Amelia’s Magazine | London College of Fashion Ba Hons Graduate Catwalk Show 2013: Review part two

Sarah Buchanan 'Cat Goddess in Dress' by Kathryn Corlett
Sarah Buchanan ‘Cat Goddess in Dress’ by Kathryn Corlett.

I’ve already shared with you my first review of the London College of Fashion Ba Hons Graduate Catwalk Show at The Yard in Shoreditch, now here’s the rest of the graduate designers I loved on the night.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Sarah Buchanan
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Sarah Buchanan
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Sarah Buchanan
Using shimmering strips of cleverly cut metal Sarah Buchanan created her dramatic Empire of the Clouds collection, which was inspired by machines of flight. She collaborated with jeweller Georgina Howling and textile designer Claire Kelly.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Miuniku
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Miuniku
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Miuniku
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Miuniku
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Miuniku
Sisters Nikita and Tina Sutradhar go under the moniker , and worked together to produce a stunning collection titled Mundane Things, combining striking graphic elements, 80s garment shapes and an intriguing Scandinavian colour palette. The pair already have extensive business and technical training, a basic stand alone website and received the Fashion Innovation award. Miuniku is definitely a label to watch out for in the future.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Adland Yima Sounga
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Adland Yima Sounga
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Adland Yima Sounga
Adland Yima Sounga worked with menswear designer Ashley Robinson on a series of neon block coloured garments with rich textural details.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Lucy Seabrook
Lucy Seabrook collaborated with Shanna Brent on a tailored unisex range that featured tie detailing.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Yunhui An
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Yunhui An
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Yunhui An
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Yunhui An
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Yunhui An
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Yunhui An
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Yunhui An
I absolutely adored a super clever collection by Yunhui An, with trompe l’oeil garments that mimicked other clothes in a Mondrian colour palette. The collection was styled with matching drawn paper bag faces.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Antonia Beard
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Antonia Beard
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Antonia Beard
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Antonia Beard
Antonia Beard‘s colourful pixelated textile designs were plastered across casual menswear designs by Wei Yu (Adrien) Chen.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Ya-Pei Tseng
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Ya-Pei Tseng
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Ya-Pei Tseng
Ya-Pei Tseng showed a bunched, tied and pleated collection of cream & grey dresses peppered with mustard yellow highlights, all influenced by Japanese culture.

Riyeka Silburn by Gareth A Hopkins
Riyeka Silburn by Gareth A Hopkins.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Riyeka Silburn
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Riyeka Silburn
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Riyeka Silburn
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Riyeka Silburn
Riyeka Silburn‘s duffel coats came with a boxy 80s touch that was heightened by the use of a jewel coloured palette. She collaborated with Jessica Hearnshaw who made boxy bags to match.

Riyeka Silburn by Gareth A Hopkins
Riyeka Silburn by Gareth A Hopkins.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Brogan Toyn
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Brogan Toyn
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Brogan Toyn
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Brogan Toyn
Brogan Toyn‘s models gyrated and strutted down the catwalk, all the better to show off neon bright club wear embellished by Zoe Sterling.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Xinyu Hu
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Xinyu Hu
Xinyu Hu by Gareth A Hopkins
Xinyu Hu by Gareth A Hopkins.

Xinyu Hu‘s relaxed menswear took geometric panels as a starting point for sleek camel and black tailored casual wear.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Edward Curtis
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Edward Curtis
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Edward Curtis
London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Edward Curtis
Edward Curtis closed the show with a stunning collection of dresses inspired by paint splatters. He had carefully constructed an unusual selection of garments using the finest of tailoring techniques.

You can read the first part of this review here.

Categories ,2013, ,Adland Yima Sounga, ,Antonia Beard, ,Ashley Robinson, ,BA Hons, ,Brogan Toyn, ,catwalk show, ,Claire Kelly, ,Edward Curtis, ,Empire of the Clouds, ,Fashion Innovation, ,Gareth A Hopkins, ,Georgina Howling, ,Jessica Hearnshaw, ,Kathryn Corlett, ,London College of Fashion, ,Lucy Seabrook, ,Miuniku, ,Mundane Things, ,Nikita and Tina Sutradhar, ,review, ,Riyeka Silburn, ,Sarah Buchanan, ,Shanna Brent, ,Wei Yu (Adrien) Chen, ,Xinyu Hu, ,Ya-Pei Tseng, ,Yunhui An, ,Zoe Sterling

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Amelia’s Magazine | Free Range Graduate Shows 2012: Somerset College BA Fashion Design Review

Rocea Greenway by Adam Pryce
Rocea Greenway by Adam Pryce.

