Abstract:

Demonstrating the contribution of using traditional clothes as an inspiration source for the creativity and for the clothing design value in modern clothing design creation was the target of the this study. In the study, a collection, which was inspired from shape, form, ornament and fabric specifications of traditional clothes belong to district of Bursa, involve twelve clothing designs, which was compatible to last trends, was created and one of the designs was produced as a prototype. In the evaluation research, which was accomplished by observing the design process, the contribution of traditional components for the designs constituted the collection was interpreted in terms of symbolical and functional design values. In the changing fashion perception, the importance of this study is to show and to point out the contribution of traditional elements as an inspirational resource for the creativity and for the clothing design value to designers, which intend to generate a brand identity by presented value added, wearable and innovative clothing design to the mass communities.

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