Employing Abstract Art Features in Women's Fashion shaped using a Mannequin-Cutting Technique

Abstract

This research aims to employ the formal characteristics of abstract art in women's fashion using the mannequin cutting technique. It also seeks to identify the significance of differences in the average scores of the judges for the executed designs, as well as to understand the opinions of the consumer sample regarding these designs. The research's importance lies in opening new horizons for fashion design professionals to utilize the characteristics of abstract art in creating contemporary designs. The research employed a descriptive methodology in addition to a quasi-experimental approach. The research sample consisted of (10) specialized judges and a sample of consumers ranging in age from 20 to 40 years. The study included 204 participants. Research tools included a questionnaire for judges and another for consumers to gather their opinions on designs executed using abstract art techniques on mannequins. The findings indicated the feasibility of incorporating abstract art elements into designs executed using this technique. Furthermore, there were no significant differences in the judges' average opinions, with their views being similar regarding the high quality of the executed designs. Consumers also expressed positive opinions on the designs, both aesthetically and functionally. The study recommends exploring modern art schools for inspiration in fashion design using mannequin techniques, and adopting the cutting technique to bring creative ideas to life on mannequins.