Innovating Garment Designs from the Egyptian Heritage by Using Tambour Technique in Dior’s Work

Due to the scarcity of studies and research that deal with the tambour tool, which is used in implementing amazing embroidery designs that combine threads, sequins and beads, which decorate dresses in haute couture fashion shows, the research problem came about in the importance of shedding light on this tool so that fashion designers can form an intellectual reserve when studying the works and methods of fashion houses, which enables them to translate, reformulate and employ them artistically in their design proposals. This study aims to create modern designs for women's outerwear in line with the customs of Egyptian society, targeting both local and international markets, and inspired by Dior’s Ready to wear Spring/Summer 2021, 2022 and 2023. Decorative units inspired by the Egyptian heritage (Upper Egypt, North Sinai and Siwa), using the tambour needle in its implementation. Accordingly, (10) techniques were prepared, then (31) clothing pieces (vest and jumpsuit). The study utilized the descriptive and applied approach, and the proposed techniques and designs were presented to a group of specialized professors from During a questionnaire form for specialists. Each questionnaire contained 13 phrases across three axes, while the proposed designs had 14 phrases across three axes. The findings indicated that the implemented pieces were Number (2), No. (21) and No. (25) obtained the top score in the mean calculation.