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

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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.

3 weeks.....

Maria Laffafian

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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.'