Photography from the Graduate Fashion show 2010

Please check out Andy Espin's amazing photography of the show!

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Gina Dowle MUA

Gina Dowle Makeup and Hair
One of our MUA 's who will be working backstage at the Fash/On showcase on the 21st June. We look forward to her unique, playful and vibrant looks going down the catwalk X

Louise Calcott

Fashion

07518348175

louisecalcott@hotmail.co.uk

TicketyLou

TicketyLou is a woman’s wear brand that specializes in ethical an ecological fashion. The brand’s mission statement is to produce, market, and sell clothing and accessories, made from ethical and ecological raw materials, and to promote the use of ethically and ecologically produced raw materials within the fashion industry.
TicketyLou’s ethical and ecological design philosophy helps the brand to stand out from the crowd, by creating items that are exciting, modern, affordable and suitable for any woman’s wardrobe. Using bold but beautiful design and taking inspiration from an array of sources, ensuring a new and interesting collection every season that will stand out, whilst maintaining everyday wear ability.
TicketyLou takes ethical and ecological fashion to the next level, and offers “on-trend” fashion to people who may have previously seen ethical fashion as bland and boring.

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MAYADA KHAMMU

mayada_k@hotmail.co.uk

SPRING SUMMER 2011

Structure, order and confinement are re-discovered and institutionalised into voluminous silhouettes as they are interlinked into a battle encapsulating the feminine form. Working with the ideas of dismemberment, mechanism and femininity, the collection is an evolution of the ‘second skin’, a metropolis armour. Strong, durable leathers are teamed with soft silks in a dichotomy of fabrics, contrasted and manipulated into fluid movements, providing soft structuring within the collection. Leather pleat detailing draws attention to the seam lines and curvilinear shaping of the garments, adding a contemporary edge to femininity. With the bust and hips commended as the erogenous zones, they are enhanced and up-scaled through the use of panelling or subtraction cutting.

Hayley Brinsford

Print

07920080349

hbrinsford@hotmail.co.uk

Laura Cartwright

Print

laurajc25@hotmail.com

I am versatile in the work that I produce. I have designed prints that are abstract repeats based on ink movement in water, contrasted with my more recent work based on childhood nostalgia, which featured mixed media motifs of antique playthings. I am interested in surface design and recently challenged myself to develop a print collection that would work on both fashion and interior products. This concluded with a range of sixteen different prints each inspired by key components that directly relate back to the idea of childhood. I used my designs on simple garments as well as interior products such as ceramics, stationary and soft furnishings. I am always inspired by the concept of bringing old and new together and try to show this in my pieces.

Nikki Strange

Print

07853085753

nikkistrange@hotmail.co.uk

http://nikkistrange.blogspot.com

Parra Collection Spring/Summer 2011

Parra S/S 11' draws exotic inspiration from the smallest state in India, Goa, exploring and magnifying its natural beauty... from the discarded and entangled fishing nets left on the shores of Bambolim beach by the local fisherman, to the entwined tree roots and overlaying vines dominating the forests. Traditional Indian jewellery and textiles have been contrasted and combined with these natural elements to encapsulate a ethnic yet contemporary collection that flaunts both femininity and vibrancy within its digitially printed textile designs. Parra is a highly personal collection, reflecting the family roots of its designer whose family heritage in Goa made her eager to investigate its culture and customs as to reflect the true Goan lifestyle within her work.

Sporadic hand drawn florals have been manipulated and clashed with more structural and traditional patterns, inspired by woven and embroidered textiles originating from the South of India. Bridal costume has also been explored through the inclusion of feminine bindi motifs, synchronised into blooming floral shapes and decorative jewellery, including the panja, to create both intricate and subtle repeats. Abstract and painterly design has also been considered to create a diverse print collection, seen with the 'mali' dress which attempts to replicate the exquisite marks of an Indian elephant's skin. An exotic colour palette synonymous of an Indian Summer has been used, playing with hues reminiscent of 'Papaya' 'Elephant Greys' and 'Golden sands' to create a feminine yet playful collection.

Luxurious silks, including crepe de chine and georgette feature across the collection, complimenting the drape and fluidity of the tunic and vest silhouettes, whilst allowing the surface design of the garments to speak for itself. The free flowing, draped form of the garments elaborate the carefree and fun-loving spirit of the archetypal Nikki Strange customer.

