Steampunk: Challenge 2 "The Alice Challenge"

For this challenge we had to choose a character from children's literature(now I say children's because most of the heroes/heroines of children's literature have a distinct style that you can build on) and keeping their colours and style, design them a fresh new look, that is in keeping with their style.

Little Red Riding Hood

I knew I wanted to do Little Red Riding Hood immediately. My vision was to take Little Red Riding Hood from a childish innocent into a red-hot femme fatale.
I wanted to do something different and unpredictable so I went with a sexy long gown.
For the gown I used red and black silk with a big over sized bow, black silk scrunched effect for the bottom. For the stole I made a wolf wrapped around her neck. I wasn't able to make a professional looking wolf stole given the time. I made a reversible satin cape which drapes perfectly over her shoulders.

To see all the photos go to : http://www.couturedoll.com/gordana.html

Here is what the judges scores

Theme: 5
Originality: 4.5
Creativity: 4.5
Construction: 5
Judith
I love where this sassy outfit is going. It is certainly a fresh take on the Red Riding Hood character drawing on the elements from her style. Terrific choice of fabric and a beautifully constructed gown. Great detail with the black ruching at the hem and a nice touch with the wolf stole

Theme: 4.5
Originality: 3.5
Creativity: 4
Construction: 4.5
Rob
Your fashion is really pretty, seems to be well constructed and well fitted. The finishing is very nice. I like the fox stole, and that you kept the hooded cape. The dress is very sexy and really a beautiful garment, I really like the ruching detail at the bottom of the skirt, and the bow is a nice accent. Everything is really pretty and well done, but a bit expected and not extremely original. The fox stole was an original and cute thought for this character update. You did pull of the challenge well. It just feels a bit expected, and I wanted something more, something to really be excited about, which would put this fashion over the top for me. I would like to see some elaborate detailing on the cape, something very luxurious and spectacular. Possibly a beautiful brocade with faux fur trim and lining would have been nice. Some embellishment on the bodice of the dress could have added the extra touch I was looking for. Overall, good job, very pretty, but it makes me want a bit more

Theme: 1
Originality: 2
Creativity: 2
Construction: 5
Tom
What a gorgeous gown…what a shame it doesn’t say a thing about ‘Red Riding Hood’s character…nor does the ‘red riding hood’ cape work…it makes the design look like a Halloween witches’ costume. OK…we get it…you’re a fine couturier…but you’re not getting the challenge. Oh yes…and I hate that wolf wrap…it’s silly, and it doesn’t work with your gorgeous gown except in a far-too-literal way. You have amazing talent in your design and execution skills (the black ruching is perfectly done, and not an easy thing to accomplish) – but you’re not getting the interpretation of the challenges, which is hurting you in Interpretation, Originality, and Creativity scoring.

Theme: 5
Originality: 5
Creativity: 5
Construction: 5
David
Super sexy and gorgeously made! Love the humor with the wolf stole!

Thank you judges for all the scores!

Work in Progress:

Sketch

Made a few small changes along the way!