1. Randi Dieckman

2. DECADE 80’S

3. http://www.liketotally80s.com/80s-dresses.html 80’S DECADE-”LAURA ASHLEY PHENOMENON”

4. The research I did to develop a visual merchandising plan was researching the internet on the best way to accent my dress for a visual display. I also looked over previous notes and chapters in the book to learn what colors, theories, and design elements/techniques worked best for this dress to capture the attention of consumers. I also researched the internet and used previous knowledge to decide which type of store would be best to sell my dress. I also used personal opinion to decdide what I thought looked best. RESEARCH

5. Analogous Color Family- Related colors, adjacent on color wheel Warm Colors-Make object appear larger and form distinct boundaries Value-Tints and Shades of colors in the colors I chose Saturation-Colors with high saturation Consistent Temperature- Using single color attributes/characteristics- create personality in composition MULTIPLE THEMES

6. The main colors I am using are warm Colors of Reds and Pinks. I am using these colors because from the research I learned these colors will make the black and white zebra print stand out more. They are warm colors that will attract costumers attention and focus in on the dress. These colors make the dress stand out. I also decided that they look best with the zebra print and with my vision for the dress. Bright colors like red and pink are also very popular colors from the 80’s from which decade the dress was from. MAIN COLORS

7. Color Themes & feeling http://retaildesignblog.net/category/visual-merchandising/ Accessories Ready-to-wear Stylish “Warm, Friendly, Fashionable Approach” Feeling- Warm, Fun, Fashionable feeling from my display. DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND FEELING

8. MERCHANDISING PLAN

10. Boutique or Mall Specialty Store Price Range: $50-$150 WHERE DISPLAY AND PRICE

11. BOUTIQUE SUCH AS THESE

12. OTHER EXAMPLES OF ZEBRA PRINT AND SIMILAR COLORS

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