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| Alexander McQueen Red Trompe l'oeil Pencil Dress c2011 |
I started doing some preliminary research on a few random ideas I had and although they are all fascinating in their own way, I wonder whether there is enough there to sustain me through two years of research. As much as I adore libraries and looking at primary source material, I don't want to spend the next two years alone in a dusty archive somewhere pursuing a topic that no one could care less about. As shy as I can be at times, I'm actually good at doing interviews because of my innate curiosity and it makes sense to capitalize on that strength.
I'm leaning towards something that draws on both historical and contemporary references but I have yet to settle on a topic..... They say curiosity killed the cat. I hope I have nine lives, because I think I'm going to need all of them!
The photo I chose to accompany this post is of an Alexander McQueen dress that I admired while following a link from the online Victoria and Albert Museum journal. This glorious red dress captures the mood of what I wish I felt like at this moment - powerful, confident and sure. To see more of these fabulous dresses, visit the McQueen site here.
8 comments:
Thanks for sharing those sites, I didn't realize McQueen made such wearable clothing, love the red and the boots, very elegant, red is a favorite color it shouts here I am check it out LOL
Karey
I'm sure you won't need nine lives to navigate your way through this. You've got the right idea - play to your strengths, and you know what they are. I'm really interested about what you'll decide on. As you said, perhaps the key factor here is having enough material to go at in the first place. McQueen's killer red dress aside, I know you'll be fine. :)
What an enviable position you're in! Can't wait to hear what you decide upon. I'm sure it will be good!
I totally understand it can be a bit daunting to immerse oneself into one specific topic for 2 yrs but surely your election will come naturally and as powerful as this red dress :-). Me too, I'm very curious to know what your election will be!
ps : thank you for your visit and comment...oh and i will post the pics of the vintage party soon ! :-)
Thanks for the link, Ingrid - what a resource! I can absolutely understand your quandary but don't forget that the most common mistake with any thesis topic is making it too broad.
It will be so tempting to branch off into all kinds of areas but you need to find that 'thread' (pardon the pun!) that allows you to keep it tight and focused.
I think it goes against the grain of any curious and interested person to narrow oneself down to such a limited focus, but this is about showing them what you are capable of in this finite topic - not all that you're capable of, if that makes any sense?
Good luck choosing your topic. Whatever you decide on I know you will do brilliantly :) Kx
Ingrid yes I can imagine what a dilemma, to box yourself in for two years.. My only thought is how quickly two years can fly by. I am confident that you will follow your heart to the right choice, and I will be very curious to know what it will be! And you will wear that red dress powerfully!
Nathalie
Adore the sociology of fashion, a very fruitful area surely? I'm certain you'll come up with something wonderful, looking forward to knowing!
beautiful!
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