by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2014 | Fashion
As is yearly custom, Westminster University kicked off the Graduate fashion season last night at the modern P3 venue in Marylebone. This year saw a new batch of super talented designers experiment and showcase their collections in front of a star-studded crowd. The...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2014 | Fashion
The second show of GFW – East London University – really raised the bar with a hugely entertaining show that hit all the right notes. First up and vying for attention was Krasimira Ivanova-Stoyneva, whose innovative collection fused 1920’s glamour with a...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2014 | Fashion
Following some truly incredible catwalks, Salford University had a lot to live up to, but the graduates kept up the pace with the day’s most thought provoking show. Certainly a divisive presentation, Iqra Rashid showcased the power of accessories in her bold...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 11, 2014 | Fashion
The globetrotting Epsom show featured knitwear from Japan to West Africa, with inspirations ranging from the football pitch to the seashore. The show started with Imogen Bowman’s Abstract Impressionist-inspired collection. Japanese utilitarian work wear, simple...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 11, 2014 | Fashion
Throwing last year’s minimalism out of the window, it was a frenzy of colour and texture that bombarded the audience at De Montfort University’s Graduate Fashion Week show 2014. Beth Sharman started the proceedings with a show-stopping collection that fused the...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2013 | Fashion
Culminating day two of the whirlwind of talent that is Graduate Fashion Week, UCA Epsom students showcased their variety of collections. The thirst for innovation was felt throughout the designs, they were quirky, original, and finely presented. The only way to...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2013 | Fashion
Often when the word East London is mentioned, especially around the fashion table, a connotation immediately flies through everyone’s mind. Yet over the past 20 years East London has been the cultural birthing ground for much of the UK’s most recognisable,...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2013 | Fashion
Chloe Selby’s collection, ‘Child’s Play’, drew heavily on contemporary trends. Leather dungarees and playsuits exposed a lobster illustration in the lining, while thick knitted bobble hats in cobalt blue, black and white were co-ordinated with...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2013 | Fashion
Common themes of the UCA Rochester’s show were centered on luxe minimalism, body armour and the modern traveller. Below are just a few of the many standout designers from the show. First up was graduate Sophia Kouvarou. Entitled, ‘A Light So Dark’, Kouvarou’s...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2013 | Fashion
The only lingerie show at Graduate Fashion Week from one of only two ‘Contour’ courses running in the UK, De Montfort showed collections ranging from bridal to swimwear, sporty styles and fetish. Opening the show was Beth Parkin, whose pink and purple rubber...
