A Study on Art Nouveau Style Fashion Design

Abstract

This study has as its primary aims the following: to create a fashion design based on the aesthetic valueof Art Nouveau which flourished from the end of 19 century to the beginning of 20 century.In this thesis, two themes, Rose Aroma and Iris Memory are selected among the flower patterns andare used to create two works.First, the Rose Aroma theme is for an evening dress of S-curve style made with Silk Jacquard based onrose image of Art Nouveau. For decoration, artificial rose and its stem, and leaves are used to highlighthip line. By such design associated with a flower garden, cubic effects are expressed as a design point.Second, the Iris Memory theme is for a wedding dress made with tulle based on Iris image of ArtNouveau. This dress has a special point in its top bra, underwear used like an outer garment, involvingspangle, beads, pearl, and cubic in order to enhance its visual effect.These works are significant in presenting the development possibilities of various fashion designs byintroducing Art Nouveau style into diverse modern fashions.