And so the graduate shows return for business once again… starting with a burst of catwalk displays at the Truman Brewery as part of the 12th Free Range exhibition… where for the first time I attended a student fashion show. This was thanks to an invite from student Jennifer Riley, and made possible by a fortunate confluence of circumstances: my partner was off work and able to watch Snarfle for an hour, and I live moments away just off Brick Lane… a handy spot to reside for many many reasons!

Nipa Yamjamnan Somerset college by Geiko Louve
Nipa Yamjamnan of Somerset College by Geiko Louve.

Somerset College is part of the Plymouth University: what a wonderful part of the world to study. Their 2012 graduates showed a polished series of collections which featured more than a few recurring themes: extravagant tailoring, dusky and murky shades, bondage inspired detailing and metres of sheer fabrics. Here are my favourite outfits from each student…

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Nipa Yamjamnan opened with jewel coloured evening dresses slickly styled with twinkling wine glasses and jewelled arm cuffs.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Rocea Greenway Somersetcollege_by_Geiko Louve
Rocea Greenway by Geiko Louve.

One of the strongest collections was presented by Rocea Greenway, whose Tribal Goddesses wore frilled waterfall bodices and swooshing trains held up by shaped leather strips.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Georgina Beaton by Adam Pryce
Georgina Beaton by Adam Pryce.

There was beautiful laser cut detailing on the wedding dresses created by fashion textiles graduate Georgina Beaton.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Cables were the theme of the day in bold knitted dresses from Sunniva Nybo, who created svelte high belted dresses with folksy details inspired by Catalan styles. One of my favourite collections.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Holly Harmes presented caped and strapped coats created from varied textures – earthy tweeds, shiny satins and ribbed knit.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Emma Sothcott also paired popular bondage leather detailing with fluid and structured fabrics.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Tom Evans presented the only menswear collection – with some splendid illustrated t-shirts.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
I like the use of an oversized pearl necklace worn over one of Lydia James‘ wedding dresses.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Nickie Bush contrasted draped plum and fuchsia fabrics with darker tones, and was also notable for utilising print.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Zeta Thorne showed an elegant series of slate grey and wine red bias cut ruffled evening dresses.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Donna Ralph used shades of turquoise and plenty of brown check for her casual jumpsuits and cropped trousers.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Katie Oliverio worked with contrasting panels.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Connie White combined sheers with yet more leather buckle detailing.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Intriguing sculptural pocket details and fiery prints by Lucy Symons.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Jade O’Hanlon used shades of khaki, sand and russet to create a sophisticated country inspired collection, given a contemporary feel with lace panelling

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Lastly, Jennifer Riley showed a confident collection based on a simple egg like silhouette that was inspired by a trip to Milan. All outfits were created entirely from upholstery fabrics. Clever and wearable, she should go far!

Structurally Romantic by Jennifer Riley
Structurally Romantic by Jennifer Riley.

Find out more about Free Range Graduate Shows in my listing here. All photography by Amelia Gregory.

Categories ,Adam Pryce, ,BA Hons, ,Bondage, ,Catalan, ,Connie White, ,Donna Ralph, ,Emma Sothcott, ,Geiko Louve, ,Georgina Beaton, ,Holly Harmes, ,Jade O’Hanlon, ,Jennifer Riley, ,Katie Oliverio, ,knitwear, ,Lucy Symons, ,Lydia James, ,Nickie Bush, ,Nipa Yamjamnan, ,Rocea Greenway, ,Snarfle Monkey, ,Somerset College, ,Sunniva Nybo, ,tailoring, ,Tom Evans, ,Zeta Thorne

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Amelia’s Magazine | Free Range Graduate Shows 2012: Somerset College BA Fashion Design Review

Rocea Greenway by Adam Pryce
Rocea Greenway by Adam Pryce.

And so the graduate shows return for business once again… starting with a burst of catwalk displays at the Truman Brewery as part of the 12th Free Range exhibition… where for the first time I attended a student fashion show. This was thanks to an invite from student Jennifer Riley, and made possible by a fortunate confluence of circumstances: my partner was off work and able to watch Snarfle for an hour, and I live moments away just off Brick Lane… a handy spot to reside for many many reasons!

Nipa Yamjamnan Somerset college by Geiko Louve
Nipa Yamjamnan of Somerset College by Geiko Louve.

