Pattern designs

Now that I'm working on patterns, I want to see how they'd look on a top I am aiming to create. Here I have done quick, basic sketches to see whether the patterns would work or not. The style of the top needs to balance with the pattern as there needs to be equal amounts of twenties features as well as modern elements. I really like the idea of using something that has elements of art deco as I find this is the most recognisable pattern from the decade.
I've then decided to draw some full outfit designs to figure out whether it works as a statement piece or needs to be fully styled. Despite being a stand out piece, I really want to include suit trousers with the top as this allows the masculine theme to come out. Due to the research into female icons that wore clothes that gave them masculine silhouettes, I feel this is the best way to add a smart and sophisticated edge. I tested both pink and yellow but really did not like the pink as it creates an extremely feminine appearance and did not stand enough against the black. I'm going to use yellow as I find the colour is bolder and contrasts the black stronger.

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