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Maria Laffafian

Print

07792470008

maria_laffaf@hotmail.com

Enchanted Bloom

Nature and most of all roses from an early age have inspired me; My theme 'Enchanted Bloom' is one that captivates all who view it. The purpose of my work is to create a dream like fantasy that is playful yet sophisticated. When designing and creating home ware products they should tell a story. A home is a place of peace and escapism for many, including myself, which is why I chose this direction of the ‘Wonderland’ theme. I love the free imaginative feel, and how it creates a dream like world with no boundaries to delve into; Bursts of colour within blooming roses intertwined with vigorous ivy. Heavy cottons with traditional French floral combined with hand painted, manipulated decoration. Embellishments add a unique textured feel to the collection, making the viewer eager to touch the fabrics, and explore the ranges of techniques used.

Kayleigh Laurence – Tilley

Print

07866510064

kstarlet@googlemail.com

The 'Loco' Collection

Autumn/Winter 2010/2011

Through embracing small imperfections of natural organic materials and merging them with fresh modern industrial techniques I have developed a collection of unique products for the sustainable minded consumer.

Textile design has been drawn from and inspired by one of nature’s creatures using bold shape and colour together with linear lines to portray the strong armoured yet delicate appearance of, The Locust.

My passion and strengths lie with surface design, I would describe my design style as intricate, linear, using clear imagery and I enjoy merging this with texture or organic raw materials. Throughout designing I look to push the techniques I use further each time to create intriguing fresh new end results to help build further knowledge of my chosen discipline.

Lucy Taylor

Fashion

07969680335

lucyelena-fashion@hotmail.com

lucyelena-fashion@blogspot.com

The Art Of Peacocking

Lucy Elena is a trained womenswear designer and pattern cutter as well as a self taught menswear cutter. This is her first menswear collection. She is currently undertaking an internship at J.W. Anderson.

Under the theme The Art of Peacocking, I created a capsule menswear collection for Spring Summer 2011, using luxurious silks, cottons and jersey mixes, embellished with leather fastenings, feathers and beading.

Inspired by fabric choices, but also my own take on the Modern Dandy.

Elements of inspiration were also taken from Alice in Wonderland as well as Edward Scissorhands.

Music by The Mummers and Jay Jay Pistolet together with contemporary designers including, J.W. Anderson, Lenny Pier Ramos, MiharaYasuhiro and Trussardi were stimuli to my research and design processes.

'Enamored as he is above all of distinction, perfection in dress consists in absolute simplicity, which is, indeed, the best way of being distinguished.'

Victoria Finch

Fashion

07897339053

victoria-finch@hotmail.co.uk

Reflection

Distorted reflections transforming the image into something new, something different. I was inspired by the distortions created in waters reflections & how a mirror image was no longer just a simple reflection. Combining this with drape & the fluid fall of the fabric across the body my collection has a sophisticated, feminine look to fit a women’s body & enhance her natural shape & silhouette. I wanted to push myself outside of my comfort zone & work with fabrics & techniques I had not had the chance to previously explore, resulting in a collection designed specifically for a women’s shape, which is an idea I want to continue working with, making women my first priority with my designs.

Amberleigh Morgan

Print

07912563185

amberleighmorgan14@hotmail.com

The range itself is designed for Spring/ Summer 2011 and is suitable for home interior or preferably the garden. The fabric used for the Garden Chair is Digitally Printed Half Panama; this is soft to touch and yet is heavy weight enough to be used outdoors. The decorative cushions are Digitally Printed Cotton Satin and with the use of cover buttons and piping, this becomes more individual.

My collection “Morryb” has been inspired by shorelines abroad and at home. Morryb is seaside in Cornish and this is where I have been fortunate to spend most summers admiring the coast line and picking up beautiful shells. Underwater life is always mysterious as there are so many sides to the ocean and its belongings. Creatures in all shape and colours are a way in which we become indulged by the textures and tones. The sea is never ending and will always be there, it has been my natural blank canvas and I have brought it to life. Morryb is a collection of memories caught within layers of fabric and print and would be suitable in stores such as Habitat and smaller boutiques; this is something I am able to look into in the future due to my degree in Fashion and Textiles.

Rachael Palmer
Print
07734394146
rach_27uk@hotmail.com

Spring/Summer 2011
Avantasy

Inspired by the Pandora Jungle, this project delves into the depths of futuristic and fantasical flowers and colour blasts to create innovative textile prints. This theme contains an element of optical illusion, which explored through colour energy and shadowed layers. The luminosity of the flowers in the Pandora Jungle has been explored through different opacities and vibrancies. Textured surfaces of hand-painted flowers are interfused with playful bright accents. Alexander Mcqueen and Brian Reyes Spring/Summer 2010 collections have been an inspiration to my work.
I am an aspiring textile design, with strong drawing skills which are reflected sensitively in my designs. My strengths lie within using colour selectively and also using medley of materials which appropriate to both my customer and product.

