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Amelia’s Magazine | London College of Fashion – Fashion Illustration Graduate Show 2011

Viet Tran dog LCF Showtime
Fashion illustration by Viet Tran.

Touring the fashion illustration talent exhibition at the London College of Fashion Showtime degree show necessitated a bit of a cat and mouse chase in order to take photos without detection by the overzealous security guards who were convinced I was up to no good. I have no idea why… I just want to introduce the world to some great new fashion illustration talents.

London College of Fashion degree show review 2011-Rachel Wilkinson

Rachel Wilkinson‘s decorative symmetrical illustrations were beautifully imagined… I just wish I could find her online!

London College of Fashion degree show review 2011-Deborah Jameson
Deborah Jameson had painted a large sheet with a characterful beauty portrait.

London College of Fashion degree show review 2011-Emma Layland
Emma Layland had used some interesting print effects to create simple images with great hair/hat detailing.

London College of Fashion degree show review 2011-Alison Naomi Tullett
For Alison Naomi Tullett it was all about the flamingos… painted on to a big banner. A quick glance at her website reveals that she is as enamoured of animals as she is of humans.

London College of Fashion degree show review 2011-Philip Dunn

Philip Dunn used minimal brush strokes to idiosyncratic effect, advice creating individual and engaging fashion portraits. I do believe that second one is Maggie!

London College of Fashion degree show review 2011-Jingwen Sun
Jingwen Sun used simple swathes of watercolour to create a bold beauty portrait.

Cheryl Windahl LCF graduate showtime
Cheryl Windahl is a girl after my own heart – I loved her two decorative artworks, displayed opposite each other – each tiny detail covered in swathes of colour and pattern.

Kelly Anne Sheppard LCF Showtime
Kelly Anne Sheppard produced a diptych of fineline menswear. I thought I recognised her – she was one of the illustrators in residence for Fashion Scout last season alongside Amelia’s Magazine contributor Andy Bumpus.

Viet Tran LCF Showtime
Viet Tran favours the surreal – loved the dapper animals in costume and flying donkey surrounded by flowers, kittens and bunnies. Why not check out Viet Tran’s blog and Twitter feed?

And over here you can find my Fashion Photography and Styling review.

Written by Amelia Gregory on Monday July 4th, 2011 6:40 pm

Categories ,2011, ,Ali Tullett, ,Alison Naomi Tullett, ,Andy Bumpus, ,animals, ,Cheryl Windahl, ,Deborah Jameson, ,Decorative, ,Degree Show, ,Emma Layland, ,Fashion Illustration, ,Fashion Scout, ,Flamingos, ,Graduate Shows, ,Jingwen Sun, ,Kelly Anne Sheppard, ,LCF, ,London College of Fashion, ,Maggie Thatcher, ,pattern, ,Philip Dunn, ,Rachel Wilkinson, ,Showtime, ,Victoria House, ,Viet Tran, ,watercolour

Amelia’s Magazine | London College of Fashion – Fashion Illustration Graduate Show 2011

Viet Tran dog LCF Showtime
Fashion illustration by Viet Tran.

London College of Fashion degree show review 2011-Rachel Wilkinson

Rachel Wilkinson‘s decorative symmetrical illustrations were beautifully imagined… I just wish I could find her online!

London College of Fashion degree show review 2011-Deborah Jameson
Deborah Jameson had painted a large sheet with a characterful beauty portrait.

London College of Fashion degree show review 2011-Emma Layland
Emma Layland had used some interesting print effects to create simple images with great hair/hat detailing.

London College of Fashion degree show review 2011-Philip Dunn

Philip Dunn used minimal brush strokes to idiosyncratic effect, creating individual and engaging fashion portraits. I do believe that second one is Maggie!

London College of Fashion degree show review 2011-Jingwen Sun
Jingwen Sun used simple swathes of watercolour to create a bold beauty portrait.

And over here you can find my Fashion Photography and Styling review.

Written by Amelia Gregory on Monday July 4th, 2011 6:40 pm

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

Rachel Greig tinsel coat by Emma Shoard.

A few weeks ago I went to my first London College of Fashion BA Hons graduate catwalk show, and was duly blown away by the professionalism and quality of the work on show. This is the reason why so many exciting new designers are LCF graduates: alongside Central Saint Martins and the RCA this old technical college has undoubtedly carved out a stellar reputation for itself on the worldwide stage.

LCF winner Alex Housden
LCF award winner: Alex Housden.

