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| Designs (from left to right) by Joanne Mearns, Jamie Murdoch, Evangeline Alfrey, Hannah Tan, Franz Maggs, Sgàire Wood, Aymie Black and Angela Chan |
The 2017 cohort of
Fashion Design students at The Glasgow School of Art is to showcase Degree Show
collections in the setting of Glasgow’s 5-star Blythswood Square Hotel it was has been revealed today.
Fashion Design students at The Glasgow School of Art is to showcase Degree Show
collections in the setting of Glasgow’s 5-star Blythswood Square Hotel it was has been revealed today.
The international
designers will present their collections, which have been inspired by influences
ranging from Scottish Nature to martial arts, Vampire folk tales and
the fairy-folk of Irish mythology, in a series of Promenades on the
evening of Monday 12 June 2017. This is the first time that a group of GSA
designers will have presented work in the prestigious hotel.
designers will present their collections, which have been inspired by influences
ranging from Scottish Nature to martial arts, Vampire folk tales and
the fairy-folk of Irish mythology, in a series of Promenades on the
evening of Monday 12 June 2017. This is the first time that a group of GSA
designers will have presented work in the prestigious hotel.
Prior to the Degree Show Promenades the
designers will take part in Graduate Fashion Week in the Truman Brewery, London
(4 – 7 June). Here they will join 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.
designers will take part in Graduate Fashion Week in the Truman Brewery, London
(4 – 7 June). Here they will join 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.
“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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
(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
Tickets
for the Promenades at (times) will be
free of charge but must be booked in advance
for the Promenades at (times) will be
free of charge but must be booked in advance
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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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