Math is such a central part of our lives – we really can’t avoid it, even if we want to. We use it in so many ways and don’t even call it Math. Fashion is based on geometry – it is used in fashion with shapes, angles, lines and more!
The fascination with geometry and geometric shapes is always present in the world of fashion. It is not necessary to create highly complex geometric designs, as you can see in these photos until the simplest form changes the image of the garment.
Squares, circles of color, triangles and how to forget the stripes – all these elements can be found in the new collections of fashion designers who were surely very attentive during the lessons of geometry in the school.
But how to use the geometry in the clothes to make the dress you like fit perfectly to your figure? It is not an easy task. Although we do not realize the geometry is so strongly linked to our daily life and especially in clothes in which it plays such an important role.Not many people currently buy clothes and accessories, without thinking about the fact that the figure of the fabric, the style of clothing is composed of geometric shapes, which allow it to look stylish and fashionable.
LILA STYLE HOUSE – WHITE SILK SHIRT
Geometry is not only used in designing clothes, but it is used in structuring clothes, as well.When constructing shirts and pants, the designer must ensure that the seams are parallel in order for the shirt to hang correctly on the body.
Circumferences of circles are very important when constructing sleeves of shirts, in particular. When making the sleeves of a shirt, the designer first has to measure the circumference of the model’s arm. Because the sleeve of a garment is a circle, if the circumference of the sleeve is too small or tight, the outfit would be extremely uncomfortable and could cut off the model’s circulation. However, if the circumference of the sleeve is too large, then the sleeve will not fit the model properly.
Shapes and angles in design are important, for example; gored skirts, V-necklines, asymmetrical hems, etc. In order to design aesthetically appealing outfits, geometry is used to make these appealing patterns. Designers use geometry principles to create these new designs.
When creating a circle skirt, radii and circumferences of circles are very important. Radii allow the designer to measure, mark out, and cut the perfect circle. This circle will eventually become the waistline of the skirt.
LILA STYLE HOUSE – SILK CAPE DRESS
Another example of angles in the construction of clothing is V-Necks. With a V-Neck, the neck-line must be about a 90 degree angle. If the angle of the neckline were too acute, then the neck of the outfit would be too small and would not fit around the person’s head.However, if the the angle of the V-Neck is too obtuse, the shirt would hang improperly off the shoulders.
Design, regardless of what you’re designing, it is based on geometry. It is fundamental to designing fashion and many other things. Without geometry the beautiful and alluring designs we see in the market would not exist. We would just wear plain old sacks and even that is based on a rectangle.
LILA STYLE HOUSE – VIOLET FLARED DRESS
Geometry provides fashion designers with a unique, creative way to express themselves through design. Therefore, fashion would not be what it is today without geometry.
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