In order to write a fashion critique I needed to find out what makes a critique, what information is essential to make it informative and what is the difference between a review and a critique of a fashion show.
So I watched ‘How to review / critique a fashion show ?’ to get a better understanding.
How to review / critique a fashion show? ( Justine Leconte officiel – YouTube )
Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfv8rifSc_k
- A critique is not an opinion
- A critique is an explanation of what you saw, combined with background research on the designer and their previous collections
- If you provide context in your critique it helps the reader have more of an in-depth understanding of the show, collection and designers inspiration.
- Try not to get distracted by the overall performance of the show and focus on the garments as they are the most important part of critique.
- The first and look are the most important looks in the show.
- Use emotions and adjectives to describe the looks and write them down whilst watching the show.
- When all the models walk at the end of the show, write down whether there is a theme and is there a good balance and mixture throughout the collection of silhouettes, fabrics and styles.
- Once you have finished watching the show find the photos of each look in the collection and look at all of the looks side by side.
- Your critique should reflect your journey of watching and collecting information about the show so you describe the show for someone that has never seen it.
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