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...
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 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 &...
