TY  - BOOK
AU  - Nic Giolla Chomhaill,Deirbhile
TI  - An examination of the cyclical nature of a mainstream trend and the innovative design processes that have informed its development
U1  - Thesis Fashion 12/16 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Limerick : 
PB  - Limerick Institute of Technology/Limerick School of Art and Design
KW  - Chalayan, Hussein,
KW  - Fashion trends
KW  - Fashion theses
KW  - Extended essays
KW  - Fashion
KW  - Theses
KW  - LSAD
KW  - Clare Street
N1  - Thesis submitted for B.A. (Hons) in Fashion Design 2016; Includes bibliographical references; The Objective of this paper is to examine the relationship between mainstream trends, and innovation and invention processes. Taking the work of designer Hussein Chalayan, I will investigate whether a connection can be drawn between direct influences on his work and the subsequent emergence of a trend from his concepts. I will explore how the trend is then taken further, showing the circular nature of the trend process. Through investigation I will establish that innovation in design is continuously being influenced by other pre-existing factors; this can refer to designers, figures ordinary, people, a way of thinking, or a product. I will propose that Innovation in design, such as HC, is directly linked to the creation and distribution of a trending fashion style, and shows that trends begin in a raw sometimes unwearable state of innovation, that eventually filters down to the mainstream market in the form of a wearable trend. [Abstract]
ER  -