패션디자이너 리차드 퀸의 작품에 나타난 맥시멀리즘 특성 -2018 S/S ~ 2020 S/S 패션 컬렉션을 중심으로-

Abstract

Background Fashion designers' open attitude and vision orient the future of fashion with which limitless creativity is provided for novel image making. This study is purposed to look through works of Richard Quinn, a fashion designer seeking for maximalism esthetics, and understand their expressive characteristics. Methods Literature was reviewed about Richard Quinn's personal history and maximalism fashion. Empirical study produced maximalism features via analysis on design components like concept and formativeness, color, material, pattern and ornament in collection works from 2008 S/S to 2020 S/S. Result Formativeness showed the exaggerated and enlarged silhouette with dramatic volume comparison. As to color and material, splendid image was realized with manifold color combination and matching and common material was used. Pattern had diverse kinds and shapes of floral design. Composite mixture with dot, check and animal shape was taken and a main printing technique was utilized. Also, ornamental effect was maximized with such add-ons as bead, embroidery and corsage along with pattern. Characteristics in Richard Quinn's maximalism were induced in such ways. First, fancy floral print, pattern repeat and composite application, and decorative handicraft technique were given for maximized ornamentation. Second, different ornamental details and patterns were added to exaggerated and enlarged silhouette and this process introduced a sense of visually hyperbolic formation. Third, differentiated individuality was presented with mix of all such as times and area, style, and design element. Conclusion This study could find that Richard Quinn extends an esthetical maximalism in fashion and that it is utilized as locomotive force to create a new fashion image.