more garments. Intermediates (ages 11 13) and Seniors (ages 14+) All garments that are visible (i.e., blouse under jumper) must be constructed. Buying: In the Buying division, the member will learn skills necessary to become a wise consumer of clothing. a. The member will decide on a garment to add to his/her wardrobe. Then the member will comparison shop at three types of stores (ex: department store, discount store, boutique, specialty store, resale store, mail order, etc.). An additional option is determining the cost to have the garment constructed by a professional seamstress. If pursuing this option, remember to include fair market value of the seamstress s labor as well as all construction materials. b. For each comparison, the member records the following information on a worksheet provided: description of garment; cost; type of store; fiber content; fabric name; care requirements; & construction techniques (if used). c. Based on the information gained, the member decides which garment is the best option and purchases the garment. d. All garments that are visible (i.e. blouse under jumper) must be included on the buying worksheet.
CATEGORIES: Each division is subdivided into 4 categories. 1. Casual for school and casual after school activities, such as spectator sports, picnics, and casual dates. Examples include: pants, jeans, skirts, or shorts with a top; jumpsuit; casual or sporty dress, skirt or pants with casual/sporty jacket, school coat, and coordinated separates. 2. Dressy for ensembles worn to dressy activities such as dinner dates, theater, banquets, and job/scholarship interviews. Examples include male and female suits, dressy dresses, dressy coats. 3. Formal limited to garments worn for formal evening events and formal weddings. Examples include: tuxedo; formal gown; wedding dress; bridesmaid dress. Garments in this category are not suitable for ordinary daily activity. * The Formal category is only available to Senior age members (4 H age = 14 +). 4. Specialty limited to athletic and special purpose garments. Examples include: band and cheerleader uniforms; athletic garments such as jogging suits, ski wear; sleep wear; theatrical and circus type costumes, etc. Garments in this category should not be suitable for ordinary daily activities. FASHION SHOW NATURAL FIBERS COMPETITION Senior members (4 H age 14 18) entering the Fashion Show Construction or Fashion Show Buying category may also enter the Natural Fiber competition if their garment/ensemble is composed of at least 50% cotton or 60% wool/mohair. The Natural Fiber Worksheet is submitted along with the Fashion Show entry paperwork. Entry Paperwork Overview Contest Division Fashion Show/Construction Division Entry Paperwork Needed Buying & Construction Entry Form (2 pages) Construction Division Worksheet (2 pages) Fashion Show/Buying Division Natural Fibers (Seniors ages 14 +) Buying & Construction Entry Form (2 pages) Buying Division Worksheet (2 pages) Fashion Show Paperwork for Division (see above) Natural Fiber Worksheet
COUNTY FASHION STORYBOARD CONTEST 2013 A member may enter the Storyboard contest or the Fashion Show or both. This contest replaces the former Fashion Design competition but utilizes the same skills. It is an industry inspired method of displaying original designs. The storyboard is a visual display of a designer s idea to creation. It contains original illustrations and flats as well as additional materials that have influenced the design (i.e., photos, paper, fabric swatches, etc.). There is no interview portion of the contest; therefore, contestants are not required to be present during judging. The theme for this year s contest is: Be True to Yourself. As Dr. Seuss says, Why fit in when you were born to Standout! Who cares what anyone else thinks. Go with your emotion. Show your passion! Show the you that is you in your original fashion. Categories: 1. Wearable clothing that can be worn (such as pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, etc.) 2. Accessory (examples: belt, purse, bag, hat, etc.) 3. Jewelry (examples: necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings) 4. Non Wearable (examples: pillow, organizer, holiday item, stuffed animal, home décor) 5. Pet Clothing Points to Consider: 1. Focus on one garment/outfit for the storyboard. Contestants may provide up to 2 variations of the original design. 2. Size: The display board must be 20 x 30 foam core board, displayed horizontally or vertically 3. Visual Appeal Storyboards should show evidence of creativity. The layout should illustrate a theme, mood, or spirit of an idea. a. It should have a strong focal point b. Placement of the inspirational items should allow the eye to flow across all elements of the board without distracting from the design. c. White space or blank space should be kept in consideration, avoiding too much or too little. d. Additional photos and other material may be used to show the inspiration of the design. These items should be used to enhance, not distract. 4. Consistent Color Palette Use consistent color palette and theme throughout the board.
Resources: 5. Fabric Samples, Trims, & Embellishments Fabric samples must be included on the board and be appropriate for the design illustrated. If an exact swatch cannot be found, a basic swatch may be used to illustrate fabric type (denim, linen, etc.) and the member may draw the detail. Examples of trims and embellishments would include top stitching, piping, buttons, etc. 6. Consistent Theme All elements should be cohesive and support the design brief. 7. Originality of Designs All design illustrations and flats should be the original work of the member. The design may be hand drawn or computer drawn. No copy / pasting from someone else s design. 8. Design Detail Should include at least one illustration and at least one flat. a. Illustration Include at least one main artistic and appropriate fashion illustration. At least one illustration must be on a model/croquis. The model/croquis may be drawn or traced. b. Flats Include at least one flat. Flats are working drawings that are not on a model/croquis. They illustrate other views such as you would find on a pattern envelope. The flats should depict the garment from other views (front & back) and details. 9. Titles/Labels The title for the storyboard should be the same as the Design Brief: Be True to Who You Are. A subtitle may be used for a more personalized name of the design. Labels may be included to enhance the storyboard or to clarify a point, but they are not required. 10. Design Brief Storyboards should follow the design brief and category descriptions. 4 H Fashion Storyboard http://texas4 h.tamu.edu/storyboard/index_storyboard.php State 4 H Fashion Resources: http://texas4 h.tamu.edu/projects/storyboard/index_storyboard.php Free downloadable croquis (models) Http://designersnexus.com
Storyboard Parts (Examples with a Prior Year s Theme) FASHION STORYBOARD Title Illustration Labels Fabric Samples, Trims, Embellishments Inspiration (pictures, pattern envelopes, etc.) Flat Title Fabric Samples, Trims, Embellishments Labels Inspiration (pictures, pattern envelopes, etc.) Illustration Flat