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 | Welcome, Snarfle Monkey

Snarfle Monkey by Sam Parr
Snarfle Monkey by Sam Parr.

Yesterday I finally registered the birth of my first child, a gorgeous little boy named Lucian Indigo whom I gave birth to 6 weeks ago. It’s taken me a good month to put thoughts to screen, and I’m still a little unsure of what I am going to say in this blog – and as those who know me will testify it’s not often that I am lost for words.

Snarfle Monkey and friends May 2012
This blog won’t become a baby centred place, but I feel I need to share his coming into my world because it has affected and will continue to affect how I can maintain this website – after all his needs come first and there are times when I just can’t work. In fact, as I have discovered, that’s quite often already… although I am getting adept at typing one handed as the little man breast feeds or kips between me and the computer on a pillow. And I am discovering a whole new world of baby stuff, some of which may make an appearance on here: for instance, illustrated reusable nappies?! Now that’s something I like.

Amelia & Lucian by Gilly Rochester
Amelia & Lucian by Gilly Rochester.

So briefly: Lucian Indigo, otherwise known as Snarfle Monkey, was born in the Royal London by emergency C-section – which was the exact opposite birth to the one I had hoped for. I had been booked into the Barkantine birth centre in the Docklands, but when my waters broke and then I didn’t go into labour that was out of the question. A day later (I stalled quite a bit, hoping to avoid induction) I found myself hooked up to a monitor in the hospital labour ward. Everything seemed fine for a few hours and I had almost convinced the doctor to let me go home when suddenly my baby’s heartbeat went haywire. Within half an hour (sign here!) I was in theatre having a spinal block whilst my partner looked as though he might faint: I personally think it was worse having the needle in my back. Just a few minutes later Snarfle was born, heaved out of my insides, checked over, cleaned and plonked on my chest. I was so drugged up that I barely registered they were still ferreting around in my stomach to stitch me up. All in all a long way from the natural Hypnobirthing water birth I had planned for.

Snarfle Monkey birth hospital April 2012
Snarfle Monkey by Karina Järv
Snarfle Monkey by Karina Järv.

Because of worries about infection, and then his weight, we ended up staying in the Royal London for 12 days. During which time I became just a bit too familiar with the post natal ward staff, not to mention the disgusting food (Jamie Oliver, do hospitals please!) It’s bad enough dealing with a newborn’s round the clock feeding requirements without constant interventions from well meaning doctors and nurses, usually just when I had managed to fall into some much needed sleep, but eventually we got out and started our somewhat belated life together in the outside world.

Snarfle Monkey and friends May 2012
Snarfle Monkey by Sarah Jayne Draws
Snarfle Monkey by Sarah Jayne Draws.

So here we are, Snarfle, father and me… adjusting to our new lives as a family. Unlike many other new mums I of course don’t have official maternity leave, and my baby is what is known as *high needs* meaning that he doesn’t sleep much and wants constant attention day and night, so we’re having fun working together as the PR requests keep rolling in.

Snarfle Monkey and friends May 2012
Snarfle by angela lamb
Snarfle by angela lamb
Snarfle by Angela Lamb.

Snarfle Monkey 23rd May 2012
I will be there for my boy whenever he needs me, but I love my work too so we’ll see how it all pans out. For now I am knackered but happy…

Snarfle_monkey by simon mclaren
Snarfle Monkey by Simon Mclaren.

Categories ,Angela Lamb, ,Barkantine Centre, ,Birthing Experience, ,C-Section, ,Gilly Rochester, ,Hypnobirthing, ,Jamie Oliver, ,Karina Jarv, ,Natural Birth, ,Royal London, ,Sam Parr, ,Sarah-Jayne Draws, ,Simon Mclaren, ,Snarfle Monkey, ,Water Birth

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Amelia’s Magazine | Welcome, Snarfle Monkey

Snarfle Monkey by Sam Parr
Snarfle Monkey by Sam Parr.

Yesterday I finally registered the birth of my first child, a gorgeous little boy named Lucian Indigo whom I gave birth to 6 weeks ago. It’s taken me a good month to put thoughts to screen, and I’m still a little unsure of what I am going to say in this blog – and as those who know me will testify it’s not often that I am lost for words.

Snarfle Monkey and friends May 2012
This blog won’t become a baby centred place, but I feel I need to share his coming into my world because it has affected and will continue to affect how I can maintain this website – after all his needs come first and there are times when I just can’t work. In fact, as I have discovered, that’s quite often already… although I am getting adept at typing one handed as the little man breast feeds or kips between me and the computer on a pillow. And I am discovering a whole new world of baby stuff, some of which may make an appearance on here: for instance, illustrated reusable nappies?! Now that’s something I like.

Amelia & Lucian by Gilly Rochester
Amelia & Lucian by Gilly Rochester.