Mevis Liew

Print

07528306158

mevis_liew@hotmail.co.uk

Global Exotica

Spring Summer 2011

A Collection inspired by the tribal theme injected with patterns of exotic reptiles, bursting with luminous and contrasting colours to create graphical, abstract design for the Spring Summer 2011 season. Starting points mainly from primary research- first hand drawings and photographs taken at the zoo. Main inspiration for covering mannequins came from the Prints Charming exhibition 2009 over at Liberty, Carnaby Street in London. Designers that deserve an honourable mention are Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Diane von Furstenberg, their SS 2010 collections provided great inspirations within my collection. The skills learnt within this degree has given me confidence to pursue my future goals, visual merchandising, designing and buying in particular.

Hannah Trask

Print

07729951488

hannah_trask@hotmail.co.uk

Nature's Rhythm

Spring/Summer 2011

My starting influence for my final major project was my newly found passion for Art Nouveau, especially the 'whiplash line' and Japanese woodblock prints by artists such as Katsushika Hokusai. The fluid and organic style within these historic artworks inspired me to explore the concept of movement and motion found in nature.

My initial drawings consisted of organic growth, clouds, florals and sea creatures such as jellyfish. I wanted my prints to flow as if moving and clash energetic bold designs with more subtle tranquil shapes. To achieve this I experimented with variety of different techniques and through this I developed aesthetically pleasing designs, immersing the viewer in the desired mood.

As a textile print designer I feel I have established my own style which is still commercially viable; dreamy yet beautiful, feminine but striking; and organic surreal vision of nature's rhythm.

Primrose Tricker

Print

07950971333

primrose.tricker@gmail.com

Naturally Beautiful

Spring/Summer 2011

This collection had the intention from the outset to utilise 100% organic fabric, without compromise, and without wavering. I designed a fashion collection, as I wanted to move out of my comfort zone of interiors, whilst still using the same rules of placement, scale, and colour ways.

I used screen printing in the development of my final designs, as I wanted to keep the printing process as natural as possible. I took inspiration for my prints from the architecture of plants, and the natural forms of architecture.

My final collection uses all 100% organic fabric, which surpasses the non organic alternative in both quality and versatility, for only a fraction more of the price. I want to see more organic fabric used, not just because of the fantastic environmental improvements, but also because of the increased intrinsic value of the products and garments that are made from solely organic fabric.

Mel Jones

Fashion

07806566115

mel.jones@upsu.net

Organic Manufacture

I have created a collection of 5 garments based around the way architecture has been designed to fit in with its surroundings. It makes use of laser cutting techniques and encompasses chunky wools and jerseys, focussing on the details in finishings.

I have always had a flare for the construction side of fashion, and continuously strive to create pieces finished to a high standard. I set myself a challenge for my final collection, as my designs were more unusual than I would usually produce, but I feel the final outcome speaks volumes about its success. By choosing a theme that incorporated architecture, I was able to produce a collection based on structure; a feature that fits well with my own personality.

I developed new skills and went to new lengths to create this collection, making use of laser cutting and fabrics such as leather to create textures in my garments within the same colour shade. This enabled me to design and produce a collection close to my heart, making sure the details and design features were subtle and understated, yet impeccably executed.

Kerry Ainsworth

Fashion

07855386283

kerry@firenet.ws

Repulsive Beauty

The theme of repulsive beauty is the transforming of the ugly into something beautiful with inspiration deriving from the stark and grotesque still life works of Irving Penn, paying particular attention to squids and pigs skin. In order to gain a broad body of research, all areas of the artists work were delved into such as paintings, fashion photography and his renowned imagery.

The design process then developed into an experimentation of textured wool fabrics, manipulated details, silky volumous drapes, laser cut and etched leatherette and translucent stiffness. The fabrics and details were selected on the basis of their ability to emulate either the ugliness of the pig’s skin or squid, or both. Each garment explores a detail or quality originally explored in the initial research inspired by Penn’s work, as does the colour palette and general mood of the collection.

The skills learnt within this project and degree have given me a strong basis and foundation of the fashion world as well as the practical elements of garment construction that can be taken into any job in the fashion industry. In particular fashion buying or showroom sales are areas I hope to become successful in.

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Charlee Buttress

Fashion Design

07817114684

charleebuttress@hotmail.co.uk

Urban Aviation

Using a theme of Urban Aviation I created a collection taking initial inspiration from drainpipe stickers and traditional female aviator wear that would be suitable to be sold in Mango stores. I wanted to combine 2 very different areas to create a youthful, modern feel to a traditional uniform.
4 garments; short playsuit, cropped jacket, long playsuit, shirt dress; all made from 100% silk using vibrant eye-catching colours that depict the colour trends for next summer.