The catwalk show was held at The Yard, a hanger like space in the hinterland between Shoreditch and the City. Seating was simple, the literature comprehensive and calls to engage on social media were bold and direct: exactly as a top college should introduce it’s graduates to the world. Just a few hours after the show I counted several hundred tagged photos on instagram: they wanted to get the buzz going and that’s exactly what happened. You can see more of their students work on the very efficient Showtime website, so if someone catches your eye I urge you to check their profile out in full. It would be impossible to cover all 49 students on show so I’ve tried to pick out some favourites that I will share across two blogs. I hope you enjoy.

Valentina La Porta LCF13 by Seecee Illustration
Valentina La Porta by Seecee Illustration.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Valentina La Porta

First up Valentina La Porta showed her take on power dressing, mixing royal primary colours and Ermine-esque spots on sleek panelled swimsuits and round shouldered coats.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Alexis Housden

Next Alexis Housden showed why he was a worthy winner of the Collection of the Year award, with a multi-textured menswear collection in shades of cream and white. He embraced the feminine in his use of sheer materials, fluffy clouds of wool and delicate embroidery: all used to produce garments that were both contemporary and clever.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Rachel Greig

Rachel Greig had fun layering fabrics to create asymmetric ruffles, on top of which she printed large numbers in a knowing nod to sportswear. Tinsel covered coats were a glittering addition to the collection, building on the dishevelled pyramid shapes.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Sarah Mazza

Sarah Mazza‘s looped knitwear was formed into body hugging dresses in ombre shades of coral, blue and lilac.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Roxanne Leger

Taking inspiration from a combination of the Amish, cowboy culture and beekeeping outerwear, Roxanne Leger worked together with Natasha Searls-Punter to produce a sombre collection featuring cow skull embroidery on tumbling ponchos, topped off with mesh veils and high hats.

Shabnam Eslambolchi by Emma Shoard.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Shabnam Eslambolchi

Shabnam Eslambolchi created a beautiful collection of wide skirts and clever wrap coats with intriguing puff sleeve details in shades of buttermilk, teal and lemon.

Shabnam Eslambolchi LCF13 by Seecee Illustration
Shabnam Eslambolchi by Seecee Illustration.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Dan-Yun Huang

Dan-Yun Huang went all out with some brilliant styling: amazing wire and thread hats that tumbled in an approximation of facial details over the head. These were a fitting addition to the clothes, which featured technicolour brushstroke patterns on boxy dresses and jackets with an A-line flare.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Randolph Turpin

Randolph Turpin put breasts in the show, but his most interesting garments were bell shaped and best viewed from the side. He worked with jeweller Hue Tawn Chan, who adorned the models in amazing curlicued rings that gave the impression of a well accessorised witch.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Oksana Anilionyte

Oksana Anilionyte produced a collection that featured jewel coloured details on curvaceous and unexpected folds of fabric.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Christina Tiran

Christina Tiran collaborated with surface designer Victoria Rowley to produce a series of swishing tent dresses adorned with imagery inspired by pagan rituals that called to mind hippy days of decades gone by.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Ben Osborn

Ben Osborn clothed his male models in wide legged high waisted khaki trousers and tiny shorts, belted on top of beautiful printed shirts and accessorised with knitted cap and scarf combos.

My second review of this inspiring catwalk show is coming soon…

Written by Amelia Gregory on Monday July 22nd, 2013 12:35 pm

Categories ,Alexis Housden, ,Ben Osborn, ,Central Saint Martins, ,Christina Tiran, ,Collection of the Year, ,Dan-Yun Huang, ,Emma Shoard, ,Hue Tawn Chan, ,LCF, ,London College of Fashion, ,Natasha Searls-Punter, ,Oksana Anilionyte, ,Rachel Greig, ,Randolph Turpin, ,rca, ,Roxanne Leger, ,Sarah Mazza, ,Seecee Illustration, ,Shabnam Eslambolchi, ,Showtime, ,The Yard, ,Valentina La Porta, ,Victoria Rowley

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

Rachel Greig tinsel coat by Emma Shoard.

LCF winner Alex Housden
LCF award winner: Alex Housden.

Valentina La Porta LCF13 by Seecee Illustration
Valentina La Porta by Seecee Illustration.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Sarah Mazza

Sarah Mazza‘s looped knitwear was formed into body hugging dresses in ombre shades of coral, blue and lilac.

Shabnam Eslambolchi by Emma Shoard.

Shabnam Eslambolchi LCF13 by Seecee Illustration
Shabnam Eslambolchi by Seecee Illustration.

London College of Fashion degree show 2013-Oksana Anilionyte

Oksana Anilionyte produced a collection that featured jewel coloured details on curvaceous and unexpected folds of fabric.

My second review of this inspiring catwalk show is coming soon…

Written by Amelia Gregory on Monday July 22nd, 2013 12:35 pm

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