In amongst preparing for the annual Christmas party at work, and thinking about Dancesport, I've had little time for myself!
I've been madly researching what's out there activewear-wise, brainstorming what I think should be out there, and putting pen to paper and sketching. Right now, my sketches resemble something of a 5-year-old (I'm no Picasso!), so I'm a bit apprehensive about sharing them with you!
Researching
In the beginning, I went to Lorna Jane and the big department stores to see what activewear was about and was shocked at my findings - it's all very masculine, form-fitting and basically, dull. I want to design for real women - those with hips, those who want something more feminine to set them apart from the men in the gym, those who want COLOUR!
Ideas
My first idea for the range is a white cotton jacket with silver sequins lining the hood, maybe silver fabric on the cuffs or on the zip with my logo emblazoned on the back. I want something fabulous that I can throw on and wear to the gym, or just down the road to get a juice. Casual design that is fabulous all at once.
I'm also thinking about pants to match the tracksuit top. When I'm exercising, there's nothing worse than tracksuit pants that get stuck in your sandshoes. If you're going to buy $300 personalised Nike's (like me!) then you want them to stand out! I desperately want pants that are knee-length, but not daggy. I'm thinking a pair of grey marle pants that are elasticised at the knee, yet comfortable around the waist. None of this skin-tight legging stuff! I'm not quite sure how it will work, so need to get Clint's advice asap.
Fabrications
And the most important thing - fabrications and embellishments. I've been browsing fabric stores and scouring the Web for the BEST of the BEST. But first I ask Toni-Maree if they are cleanable, washable and will stand the test of time. There's no point buying activewear - clothes to wear day in, day out - if they are just going to fall apart.
Until next time,
CC xo
