Twelve international designers from Canada, China, India, Ireland,
Russia, Scotland and Taiwan unveiled their final collections in The Reid
Building today, 12 Sept 2014 in The Glasgow School of Art MDes Fashion
Promenade.
Russia, Scotland and Taiwan unveiled their final collections in The Reid
Building today, 12 Sept 2014 in The Glasgow School of Art MDes Fashion
Promenade.
Designs by Irina Gusakova, Shujing Liu and Ting
Chen
Chen
Designs by KellyDawn Riot, Jade Starmore and Pei Shan
Wu
Wu
This year the
designers have drawn their inspiration from a varied selection of historical,
contemporary and cultural influences ranging from architectural and geometric
shapes to intricate historical armour, 1960s pop art and Chinese temari forms.
designers have drawn their inspiration from a varied selection of historical,
contemporary and cultural influences ranging from architectural and geometric
shapes to intricate historical armour, 1960s pop art and Chinese temari forms.
“The students have experimented with diverse approaches to practice
this year,” says Jimmy Stephen-Cran, Head of Fashion and Textiles at the
GSA. “These include experimental dyes,
digital print, innovative patchwork techniques, foils and flocks,
three-dimensional acetate and wood veneer.”
this year,” says Jimmy Stephen-Cran, Head of Fashion and Textiles at the
GSA. “These include experimental dyes,
digital print, innovative patchwork techniques, foils and flocks,
three-dimensional acetate and wood veneer.”
COLLECTION
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
KELLYDAWN RIOT (Limerick,
Ireland) – Every blooming thing
Ireland) – Every blooming thing
Specialism: Print /
Menswear
Menswear
Through the use of
watercolours, pen and ink my design aesthetic for this collection grew roots
taking influence from naturalist illustrators of times gone by such as Swainson
and Haeckel. I developed a scientific/analytical approach to my illustrations.
I visited aquaria and museums, and photographed the creatures I saw in order to
create a personal body of work.
watercolours, pen and ink my design aesthetic for this collection grew roots
taking influence from naturalist illustrators of times gone by such as Swainson
and Haeckel. I developed a scientific/analytical approach to my illustrations.
I visited aquaria and museums, and photographed the creatures I saw in order to
create a personal body of work.
During this period I
also became fascinated with the blitz kids and in particular Leigh Bowery and
Boy George. This fascination took centre fold as I began to build a silhouette
based on iconic pieces from that period such as the high waisted tapered leg
trouser, the oversized shirt and the overcoat. This body of work collided
immediately with my illustrations as the bright array of colours reflected the
bold prints of that era. The blitz kids celebrated anything and everything as
long as it was glamorous. This ethos rang true in my prints.
also became fascinated with the blitz kids and in particular Leigh Bowery and
Boy George. This fascination took centre fold as I began to build a silhouette
based on iconic pieces from that period such as the high waisted tapered leg
trouser, the oversized shirt and the overcoat. This body of work collided
immediately with my illustrations as the bright array of colours reflected the
bold prints of that era. The blitz kids celebrated anything and everything as
long as it was glamorous. This ethos rang true in my prints.
The result is a
collection of hand drawn and hand painted illustrations digitally printed onto
the silhouette of a phlegmatic youth of times gone by.
collection of hand drawn and hand painted illustrations digitally printed onto
the silhouette of a phlegmatic youth of times gone by.
