The first project of my Fashion Illustration degree is focused on the idea of London being home to many contrasting styles and fashion 'tribes' amongst its many different districts. I have been asked to explore the style of Brick Lane and Shoreditch through illustration, and produce a printed Fashion Streetbook to encapsulate the unique style of Brick Lane.
First, I took my camera along with me to take some initial photographs of the area and whatever took my interest. I was mainly drawn to the graffiti and posters found down alleyways and doorways and was inspired by the layering and textures built up. I like the idea of the ever-changing collage of imagery and the way the colours and textures build up over time. This is something I aim to explore within my own image making, and I will use these photographs as a starting reference.
I will visit Brick Lane again to take some more photographs of the clothing and specific trends that I come across, but for now these images will provide inspiration as a starting point.
