Set 1: The grey suit here is a little too obvious and slightly mundane for Miu Miu, one of the colours within the outfit such as the red should be raised in chroma and intensity to make a little more interesting. The high chroma ultra-violet colour paired with the neutral black and beige works well, a combination I should develop further. The beige and dark red of outfit three harmonise well as they are both shades, the difference between the colours is small. The teal coloured coat with grey collar is too plain and should have some pattern applied or have different sections as different tones, perhaps. The violet, grey and black combination works well in outfit 4 as the neutrals within the shirt are contrasted well by the intensity of the trousers. Outfit 5 works well but the mushroom coloured fabric should have some kind of texture or lustre applied to it to enhance the image.
Set 2: The teal suit paired with mushroom top underneath works well and is offset nicely by the violet sash. The black and violet striped top in outfit 2 was not successful and should not be combined with the mushroom coloured leggings! The colours in outfit 3 are effective together incorporating the harmony of colours theory, if a little dull. As a result I will raise the chroma of the red, as currently the palette is lacking another high saturation colour - a key part of the Miu Miu collections is the use of bright colours alongside the neutrals. I liked the effect of blocking off different sections of the coat in outfit 4, the mushroom and black working well together as they contrast so well. The shirt and bow-tie combination of outfit 5 should have a larger proportion of violet within it and outfit 6 worked well, even more successful after including an improved, higher chroma and higher value hue of red.
Set 3: Incorporating different sections of colour into the suit in outfit 1 created an eyecatching look with the contrast betwen black, high chroma violet and then the low value mushroom. I began to adapt the colour blocking technique used before into shapes to try to formulate patterns appropriate to the theme, as seen in outfit 2. The mushroom and red combination was successful alongside grey leggings. I liked the look of outfit 3, although a little basic. The poloneck should have a pattern incorporated to liven it up. Outfit 4 is one of my favourites - the violet and red work so well together due to the principle of novelty, the subdued red contrasts well with the almost cold and bright violet. Extending the section of violet down the sleeve was also effective in raising the proportion of colour within the outfit. Outfit 5 use of teal and mushroom was successful as both colours have similar values. The blocking effect used within outfit 6 highlighted the sleeves, each of the three colours sitting well with each other.
Set 4: The beige jacket here with red trimmings and sash fits particularly well with the theme of Dadaism, a twist on the normal train of thought. Although simply paired with black suit trousers the outfit works well. Outfit 2 is too simplistic and the deep V neckinde should perhaps be extended for further dramatic effect. The violet and teal combine sucessfully in outfit 3 but need an additional colour a little higher in value to offset their intensity when paired together. I like the combination of grey for the majority and violet in the minority in outfit 4, but it needs an additional design point or point of colour to add interest. Outfit 5 is too mundane to fit with the Miu Miu brand philosophy and a pattern should be formulated for the shirt fabric to render it more suitable. Outfit 6 works relatively well but should also include another colour to break up the collar and main section of the dress.
Set 5: Here I began experimenting with implementing pattern into the designs as research into previous collection shows pattern in a high percentage of outfits. Outfit 1 uses checks of red slate and teal, checks very on-trend for AW08/09 so perhaps adapted and evolved through to 09/10. Outfits 2 and 3 lack much interest. Outfit 4's pattern was not successful and looked too muddled, although the colour combinations were quite effective. Outfit 5's scheme looked good and one I will develop further - the contrast between beige and violet was great, as with the combination of beige, red and violet stripes in outfit 6.
Set 6: I feel the colour used for the dark red suit was quite characteristic of the Dada period and teamed with the violet camisole, is updated for a more Miu Miu look. Outfits 2 and 3 work well, if a little plain. The pattern on coat four is also emblematic of Dada styling and an element I will further develop, experimenting with different colourways and application into the design. I also really like the vibrancy of the violet dress combined with the subtlety of the collar and cuffs in outfit 6.With the observances made in bold and other factors to consider such as developing a range of patterns, I will continue to expriment with different combinations to achieve a united result for Miu Miu Autumn/Winter 09/10 collection.
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