by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2013 | Fashion
The Northumbria show was notable for it’s large proportion of menswear – nine out of twenty collections, many of an impressively high standard. Miranda Poppy Kale’s offering ‘Live at the Fillmore’, inspired by the legendary San Francisco...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2013 | Fashion
Nottingham Trent decided to test our alertness by tucking their best two designers away at the end of a 23-collection showcase. Kerry Walker’s womenswear collection of immaculately draped blood red silk and wool, black leather and glossy shearling really was a...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2013 | Fashion
Every year Kingston pulls in the biggest crowds and is one of the most talked about shows of the season. The quality of work and the output were phenomenal, with the ‘deconstruction’ of pre-established conceptions in garments, particularly of tailoring,...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2013 | Fashion
This year at Graduate Fashion Week, marked the first show for international talent. With a line-up of graduates from Germany, Italy, Turkey, France, Taiwan, Pakistan, Denmark, Norway, Israel, Japan, and the United States, there were myriad fresh and inventive designs...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 12, 2013 | Fashion
Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) showed in the smaller of the two catwalk tents within Earls Court; an intimate space with an only slightly raised runway. The proximity this setting afforded show-goers was ideal, as it was often the subtle details of fabrication or...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 6, 2013 | Fashion
A much anticipated show, Manchester’s Graduates certainly did not disappoint. Themes of the show ranged from summer days at the seaside to teenage rebellion. We take a closer look at some of the key designers in Manchester’s graduate show. First to show was Victoria...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 6, 2013 | Fashion
With the two Universities sharing a runway and time slot here we bring you a review of both. The show started with Bath Spa who brought us the Gold Medal Winner back in 2012, Chloe Jones. Northampton bring with them a strong heritage in fashion footwear &...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 6, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Nicola O’Prey Occupation: Graduate from John Moores University What are you wearing? Necklace own design, trousers H&M, t-shirt Zara What has been the highlight of GFW for you? Meeting and speaking to industry professionals Name: Divine Mbiyavanqa...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 6, 2013 | Fashion
Backstage at London Graduate Fashion Week | Birmingham – Photography: Steve Turvey
by Hannah Kane | Jun 6, 2013 | Fashion
Backstage at London Graduate Fashion Week | De Montfort – Photography: Steve Turvey