A Technical Vision for the Design of Ladies' Evening Clothes Derived from Geographical Maps

Document Type : Original research articles

Authors

Department of Clothing and Textile, Faculty of Home Economics, Menoufia University, Shibin El Kom, Egypt

Abstract

he current research aims to study the aesthetics of geographical maps, which are considered one of the rich arts that contain sources of inspiration and quotation for fashion designers. Geographical maps and landforms are among the most essential sources that contain aesthetic and artistic values of an exceptional nature through which artistic thought can be enriched and benefited from them in creating contemporary designs for evening wear for women using invisible effects in order to increase the competitiveness of the Egyptian product and increase national income. The research followed the descriptive and applied approach to achieve the objectives of the study by combining modernity and originality in selecting a set of geographical maps and employing them in designs suitable for women's clothing using invisible influences that are compatible with fashion. There are (26) proposed designs for evening wear for women who were prepared to comply with fashion. The study sample was a group of women ranging in age from twenty-five to thirty-five years. The designs proposed by specialists were evaluated through a questionnaire to measure the opinions of the arbitrators from the faculty members of the specialized colleges, and their number is (16) arbitrators. The results of the research came to fulfill its hypotheses as follows: There are statistically significant differences between the average opinions of the arbitrators on the proposed designs in terms of realizing the bases, elements of the design, the innovative element, achieving the functional aspect of the design, and the impact of invisible influences on design

Keywords

Main Subjects