^{Originally published on February 2, 2013}

Cómo Cubrir Un Cuerpo
the Art of Covering a Body

Socially, we tend to hide ourselves by covering a body, as we try to conceal who we really are. The layer we use when covering a body is called a garment, and logically, it must follow the shape of the body so that it fits properly and is functional.

Garments and Fashion as a Profession

The structures involved in covering a body are garments, and the craft of creating these structures is called fashion. For centuries, fashion has been dedicated to mastering the art of covering a body effectively.

Covering a body through fashion has always been regarded as an art form. That is why some fashion creators have become true artists.

Fashion: Expression, Art, and Awareness

Fashion is an act of expression and artistic creation. However, if fashion wants to be considered art, it must go beyond the mere whim of the creator. The creator must be aware of form, texture, and color. All these elements must respond to a serious and skilled act of creation.

Therefore, only complete mastery of the entire process — from prototype conception to final realization, and then preparation for mass production in prêt-à-porter — can result in a true work of art.

The Role of the Fashion Sketch

If something seems superfluous in this process, it is the fashion illustration, or sketch. The creator should not be just a draftsman but a true fashion creator.

Today, these two terms are often confused. The sketch or drawing is only a small part of the creative process. It is generally not very important since it usually does not respect human body proportions. Its sole function is to materialize a mental concept that will then be realized in the prototype.

The Reality of Contemporary Fashion

Today, fashion focuses more on the sketch than on the techniques required for covering a body by turning these drawings into real garments. However, these garments are the true products of fashion.