KellyDawn Riot (Kelly Dawn McGrath) was awarded a GSA Postgraduate
Welcome Scholarship
Welcome Scholarship
CLEOD_ (Aberdeenshire, Scotland)
Specialism: Knit / Womenswear
My key interests are
in womanswear and knitwear. Within this collection my influences lie
particularly in the areas of minimal line, texture, wrap and
masculinity. Khaki, and greyscale were my focused colours with the
addition of hand made copper neck cuffs as an accessory along side the
knitwear. This collection hints towards a military feel. Khaki has been used
within my shirts, each shirt holds the same characteristics, when the
collection is stripped back the shirts and trousers give the impression as if a
small army were standing in front of you, empowered women standing tall, the
trousers long to the floor, elongates and creates yet more line.
in womanswear and knitwear. Within this collection my influences lie
particularly in the areas of minimal line, texture, wrap and
masculinity. Khaki, and greyscale were my focused colours with the
addition of hand made copper neck cuffs as an accessory along side the
knitwear. This collection hints towards a military feel. Khaki has been used
within my shirts, each shirt holds the same characteristics, when the
collection is stripped back the shirts and trousers give the impression as if a
small army were standing in front of you, empowered women standing tall, the
trousers long to the floor, elongates and creates yet more line.
I have created
oversized garments using high quality luxury fabrics, this enables my work to
feel comfortable yet still hold a luxury feel. Each piece is perfectly
wearable, pieces and can be interchanged throughout to create many looks.
oversized garments using high quality luxury fabrics, this enables my work to
feel comfortable yet still hold a luxury feel. Each piece is perfectly
wearable, pieces and can be interchanged throughout to create many looks.
CLEOD_ (Debbie McLeod) was
awarded a Scottish Funding Council “fee waiver” studentship
awarded a Scottish Funding Council “fee waiver” studentship
Collection sponsored by Bute Fabrics
JADE STARMORE (Isle of
Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland)
Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland)
Specialism: Photography
/ Hand knit
/ Hand knit
This collection of knitwear
is inspired by ceremonial armour of Renaissance Europe. The intricate metal
etchings and patterns found on these historical pieces have informed garments
which use texture and colourwork in soft wools within a clean, feminine
silhouette.
is inspired by ceremonial armour of Renaissance Europe. The intricate metal
etchings and patterns found on these historical pieces have informed garments
which use texture and colourwork in soft wools within a clean, feminine
silhouette.
Providing a contrast
to the knitwear – and referencing the shine of the armour – are leather dresses
and skirts. The knitwear is made entirely by hand, a slow and delicate process
which echoes the aesthetic of the unique hand-crafted armour.
to the knitwear – and referencing the shine of the armour – are leather dresses
and skirts. The knitwear is made entirely by hand, a slow and delicate process
which echoes the aesthetic of the unique hand-crafted armour.
Jade Starmore was awarded a Creative Scotland Fashion + Textiles
Scholarship
Scholarship
Collection sponsored by virtualyarns.com
MELISSA MCFADDEN
(Glasgow, Scotland)
(Glasgow, Scotland)
Specialism: Embroidery
My collection of brings
together old and new, combining traditional and innovative techniques to produce
a contemporary unisex collection. I drew inspiration from the architecture and
imagery of Disneyland Paris and showcased these elements of design on
silhouettes inspired by American Indian
designs. Although two opposite areas of research I was able to marry the
two by focusing on their methods of identity in imagery.
together old and new, combining traditional and innovative techniques to produce
a contemporary unisex collection. I drew inspiration from the architecture and
imagery of Disneyland Paris and showcased these elements of design on
silhouettes inspired by American Indian
designs. Although two opposite areas of research I was able to marry the
two by focusing on their methods of identity in imagery.
After specialising in
embroidery throughout my undergraduate degree, I wanted to feature traditional
hand sewing techniques together with a method of digital embroidery to create
looks with individual identities rather than being based solely on gender.
embroidery throughout my undergraduate degree, I wanted to feature traditional
hand sewing techniques together with a method of digital embroidery to create
looks with individual identities rather than being based solely on gender.
Melissa McFadden was awarded a Scottish Funding Council “fee waiver”
studentship and grants from Coats Foundation Trust, Bridgeton Burns Club and
Fund for the Arts.
studentship and grants from Coats Foundation Trust, Bridgeton Burns Club and
Fund for the Arts.
