NATURE AS INSPIRATION

A fashion designer can draw inspiration from almost anything, but NATURE has always been a go-to source for creatives. Just look outside your window or explore the outdoors to find inspiration in nature. Colors and patterns in nature are an endless source of inspiration in fashion. Below are some inspiring examples of fashion on the catwalk that mimics nature’s natural wonders.

Credit: @fashion.biologique

Now your assignment! A budding fashion designer needs to always be sketching ideas and now it’s your turn to get inspired by nature.

Instructions:

1. We’ve given you 6 nature subjects below to draw upon for inspiration.

2. Use one of our fashion illustration templates and design an outfit that mimics the colors and patterns supplied by nature in these photos.

3. Be sure to use color, pattern, texture and shape! What do you see in the photos that could easily be interpreted in the design of your dress, top, or accessory? Try to copy what you see.

4. Watch the video below for a quick tutorial on sketching a design inspired by nature.

5. Now share what you’ve designed with us! DM us at @mabelthefashionmuse

6. Go out and find your own inspiration in nature. Scour nature websites for more inspiring images. Go outside with your sketchbook, take your own photos of what you see and get inspired!