Pocket Power: Redesigning Women’s Clothing for Functionality and Style

As a Fashion Designer, you’ve been tasked with addressing a common complaint in women’s fashion: the lack of functional pockets. Your challenge is to design a clothing line that incorporates pockets without sacrificing style, responding to the growing demand for both practicality and aesthetics in women’s clothing.

Your Task:

1. Research the Topic:
   Begin by watching the video on the history and evolution of pockets in fashion. Then, conduct your own research and read articles discussing the gender disparity in pocket design and the demand for more functional clothing in women’s fashion.

2. Evaluate and Reflect:
   Think about how pockets can be integrated into women’s clothing without compromising the design. What challenges might arise, and what are the potential benefits?

   • Option 1:

     Sketch your design for a clothing item that includes pockets, and add notes explaining your design choices. Then share a link to your design. If you choose to sketch your idea, you can use a digital tool of your choice (Canva, Google Drawings, Slides, or something else.) IMPORTANT! Links must be set to: Viewed by anyone on the internet. Test your link using incognito / private mode. Watch our tutorial on Creating and Checking Sharable Links.

   • Option 2:

     Write a paragraph explaining how your design meets both aesthetic and practical needs.