STEPHANIE DAVIDSON
(North Ayrshire, Scotland)
(North Ayrshire, Scotland)
Specialism: Mixed Media Textiles / Womenswear
My narrative is
animated though the spirit of travel in the 1950’s. My muse photographs her journey as she
embarks on various inspirations, fuelled from her surrounding landscapes and
traditional textiles. Discovering
different cultures she keeps a scrapbook of her findings. All aspects of my muse’s journey enforce my
research into tropical plants and minerals.
Through fine line and abstract drawings I have developed these into screen
print and embroidery surface decorations.
animated though the spirit of travel in the 1950’s. My muse photographs her journey as she
embarks on various inspirations, fuelled from her surrounding landscapes and
traditional textiles. Discovering
different cultures she keeps a scrapbook of her findings. All aspects of my muse’s journey enforce my
research into tropical plants and minerals.
Through fine line and abstract drawings I have developed these into screen
print and embroidery surface decorations.
This body of work
highlights an eclectic combination of vivid bold colours and surface
design. The silhouette has been inspired
from the oversized shapes of the fifties using wool, crepe de chine and cottons.
highlights an eclectic combination of vivid bold colours and surface
design. The silhouette has been inspired
from the oversized shapes of the fifties using wool, crepe de chine and cottons.
Stephanie Davidson was winner of the John Mather Rising Star Award 2014
and awarded Scottish Funding Council “fee waiver” studentship.
and awarded Scottish Funding Council “fee waiver” studentship.
SEATHRA BELL (British
Columbia, Canada)
Columbia, Canada)
Specialism: Knit/Felt
The inspiration for
the textiles in this collection came from my research into antique lace cuffs
and collars. I took on learning the technique of making machine knitted lace
and combined it with my wool felt. The textile content and colour palette of
the collection meanwhile where inspired by a trip to Iceland. The stark beauty
of the arctic landscape with icebergs, waterfalls, and stormy skies dictate my
colour, while the cosy warmth of lambswool, angora, mohair, and silk create the
texture and warmth I wanted for a fall/winter collection. The silhouette is
clean and contemporary to allow focus to remain on the textiles.
the textiles in this collection came from my research into antique lace cuffs
and collars. I took on learning the technique of making machine knitted lace
and combined it with my wool felt. The textile content and colour palette of
the collection meanwhile where inspired by a trip to Iceland. The stark beauty
of the arctic landscape with icebergs, waterfalls, and stormy skies dictate my
colour, while the cosy warmth of lambswool, angora, mohair, and silk create the
texture and warmth I wanted for a fall/winter collection. The silhouette is
clean and contemporary to allow focus to remain on the textiles.
Seathra Bell was awarded a Scotland’s Saltire Postgraduate Scholarship
ROSHNI SETHI
Specialism: Print
/Womenswear
/Womenswear
Drawing inspiration from the time of the Mughal Era,
my collection talks about the aesthetics and forms from the ancient Mughal Indo
Islamic architecture. It is a blend of the traditional and the contemporary – an
amalgamation of traditional Islamic motifs into crisp and yet delicate forms
and design patterns.
my collection talks about the aesthetics and forms from the ancient Mughal Indo
Islamic architecture. It is a blend of the traditional and the contemporary – an
amalgamation of traditional Islamic motifs into crisp and yet delicate forms
and design patterns.
Through my collection I have displayed a modern
approach to the traditional Indian wear yet keeping its elegance alive, by
creating simple garment shapes with delicate patterns and prints.
approach to the traditional Indian wear yet keeping its elegance alive, by
creating simple garment shapes with delicate patterns and prints.
