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Published: 2007-07-11 21:15:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 2169; Favourites: 39; Downloads: 22
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Description Edit2: Slimmed up the leg, so I suppose this is the final draft!
No more ugly finny things! :3

For this challenge we had to create a one-piece design that reflected who we are as a designer.

Since I'm so heavily influenced by manga and Japanese culture, I decided to do a kimono inspired piece. Because the design was a little difficult to execute( and understand fully, even for me) I included some flats of the back( on the left) and the button closure( on the right). The buttons go up the right side, and there are three more underneath for the second sleeve.
And I apologize for the messy rendering on the design going up the leg; it's supposed to be something like the Great Wave print, with a Japanese-woodblock style white koi, which has gold highlights on his fins and scales.
The belts are seperate from the main outfit, and are dark gold, along with the shoes, which are simple ballet flats.

I like this as a design, but I'm a bit iffy on it. But I figure it's a good start for critiquing.
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Comments: 15

Nemo111 [2008-04-09 03:10:36 +0000 UTC]

Well, if you made this I wouldn't mind wearing it. I think it'd look very nice on a special occasion.

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bluecranberries In reply to Nemo111 [2008-04-09 03:26:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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Kaori-Izuna [2007-12-30 11:08:52 +0000 UTC]

damn i'd wear that if it was made. Well, actually i'd loose weight before i did cuz i dont think i'd look good on a 'curvy' woman. But this is gorgeous! And the idea for it is awesome. keep up the good work!

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bluecranberries In reply to Kaori-Izuna [2007-12-31 02:52:02 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thanks very much! I'm glad you like it, I really liked how this came out. Just how I pictured it in my head, you know? ;D

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Kaori-Izuna In reply to bluecranberries [2007-12-31 07:24:43 +0000 UTC]

welcome ^^, i always draw something but it never comes out how i thought it would. XD

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RubiKrystal [2007-08-08 00:44:16 +0000 UTC]

loverly^^

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forneverever [2007-07-13 21:54:51 +0000 UTC]

Those flaps kick ass.

The bottom of the pants however? I don't like them at all to be frank. Total bellbottoms strike back from the 70's. If you want a flare I'd suggest to just tone it down to a near bootcut because those flares take away from the upper portion of the design and just make it look tacky. I love the koi print though

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bluecranberries In reply to forneverever [2007-07-13 21:59:14 +0000 UTC]

Err, the flaps on the top? Sorry, I have too many flaps in this to know which one's which. XD;;

So, cut the pants a little shorter, so you can see the feet, perhaps?

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forneverever In reply to bluecranberries [2007-07-14 18:56:20 +0000 UTC]

the ones about her shoulders

and no... not shorter, just tighten the cuffs is what I meant. Have less of a flare in them is all!

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bluecranberries In reply to forneverever [2007-07-14 19:23:06 +0000 UTC]

Ohhh, alrighty, I get it. Will do!

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whoami13 [2007-07-13 14:13:38 +0000 UTC]

what if you kept the flaps, but strung them closer to the hips, like those pants that have all those extra outer panels making it look like a skirt?

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Kallastyos [2007-07-12 07:20:37 +0000 UTC]

its the prettiest ive seen so far... it seems couturey.

the back is interesting and sexy... and the bust is really cool

i dont respond well to the two strips of fabric flowing from the back... it reminds me of like anime-cartoon fashion with unneeded strips of flowing fabric to make stuff look cool...

love the eye color. its perfect.

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bluecranberries In reply to Kallastyos [2007-07-12 15:07:23 +0000 UTC]

Yay, I'm glad you like. I'm thinking I'm going to remove the extra fabric, unless someone gives me a fantastic argument to keep them. I'm only worried that the back may end up bland looking. But whatever, I shall play around with it. :3

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baileykitten [2007-07-11 22:36:53 +0000 UTC]

Hey love,

I <3 <3 <3 the colour (fuck you spell check, I can put a u in colour) scheme with the Asian pattern/styling, because it looks very fresh, but still quite pretty. I also think it's such a great interpretation of a jumpsuit; the top totally breaks up the piece so it doesn't look so overwhelming. The belts are hot, way to accent the hips in a mucho sexy manner. The styling of hair and make-up is great too, very koi-reminiscent but not cheesy. I really like the way it buttons up, as well, because its kimono-y but not really... er. It echo's that style but it's not actually done in... the... same manner or something. I'm having a hard time expressing my opinions .
But what kind of friend would I be if I only told you good stuff :-P ? You don't actually seem to need my help, you immune child you, but it's rather fun to critique don't take me seriously. I just wanna say, I'm not too big on those back flaps. If she was just standing still, it'd be kinda random looking, though I do like the billow-outy silhouette it adds when she's walking. Still, you've rendered the pants as rather voluminous themselves so I think they should give the desired effect of that bottom heavy shape without the back flaps. Maybe... I'd like them if they were attached higher up on the back? No, that'd look cape-esque. Not a big fan here. Second, what I think would be super hot would be a choker necklace that mimics the belt? I don't think it would break up that nice long line you've got going, but I guess it might, I'd have to see it to know...

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bluecranberries In reply to baileykitten [2007-07-11 22:41:39 +0000 UTC]

'Ello, poppit~

I kind of agree with you on the flappy back thingy. Originally, I had put a humungous bow there, though, so at least I came to my senses about that. XD I kept the flappy bits, howevah, 'cause I kind of liked the way it ended up mimicking the koi-like fins, ya know? Also, it looked a bit plain wiffout them. >: BUT! I appreciate that you caught that! XD Because I'm iffy on them still. I'll see what the general concensus is on them, and then make a desicion.

WHY AREN'T YOU ON AIM?

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