Somerset College is part of the Plymouth University: what a wonderful part of the world to study. Their 2012 graduates showed a polished series of collections which featured more than a few recurring themes: extravagant tailoring, dusky and murky shades, bondage inspired detailing and metres of sheer fabrics. Here are my favourite outfits from each student…

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Nipa Yamjamnan opened with jewel coloured evening dresses slickly styled with twinkling wine glasses and jewelled arm cuffs.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Rocea Greenway Somersetcollege_by_Geiko Louve
Rocea Greenway by Geiko Louve.

One of the strongest collections was presented by Rocea Greenway, whose Tribal Goddesses wore frilled waterfall bodices and swooshing trains held up by shaped leather strips.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Georgina Beaton by Adam Pryce
Georgina Beaton by Adam Pryce.

There was beautiful laser cut detailing on the wedding dresses created by fashion textiles graduate Georgina Beaton.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Cables were the theme of the day in bold knitted dresses from Sunniva Nybo, who created svelte high belted dresses with folksy details inspired by Catalan styles. One of my favourite collections.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Holly Harmes presented caped and strapped coats created from varied textures – earthy tweeds, shiny satins and ribbed knit.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Emma Sothcott also paired popular bondage leather detailing with fluid and structured fabrics.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Tom Evans presented the only menswear collection – with some splendid illustrated t-shirts.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
I like the use of an oversized pearl necklace worn over one of Lydia James‘ wedding dresses.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Nickie Bush contrasted draped plum and fuchsia fabrics with darker tones, and was also notable for utilising print.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Zeta Thorne showed an elegant series of slate grey and wine red bias cut ruffled evening dresses.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Donna Ralph used shades of turquoise and plenty of brown check for her casual jumpsuits and cropped trousers.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Katie Oliverio worked with contrasting panels.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Connie White combined sheers with yet more leather buckle detailing.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Intriguing sculptural pocket details and fiery prints by Lucy Symons.

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Jade O’Hanlon used shades of khaki, sand and russet to create a sophisticated country inspired collection, given a contemporary feel with lace panelling

SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
SOMERSET COLLEGE BA fashion 2012 -photo by amelia gregory
Lastly, Jennifer Riley showed a confident collection based on a simple egg like silhouette that was inspired by a trip to Milan. All outfits were created entirely from upholstery fabrics. Clever and wearable, she should go far!

Structurally Romantic by Jennifer Riley
Structurally Romantic by Jennifer Riley.

Find out more about Free Range Graduate Shows in my listing here. All photography by Amelia Gregory.

Categories ,Adam Pryce, ,BA Hons, ,Bondage, ,Catalan, ,Connie White, ,Donna Ralph, ,Emma Sothcott, ,Geiko Louve, ,Georgina Beaton, ,Holly Harmes, ,Jade O’Hanlon, ,Jennifer Riley, ,Katie Oliverio, ,knitwear, ,Lucy Symons, ,Lydia James, ,Nickie Bush, ,Nipa Yamjamnan, ,Rocea Greenway, ,Snarfle Monkey, ,Somerset College, ,Sunniva Nybo, ,tailoring, ,Tom Evans, ,Zeta Thorne

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Amelia’s Magazine | Alternative Fashion Week 2010 at Spitalfields Market: Day 5 Chelsea BA Textiles Show

Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art & Design Textile Design
All photography by Amelia Gregory.

I’m going to devote a whole blog entirely to the work of Chelsea College of Art and Design, mind shown on day 5 of Alternative Fashion Week. Why, ambulance you may well ask?

Well, mainly just because I loved the sheer exuberance of their offering. ‘Modern Folk’ may not have been refined, but it was absolutely fabulous. As I walked into Crispin Place the first year students of the BA Hons course in Textile Design were rehearsing their catwalks against the backdrop of the city in the sunshine, and the riot of colour, shape and pattern hit me like a flock of excited parrots. Arranged from brightest down to most muted their outrageous creations ran through every colour in the spectrum. Polished it wasn’t, but there were so many great ideas that I struggled to capture them all and anyway, I’m just gonna let the pictures do the talking. Feast your eyes on this little bunch…. props to the tutors at this college for encouraging such a fantastic show of creativity from students so early on in their careers.

Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art & Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010  Chelsea College of Art
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010  Chelsea College of Art
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design Textile Design
Alternative Fashion Week Day 5 2010  Chelsea College of Art

Categories ,Alternative Fashion Week, ,BA Hons, ,Chelsea College of Art and Design, ,spitalfields, ,textile, ,Textile Design, ,Textile Designer

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