The
Glasgow School of Art confirmed the dates of Fashion Show 2016 today, 29 January. This year Fashion Show will take place on the evenings
of Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 March in The Art School (the GSA Student union building).
The press show will be at 7pm on Tuesday 1
March
March
with a photo-opportunity earlier in the day
Second
and Third year students on both the Fashion and Textiles programmes will be showcasing
new work inspired by the theme of Geometry with each student showing three
looks in four catwalk shows.
and Third year students on both the Fashion and Textiles programmes will be showcasing
new work inspired by the theme of Geometry with each student showing three
looks in four catwalk shows.
Fashion Show 2015 designs
Fashion Show 2015 designs
Students
of the four Textile specialisms – Print, Weave, Embroidery and Knit – have each
undertaken an in-depth, personal and self-directed interpretation of the design
brief, working on structural and surface decorated fabrics suitable for a
fashion context.
of the four Textile specialisms – Print, Weave, Embroidery and Knit – have each
undertaken an in-depth, personal and self-directed interpretation of the design
brief, working on structural and surface decorated fabrics suitable for a
fashion context.
Students
on the Fashion pathway will showcase their expertise in garment design and
construction, interpreting the “geometric” theme through silhouette, structure
and fabric draping techniques. The collections offer the students the
opportunity to showcase all the skills garnered in their studies at The Glasgow
School of Art.
on the Fashion pathway will showcase their expertise in garment design and
construction, interpreting the “geometric” theme through silhouette, structure
and fabric draping techniques. The collections offer the students the
opportunity to showcase all the skills garnered in their studies at The Glasgow
School of Art.
‘The role of these students is to
challenge the sameness of mass manufactured globalized fashion and create
something new,’ says Head of Fashion and Textiles, Jimmy Stephen-Cran ‘As well as
developing each student’s individual creative identity, Fashion Show
is essentially about team activity and wouldn’t happen without the astonishing
resourcefulness and team working skills demonstrated by the students. For many
this will be the first time their individual and collaborative efforts will be
subject to public scrutiny. It will be daunting for them, but exhilarating at
the same time’
challenge the sameness of mass manufactured globalized fashion and create
something new,’ says Head of Fashion and Textiles, Jimmy Stephen-Cran ‘As well as
developing each student’s individual creative identity, Fashion Show
is essentially about team activity and wouldn’t happen without the astonishing
resourcefulness and team working skills demonstrated by the students. For many
this will be the first time their individual and collaborative efforts will be
subject to public scrutiny. It will be daunting for them, but exhilarating at
the same time’
Fashion Show 2016 has four headline
sponsors: Mandors – with whom the GSA’s Fashion and Textiles department has
enjoyed a longstanding association; Buchanan Galleries which last year agreed a
three year sponsorship of GSA’s fashion shows; Dr Marten’s Glasgow – which has
sponsored Fashion Show since 2013, and Fat Buddha store, Glasgow which continues
its support for Fashion Show following last year’s inaugural sponsorship.
sponsors: Mandors – with whom the GSA’s Fashion and Textiles department has
enjoyed a longstanding association; Buchanan Galleries which last year agreed a
three year sponsorship of GSA’s fashion shows; Dr Marten’s Glasgow – which has
sponsored Fashion Show since 2013, and Fat Buddha store, Glasgow which continues
its support for Fashion Show following last year’s inaugural sponsorship.
Kathy Murdoch,
Centre Manager at Buchanan Galleries, said:
“As one of the go-to stops for fashion in Glasgow, we wanted to support the
next generation of fashion talent, especially when it’s right on our doorstep.
Centre Manager at Buchanan Galleries, said:
“As one of the go-to stops for fashion in Glasgow, we wanted to support the
next generation of fashion talent, especially when it’s right on our doorstep.
“Self-expression
and creativity are part of Dr. Martens core values,”
says Emily Hall, UK Retail Marketing Manager, Airwair International Limited
(Dr. Martens). “As a brand we stand for supporting the next generation
of designer.”
and creativity are part of Dr. Martens core values,”
says Emily Hall, UK Retail Marketing Manager, Airwair International Limited
(Dr. Martens). “As a brand we stand for supporting the next generation
of designer.”
“Fat Buddha Store is delighted to be part of the annual Glasgow School of
Art Fashion Show again, our sponsorship proved a great success last year.”
Art Fashion Show again, our sponsorship proved a great success last year.”
As
in past years Fashion Show is being organised by the students working
collaboratively, and with small groups each taking responsibility for running
and management of an aspect of the show.
in past years Fashion Show is being organised by the students working
collaboratively, and with small groups each taking responsibility for running
and management of an aspect of the show.
As well as showcasing the work of second
and third year students, Fashion Show is also an important fundraiser. All
proceeds from the show will help support the current cohort of third year
students to showcase their graduate collections at New Designers London in 2017
and third year students, Fashion Show is also an important fundraiser. All
proceeds from the show will help support the current cohort of third year
students to showcase their graduate collections at New Designers London in 2017
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For further information contact:
The GSA press office
0141 566 1442
press@gsa.ac.uk
Twitter: @GSofAmedia
Twitter: @GSofAmedia
Listing
1 and 2 March 2016 at 7pm and
9pm
GSA Fashion Show 2016
The Art School, 20 Scott Street,
Glasgow, G3 6PE
Glasgow, G3 6PE
The annual showcase of designs by 2nd and 3rd
year Fashion and Textiles students sees collections presented in four catwalk
shows.
year Fashion and Textiles students sees collections presented in four catwalk
shows.
Tickets: £7
In person from the GSA shop in the Reid Building and
The Art School barand online from TicketScotland and www.theartschool.co.uk
The Art School barand online from TicketScotland and www.theartschool.co.uk