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| Design from the Degree Show collection by Sgàire Wood photographed in the foyer of the Blythswood Square hotel |
The 2017 cohort of
Fashion Design graduands at The Glasgow School of Art showcased its Degree Show
collections in the setting of Glasgow’s 5-star Blythswood Square Hotel yesterday,
12 June 2017.
Fashion Design graduands at The Glasgow School of Art showcased its Degree Show
collections in the setting of Glasgow’s 5-star Blythswood Square Hotel yesterday,
12 June 2017.
The international
designers presented collections, which have been inspired by influences ranging
from Scottish Nature to martial arts, Vampire
folk tales and the fairy-folk of Irish mythology. This is the first time
that a group of GSA designers will have presented work in the prestigious
hotel.
designers presented collections, which have been inspired by influences ranging
from Scottish Nature to martial arts, Vampire
folk tales and the fairy-folk of Irish mythology. This is the first time
that a group of GSA designers will have presented work in the prestigious
hotel.
“Each of this year’s graduating cohort has a
distinctive creative vision in terms of wearability and wow factor,” says Jimmy Stephen-Cran,
Head of Fashion and Textiles at The Glasgow School of Art. “All have
balanced original concepts with viability and the freedom of experimentation
with disciplined technical skill. Colour, form and texture has also been boldly
explored.”
distinctive creative vision in terms of wearability and wow factor,” says Jimmy Stephen-Cran,
Head of Fashion and Textiles at The Glasgow School of Art. “All have
balanced original concepts with viability and the freedom of experimentation
with disciplined technical skill. Colour, form and texture has also been boldly
explored.”
Prior to the Degree Show the designers had taken part in Graduate Fashion
Week in the Truman Brewery, London (4 – 7 June). Here they joined graduating
students from across the UK as well designers from 20 international
institutions from as far afield as Australia, China, the EU, Hong Kong, and the
USA.
Week in the Truman Brewery, London (4 – 7 June). Here they joined graduating
students from across the UK as well designers from 20 international
institutions from as far afield as Australia, China, the EU, Hong Kong, and the
USA.
COLLECTIONS
22-year old Evangeline Allfrey from Shoreham-by-sea
in England will present a Womenswear collection which focuses on brush strokes,
the qualities of paint and the interruptions this can cause upon the human
form. “My work is heavily inspired by gestural artist Donald Martiny’s large
scale paintings and the deconstruction of tailored garments,” she explains.
“Silicone, embroidery and ink work are all
used to reflect a feminine yet artistic and a contemporary mood.”
in England will present a Womenswear collection which focuses on brush strokes,
the qualities of paint and the interruptions this can cause upon the human
form. “My work is heavily inspired by gestural artist Donald Martiny’s large
scale paintings and the deconstruction of tailored garments,” she explains.
“Silicone, embroidery and ink work are all
used to reflect a feminine yet artistic and a contemporary mood.”
21-year old Scottish
designer, Aymie Black’s Womenswear
collection is based on the theme of organic modernity in Scottish Nature.
Inspired by organic shapes and interesting textures, the collection is delicate
but contemporary with a lot of hand embroidery and knit work.
designer, Aymie Black’s Womenswear
collection is based on the theme of organic modernity in Scottish Nature.
Inspired by organic shapes and interesting textures, the collection is delicate
but contemporary with a lot of hand embroidery and knit work.
23-year old Angela Hill See Chan from China has
created a Menswear collection which focuses on the crossover between Martial
Arts wear and vintage railway workers’ uniforms. “The forms and the silhouettes of my collection are influenced by
vintage 1930s – 1950s workmen’s coverall work wear, and the oversized elements
of Karate Gi/ Kendo uniform,” says Angela. “A range of Japanese patchwork
and stitch lines techniques are incorporated in some of the details such as the
obi belt, collars and quilting of the cuffs and hems. The colours for the
entire collection derive from studying vintage denim workwear, while the obi
belt colours represents the different level of martial arts skills.”
created a Menswear collection which focuses on the crossover between Martial
Arts wear and vintage railway workers’ uniforms. “The forms and the silhouettes of my collection are influenced by
vintage 1930s – 1950s workmen’s coverall work wear, and the oversized elements
of Karate Gi/ Kendo uniform,” says Angela. “A range of Japanese patchwork
and stitch lines techniques are incorporated in some of the details such as the
obi belt, collars and quilting of the cuffs and hems. The colours for the
entire collection derive from studying vintage denim workwear, while the obi
belt colours represents the different level of martial arts skills.”