PEI SHAN WU (Taipei, Taiwan)
Specialism: Womenswear
/Cut + Construction
/Cut + Construction
The inspiration for my
collection stems from my fascination with the construction of contemporary
architecture. Aiming to create architectural 3D details through projecting
building construction on the mannequin in order to capture
the silhouette; also I applied wood veneer as fabric within fashion
design to reinforce the shape of my garments.
collection stems from my fascination with the construction of contemporary
architecture. Aiming to create architectural 3D details through projecting
building construction on the mannequin in order to capture
the silhouette; also I applied wood veneer as fabric within fashion
design to reinforce the shape of my garments.
Seathra Bell was awarded a Scotland’s Saltire Postgraduate Scholarship
KATHRYN FULLER
Specialism: Printed
Textiles for Accessories
Textiles for Accessories
Constantly drawing inspiration from architecture and
my daily surroundings my collections always carry through a graphic and
structural style leading to a simplistic end result.
my daily surroundings my collections always carry through a graphic and
structural style leading to a simplistic end result.
Simple graphic shapes and patterns are predominant in
my screen print designs while colour plays a key role in adding that extra
layer of individuality. Here I have
focused my use of colour to tones of blue and greys with considered highlights
of acid yellow and bold orange against a crisp white backdrop. The simple white denim dresses work well as a
blank canvas to allow my leather and wool accessories to take centre stage
my screen print designs while colour plays a key role in adding that extra
layer of individuality. Here I have
focused my use of colour to tones of blue and greys with considered highlights
of acid yellow and bold orange against a crisp white backdrop. The simple white denim dresses work well as a
blank canvas to allow my leather and wool accessories to take centre stage
Kathryn Fuller was awarded a
Scottish Funding Council “fee waiver” studentship. She has collaborated with
McCrostie of Glasgow.
Scottish Funding Council “fee waiver” studentship. She has collaborated with
McCrostie of Glasgow.
TING CHEN (Hangzhou, Zhejiang CHINA)
Specialism: Print/ Womenswear
The genre of woodblock
prints and paintings, UKIYOE (“pictures of the floating world”) is my
primary inspiration. I love their flat colours and abstract painting skills. I
also collect the Japanese traditional elements, such as Tamari (Japanese
traditional sphere wool toys) Grus japonensis goldfish
Geisha and tea
ceremony. The most important pattern on the collection is the goldfish from the
movie—SAKURAN in which there are many goldfish floating in the sky at the
beginning. I was totally attracted to this wonderful image.
prints and paintings, UKIYOE (“pictures of the floating world”) is my
primary inspiration. I love their flat colours and abstract painting skills. I
also collect the Japanese traditional elements, such as Tamari (Japanese
traditional sphere wool toys) Grus japonensis goldfish
Geisha and tea
ceremony. The most important pattern on the collection is the goldfish from the
movie—SAKURAN in which there are many goldfish floating in the sky at the
beginning. I was totally attracted to this wonderful image.
My initial pattern is
hand drawing that is just outline sketch; this is then scanned into the
computer for colouring. The inspiration of silhouette is from KIMONO. I extract
the crossover collar and loose sleeves for my garments which have been created
in silk satin and organza which reflect the elegant and fluent patterns.
hand drawing that is just outline sketch; this is then scanned into the
computer for colouring. The inspiration of silhouette is from KIMONO. I extract
the crossover collar and loose sleeves for my garments which have been created
in silk satin and organza which reflect the elegant and fluent patterns.
SHUJING LIU
(Shanxi, Tia Yuan, China)
(Shanxi, Tia Yuan, China)
Specialism: Print/
Embroidery
Embroidery
I like to discover and
have fun while conceptualizing, developing or sampling.
have fun while conceptualizing, developing or sampling.
The inspiration for my
Master’s graduation work – a uni-sex sports wear and accessories collection –
is “glazed” textiles. This refers to
historical China, when the legendary blue and white porcelain was first
created.
Master’s graduation work – a uni-sex sports wear and accessories collection –
is “glazed” textiles. This refers to
historical China, when the legendary blue and white porcelain was first
created.
