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As a reference for developing the print surfaces, I looked at the elegant and sophisticated beauty of Victorian hand fans, the intricate patterns, motifs, subtle colours, befitting the aesthetics of the brand Elie Saab.
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Some early explorations for the main print surface, exploring forms, colours and textures, to arrive at dynamic surfaces.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/469425_EOxSiCVOLS67IV_QwRQA45NMi.jpg)
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/469425_xqbAR6cL76oyupvLsZAAmHMPx.jpg)
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The main print surface, and the detail of the treatment for the print. An attempt has been made to keep the surface soft, elegant, yet to give it a dimension.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/469425_iTpNw8SdDX3eIxp7d3_J33aC0.jpg)
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Colour palette
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A set of surfaces developed to serve as co-ordinates to the main print surface.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/469425_YZHEsaekYuE5_SlMj_p8PU5te.jpg)
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/469425_zfwaTdndhMkWOMy2sVD0bB0_6.jpg)
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/469425_3W23IwLOjIeopSA_8N3quVZj0.jpg)
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The print was further modified to be screen printed, using a maximum of 4 screens. These are some of the screen printed surfaces, with different fabrics and colour ways.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/469425_Jq4YmPTbjLAxtGqy4rwX2g3hf.jpg)
The wispy elegance of the print is emphasized when printed on chiffon.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/469425_CvqRm0Sn98ioET3m32A40ryMz.jpg)
On butter crepe.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/469425_4ffWtVMzt9NRhH2UcLST0wvjJ.jpg)
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/469425_HmZBgThOQV6j4In6Vi05W5ZqD.jpg)
The print in a monochromatic colour way, on a textured dobby woven cotton fabric.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/469425_iNoGVDMeEpZqwIM2JGAtCzo54.jpg)
Using cotton satin.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/469425_ySZ0tLEjzAYOsa966Cxzw_JXu.jpg)
Using 2 screens and adding dimension by combining it with applique.
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