So briefly: Lucian Indigo, otherwise known as Snarfle Monkey, was born in the Royal London by emergency C-section – which was the exact opposite birth to the one I had hoped for. I had been booked into the Barkantine birth centre in the Docklands, but when my waters broke and then I didn’t go into labour that was out of the question. A day later (I stalled quite a bit, hoping to avoid induction) I found myself hooked up to a monitor in the hospital labour ward. Everything seemed fine for a few hours and I had almost convinced the doctor to let me go home when suddenly my baby’s heartbeat went haywire. Within half an hour (sign here!) I was in theatre having a spinal block whilst my partner looked as though he might faint: I personally think it was worse having the needle in my back. Just a few minutes later Snarfle was born, heaved out of my insides, checked over, cleaned and plonked on my chest. I was so drugged up that I barely registered they were still ferreting around in my stomach to stitch me up. All in all a long way from the natural Hypnobirthing water birth I had planned for.

Snarfle Monkey birth hospital April 2012
Snarfle Monkey by Karina Järv
Snarfle Monkey by Karina Järv.

Because of worries about infection, and then his weight, we ended up staying in the Royal London for 12 days. During which time I became just a bit too familiar with the post natal ward staff, not to mention the disgusting food (Jamie Oliver, do hospitals please!) It’s bad enough dealing with a newborn’s round the clock feeding requirements without constant interventions from well meaning doctors and nurses, usually just when I had managed to fall into some much needed sleep, but eventually we got out and started our somewhat belated life together in the outside world.

Snarfle Monkey and friends May 2012
Snarfle Monkey by Sarah Jayne Draws
Snarfle Monkey by Sarah Jayne Draws.

So here we are, Snarfle, father and me… adjusting to our new lives as a family. Unlike many other new mums I of course don’t have official maternity leave, and my baby is what is known as *high needs* meaning that he doesn’t sleep much and wants constant attention day and night, so we’re having fun working together as the PR requests keep rolling in.

Snarfle Monkey and friends May 2012
Snarfle by angela lamb
Snarfle by angela lamb
Snarfle by Angela Lamb.

Snarfle Monkey 23rd May 2012
I will be there for my boy whenever he needs me, but I love my work too so we’ll see how it all pans out. For now I am knackered but happy…

Snarfle_monkey by simon mclaren
Snarfle Monkey by Simon Mclaren.

Categories ,Angela Lamb, ,Barkantine Centre, ,Birthing Experience, ,C-Section, ,Gilly Rochester, ,Hypnobirthing, ,Jamie Oliver, ,Karina Jarv, ,Natural Birth, ,Royal London, ,Sam Parr, ,Sarah-Jayne Draws, ,Simon Mclaren, ,Snarfle Monkey, ,Water Birth

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Amelia’s Magazine | Biscuiteers Iced Baby Biscuits & The Great Biscuiteers Ice-Off! Illustrated Biscuit Competition

Snarfle Monkey biscuiteers newborn baby
A few weeks ago I was sent some celebratory newborn baby biscuits by my good friends at the Biscuiteers. They arrived in a lovely decorated tin with one very special biscuit on the top layer bearing my boy’s name in delicate iced whirls. Underneath there were three more trays of yummy baby themed biscuits – woollen booties, rattles, babygros, building blocks, a teddy or two and a pram. For a good few weeks I daren’t touch the biscuits… they just looked too pretty to snaffle down in one fell swoop, but in the past few days – short of other snacks in the house – I have succumbed to their crisp sugary goodness. I haven’t yet tackled the very special named pram but I do baulk at preserving it as one other Biscuiteers fan has done. Given my hoarding tendencies I’ll be saving enough baby paraphernalia as it is!

Snarfle Monkey biscuiteers newborn baby
Cassie at Biscuiteers explained to me what brought about this New Baby biscuit range:
When the Biscuiteers began in 2007, we planned our launch collections around the big gifting occasions, and found that the birth of a new baby was one of the most important and significant reasons for people to gift. Our new baby biscuit tins New Kid on the Block’, ‘Baby Girl and Baby Boy are some of our most popular collections. We find people want to send something that will make the new parents smile, but also act as a keepsake for the child’s birth. In 2009 we launched personalised versions of our baby range, and often get lovely feedback from recipients who have kept the biscuits, most recently from a new Dad who varnished them to display in a photo frame! Last year we launched a new range of Baby chocolates and cakes which also offer a personalised element for the sender.

New Kid on the Block biscuiteers
New Kid on the Block biscuit tin.

In other Biscuiteers related news: I am one of the judges for their brand new icing competition! Are you an avid biscuit icer? Then you need to be involved in The Great Biscuiteers Ice-Off! Inspired by all the photos sent in by readers of their Biscuiteers Book of Iced Biscuits, Biscuiteers are offering three winners the chance to visit the Biscuiteers Bakery for an exclusive icing session. The best images will be uploaded onto their website gallery and entering is super easy, via everyone’s favourite social media outlets: Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, of course. Find out all the information you need to know here. I’ll be judging the entries alongside an esteemed panel of judges. And I really want to see some exciting illustrated biscuits that break away from iced norms!

biscuiteers

Categories ,Baby, ,Biscuiteers, ,Biscuiteers Bakery, ,Biscuiteers Book of Iced Biscuits, ,competition, ,Facebook, ,Gift, ,New Kid on the Block, ,Newborn, ,Pinterest, ,Snarfle Monkey, ,The Great Biscuiteers Ice-Off!, ,twitter

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