Artistic Formulations of evening Wear inspired by Plant Nature using Draping on Mannequin Technique

Abstract

Nature is the beauty that surrounds humanity. Among the most important aspects of nature that serve humanity is plant nature, which is closely linked to us, influenced by us, and in turn influences us. Therefore, this research aims to utilize plant nature in creating artistic formulations for evening wear inspired by plant nature, using a mannequin draping technique. It also seeks to gather feedback from expert judges and consumers on the designs, from the inspiration, innovation, and aesthetic appeal wise.The research's significance lies in keeping pace with modern trends in showcasing the beauty of plant nature and enriching the world of fashion with innovative designs concepts for evening wear inspired by plant nature. The research employed a descriptive and quasi-experimental approach. The research sample consisted of ten specialized female faculty members and a sample consisted of 200 female consumers aged between 20 to 50 years. The research tools included a questionnaire to gauge the opinions of expert reviewers and another to gauge the opinions of consumers regarding the implemented designs. The research conclusion demonstrated the success of creating evening wear designs inspired by plant nature using mannequin draping technique. The expert judges' opinions on the designs were positive from the inspiration, innovation, and aesthetic appeal wise. Furthermore, the designs received a high level of acceptance from the research sample of consumers. Among the most important recommendations is encouraging fashion designers and students to utilize plant nature as a valuable resource with diverse applications. The research also emphasizes the importance of further research exploring the use of plant nature as inspiration in fashion design and other art forms.