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Buckles

Some design features I've been focusing on throughout this brief is buckles. I was inspired by the functional ones used on the bags I've previously looked at by Alyx and Hunter. Other designers have used this type of side release buckle as it is really commonly used feature in streetwear/functional garments. Theres a few different styles that could be used, I've picked up ones in silver metal and black plastic as these were the ones available to me and would match well with the materials I've started looking at. I want to keep to the same theme as my fashion practice which is orange, olive and black so I can use the accessory in my final image shots. I've tried to link both briefs together by keeping to the theme of waterproof and outdoors wear, I'm hoping to portray this through my images to give the sense of functionality. 

 I got both these side release buckles from london trimmings which you can order online but they have a much bigger selection in store and I recieved student discount which is also a bonus for when you are a student. 

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