Orcadian designer, 26-year
old Franz Maggs, will showcase a
women’s wear collection inspired by the dramatic silhouettes of the 1950s, and
more morbid themes such as Vampire folk tales, and the idiosyncrasies of
Victorian mourning practices. It also draws inspiration from classic horror
movies such as Nosferatu and The Shining. “Combining
these elements together using couture tailoring and structuring techniques, I
aim to create dark, bold, glamorous and possibly unnerving designs,” says
Maggs.
old Franz Maggs, will showcase a
women’s wear collection inspired by the dramatic silhouettes of the 1950s, and
more morbid themes such as Vampire folk tales, and the idiosyncrasies of
Victorian mourning practices. It also draws inspiration from classic horror
movies such as Nosferatu and The Shining. “Combining
these elements together using couture tailoring and structuring techniques, I
aim to create dark, bold, glamorous and possibly unnerving designs,” says
Maggs.
22-year old Joanne Mearns from Inverness has
investigated line and colour in her collection of Womenwear. “I was initially
inspired by a series of primary research photographs taken in a variety of
Mediterranean and Caribbean locations,” says Joanne. “My collection highlights areas of colour-blocking and interesting
colour combinations.” A series of fluid lines were extracted from the
photographs, developing the idea of a continual line that would run throughout
the collection. It is carried out by taking a collage-like approach to garment
design, using the continuous line as a division point, where colour, fabric and
garment style changes. “With various
style elements within one garment, I have aimed to creates the illusion of
garments being ‘cut’ and joined together in a way that continues the visual
line throughout the collection,” she adds.
investigated line and colour in her collection of Womenwear. “I was initially
inspired by a series of primary research photographs taken in a variety of
Mediterranean and Caribbean locations,” says Joanne. “My collection highlights areas of colour-blocking and interesting
colour combinations.” A series of fluid lines were extracted from the
photographs, developing the idea of a continual line that would run throughout
the collection. It is carried out by taking a collage-like approach to garment
design, using the continuous line as a division point, where colour, fabric and
garment style changes. “With various
style elements within one garment, I have aimed to creates the illusion of
garments being ‘cut’ and joined together in a way that continues the visual
line throughout the collection,” she adds.
23-year old Glaswegian, Jamie Murdoch has created a Womenswear collection
using draping to create sweeping folds on fabric that imitate those found in
isolated landscapes. Colour and fabric reference given to the indigo clad
nomads of North Africa. Jamie has collaborated with GSA printmaking student
Kate Connell in the creation of designs that interact and move with the cut of
the garment.
using draping to create sweeping folds on fabric that imitate those found in
isolated landscapes. Colour and fabric reference given to the indigo clad
nomads of North Africa. Jamie has collaborated with GSA printmaking student
Kate Connell in the creation of designs that interact and move with the cut of
the garment.
22-year old Irish designer,
Hannah Tan, will showcase a Menswear
collection, inspired by her late grandmother which explores the changes in
silhouette and the relationship with clothes as you age. “I have paired together mismatching fabrics to highlight the changes in
attitude towards clothes and style, and ‘age’ is cut into garments through
experimental pattern cutting,” she explains
Hannah Tan, will showcase a Menswear
collection, inspired by her late grandmother which explores the changes in
silhouette and the relationship with clothes as you age. “I have paired together mismatching fabrics to highlight the changes in
attitude towards clothes and style, and ‘age’ is cut into garments through
experimental pattern cutting,” she explains
23rd year old Sgàire Wood from Ireland has
created a collection named Sídhe, (after the fairy-folk of Irish mythology). “The collection explores themes of national
identity and authenticity, specifically through the lens of Celticity and the
notions of performativity and primitivism that go along with that,” says
Sgàire
created a collection named Sídhe, (after the fairy-folk of Irish mythology). “The collection explores themes of national
identity and authenticity, specifically through the lens of Celticity and the
notions of performativity and primitivism that go along with that,” says
Sgàire
See the garments and look books on show in
the Reid Building at GSA Degree Show 2017 from 10 – 17 June. Open 10am – 9pm,
Monday- Thursday, 10am – 7pm Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday/Sunday. Entry Free
the Reid Building at GSA Degree Show 2017 from 10 – 17 June. Open 10am – 9pm,
Monday- Thursday, 10am – 7pm Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday/Sunday. Entry Free
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