This is contrasted
with modern aesthetics and sports wear to create strong visual appeal.
with modern aesthetics and sports wear to create strong visual appeal.
Shujing Liu was a
finalist Scottish Album of the Year Art Commission in 2014.
finalist Scottish Album of the Year Art Commission in 2014.
JAMES MCGARVEY
Specialism: Embroidery for Womenswear
The initial inspiration for
my textiles came from decorative metal and stonework found in architecture which
I transformed into decorative appliqué and cutwork designs.
my textiles came from decorative metal and stonework found in architecture which
I transformed into decorative appliqué and cutwork designs.
The silhouette inspiration
came from the elegant styles of the golden age of couture: late 1950’s and
early 1960’s, especially the modernist designs of Balenciaga and Yves Saint
Laurent as well as the classic elegance of Dior’s “New Look”. I was
also inspired by movies of that period “How to Marry a Millionaire”,
“Funny Face” and “A New Kind of Love” with the costume
designs of Edith Head.
came from the elegant styles of the golden age of couture: late 1950’s and
early 1960’s, especially the modernist designs of Balenciaga and Yves Saint
Laurent as well as the classic elegance of Dior’s “New Look”. I was
also inspired by movies of that period “How to Marry a Millionaire”,
“Funny Face” and “A New Kind of Love” with the costume
designs of Edith Head.
The most important aspect of
my work is the ethos of Demi-couture. Whilst I could have easily used machines
to help me with my cut work designs I decided to take the laborious rout and do
it all by hand – taking days rather than minutes. This effort encapsulates the
era of my inspiration as well as adding an extra element to simple beautiful
designs.
my work is the ethos of Demi-couture. Whilst I could have easily used machines
to help me with my cut work designs I decided to take the laborious rout and do
it all by hand – taking days rather than minutes. This effort encapsulates the
era of my inspiration as well as adding an extra element to simple beautiful
designs.
Irina Gusakova (UFA, Russia)
Specialism: Print /
Womenswear
Womenswear
The inspiration for my
collection stems from my fascination with the ideas of visual perceptions and
illusions. Aiming to create striking visual experiences through prints I looked
at Op Art and artists like Bridget Riley, Rafael Soto and Louise Bourgeois (her
stripy patchwork fabrics) whose works dealt a lot with sensations of movement
and rhythm.
collection stems from my fascination with the ideas of visual perceptions and
illusions. Aiming to create striking visual experiences through prints I looked
at Op Art and artists like Bridget Riley, Rafael Soto and Louise Bourgeois (her
stripy patchwork fabrics) whose works dealt a lot with sensations of movement
and rhythm.
Working solely with
stripes I tried to find new interesting ways to interpret them into textiles
using a variety of different techniques like patchworking, flocking and
foiling, halftone and digital printing.
stripes I tried to find new interesting ways to interpret them into textiles
using a variety of different techniques like patchworking, flocking and
foiling, halftone and digital printing.
Silhouette-wise the
collection is inspired by clean and crisp lines of 60‘s A-line shapes which are
supplemented by deep box pleats and folds that help to further enhance the
optically illusory effect of the prints.
collection is inspired by clean and crisp lines of 60‘s A-line shapes which are
supplemented by deep box pleats and folds that help to further enhance the
optically illusory effect of the prints.
A section of
Irina Gusakova’s design is featured on the 2014 Graduate Degree Show publicity
materials.
Irina Gusakova’s design is featured on the 2014 Graduate Degree Show publicity
materials.
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Note for Editors
The Master of Design
in Fashion + Textiles at the GSA is a small, specialist programme with a unique
place in Higher Education. Situated within a strong Textiles centre it draws on
that expertise supporting a mixture of both textile and silhouette-led Fashion
development.
in Fashion + Textiles at the GSA is a small, specialist programme with a unique
place in Higher Education. Situated within a strong Textiles centre it draws on
that expertise supporting a mixture of both textile and silhouette-led Fashion
development.