The purpose of this study is to develop nail art design works using of nail art materials and techniques by applying Gucci's fashion style to nail art. Gucci, the Italian fashion brand, is widely known for its superb design and quality. In terms of re...
The purpose of this study is to develop nail art design works using of nail art materials and techniques by applying Gucci's fashion style to nail art. Gucci, the Italian fashion brand, is widely known for its superb design and quality. In terms of research methods, Gucci brand and its style were theoretically investigated.
The Gucci style was categorized into three different styles: traditional Gucci style, Tom Ford's Gucci style, and Alessandro Michelle's Gucci style. In order to analyze the representative images of each style, the advertisements of Gucci were collected, analyzed and selected according to the category. In an empirical study, six nail art designs inspired by Gucci style were sketched using Adobe Photoshop. Color, shape, patterns, texture, and decoration elements were extracted from the representative advertisement of each category, based on which nail art materials and techniques were selected.
The study results found the followings: <Work Ⅰ> is based on the traditional horseback riding motif of Gucci. Stirrup, horsebit, and GRG Web were expressed by mainly using hand painting techniques with the color of brown. The crocodile skin material was expressed using the UV gel. With 2D technique, bag covers, belts, and stirrup decorations made of embo gel were produced. And decorations made of bamboo were made with 3D technique.
<Work Ⅱ> is based on other products from traditional Gucci. It expressed the pattern of Diamante canvas with some spangles. GG Diamante was made of decal art. It made flora patterns with some stickers and crocodile materials, metal decorations and interlocking G logo were made of UV gel. Horsebit pattern added to animal print was expressed by hand painting.
<Work Ⅲ> is based on the design which reinterpreted the traditional style of Gucci with Tom Ford style. Achromatic colors and dark purple were used. Crocodile materials were expressed by using the characteristics of UV gel. Using embo gel, collar and knot were made with 2D technique. Ornaments of bamboo and horse’s hoof were expressed with 3D technique. G logo and GG Diamante were made with line stones.
<Work Ⅳ> is based on the products of Tom Ford style Gucci. Achromatic colors, navy and deep blue were used. The satin shirt and lace outfit were made with fabric technique. Velvet pants made out of velvet powder were made. The hand painting technique made cleavage look. Decorations using studs, parts, and line tapes has been expressed.
<Work Ⅴ> is a work based on the design that reinterpreted traditional Gucci with Alessandro Michele’s style. For the colors, light grey, red, black and brown were used. GG logo using various colors of line stones and spangles has been expressed. Flora pattern was painted with stickers, and glitter was added on the top of the stickers. BRB Web, BEB Web with chains, GRG Web made of glitter, neck decorations using ribbon and bamboo were expressed. Horse’s hoof decorations using embo gel have been made.
<Work Ⅵ> is a work inspired by Alessandro Michele’s Gucci style products. Colorful and vivid chromatic colors and vintage colors were used. Using stickers, chinoiserie decorative patterns and roses, cats, and snakes have been made. Patterns that look like a ruffle edge has been expressed with hand painting technique. With 3D method, neck decorations using ribbon, silhouette in ‘Y’ shape, and marmont bag have been made. They are decorated with pearls, studs, chains, and part.
This study will be the basis for creating nail art designs based on fashion brand for the total styling.