Young designers showcase innovative
collections in The Glasgow School of Art’s 2016 Fashion Show
collections in The Glasgow School of Art’s 2016 Fashion Show
Designs from the collections by Textile Design (print) student, Erin McQuarrie
and Textile Design (weave) student, Meg Ramsay
Designs from the collection by Textile Design (embroidery) student, Kevin Clearly
Designs from the collections by Textile Design (knit) student, Roseanne Jack,
and Fashion Design student Zac Woods
Young
designers from across the world unveiled collections at 2016 Fashion Show in
The Art School (the GSA Student Union) last night, 1 March 2016. Featuring 47
students on the Fashion Design and Textile Design programmes at the world
famous Glasgow School of Art, Fashion Show 2016 gave the first view of work by
a new generation of design talent including Kate Connell and Roseanne Jack, who
are among only three UK students to make the international shortlist for the
2016 Bemz Award.
designers from across the world unveiled collections at 2016 Fashion Show in
The Art School (the GSA Student Union) last night, 1 March 2016. Featuring 47
students on the Fashion Design and Textile Design programmes at the world
famous Glasgow School of Art, Fashion Show 2016 gave the first view of work by
a new generation of design talent including Kate Connell and Roseanne Jack, who
are among only three UK students to make the international shortlist for the
2016 Bemz Award.
Challenged
with creating looks exploring the theme of Geometry
the designers took inspiration from a wide range of sources.
with creating looks exploring the theme of Geometry
the designers took inspiration from a wide range of sources.
Eight
Year 3 Fashion Design students unveiled collections showcasing their expertise
in garment design and construction interpreting the “geometric” theme through
silhouette, structure and fabric draping techniques. In their contrasting looks Franz Maggs and Joanne
Mearns respectively looked back to 1970s geometric and floral pattern and László
Moholy-Nagy’s light paintings. Fellow students Evangeline Allfrey and Angela
Hill (See Chan) both looked to the East for their inspiration with Evangeline
translating the Japanese aesthetic concept of Wabi – Sabi into her looks and
See Chan reinterpreting origami forms.
Year 3 Fashion Design students unveiled collections showcasing their expertise
in garment design and construction interpreting the “geometric” theme through
silhouette, structure and fabric draping techniques. In their contrasting looks Franz Maggs and Joanne
Mearns respectively looked back to 1970s geometric and floral pattern and László
Moholy-Nagy’s light paintings. Fellow students Evangeline Allfrey and Angela
Hill (See Chan) both looked to the East for their inspiration with Evangeline
translating the Japanese aesthetic concept of Wabi – Sabi into her looks and
See Chan reinterpreting origami forms.
Year
3 Textiles designers from four different specialisms – embroidery, knit, print
and weave –exploited the particular features of the different media creating structural and
surface decorated fabrics suitable for the fashion context.
3 Textiles designers from four different specialisms – embroidery, knit, print
and weave –exploited the particular features of the different media creating structural and
surface decorated fabrics suitable for the fashion context.
Embroidery
specialists tapped into sources ranging from the stark black and white
geometric shapes of 1960s to Brutalist architecture, the Russian Avant Garde
and discarded packaging. Meanwhile, architecture was a theme running though the
collections by the Knitwear designers, from Italian and Japanese buildings to
sliceforms, window frames, cages and barriers.
specialists tapped into sources ranging from the stark black and white
geometric shapes of 1960s to Brutalist architecture, the Russian Avant Garde
and discarded packaging. Meanwhile, architecture was a theme running though the
collections by the Knitwear designers, from Italian and Japanese buildings to
sliceforms, window frames, cages and barriers.
The
shapes of snow covered mountains and tennis courts, Aboriginal design,
traditional Japanese painting and Russian Constructivism were among the
influences seen in the print designers’ collections. Weave specialists
meanwhile took inspiration from circuit boards and electronic control panels
and New York city Architecture among other sources.
shapes of snow covered mountains and tennis courts, Aboriginal design,
traditional Japanese painting and Russian Constructivism were among the
influences seen in the print designers’ collections. Weave specialists
meanwhile took inspiration from circuit boards and electronic control panels
and New York city Architecture among other sources.
“Our
students are encouraged to challenge the sameness of mass manufactured,
globalised fashion and create something new,’ says GSA Head of Fashion and Textiles, Jimmy
Stephen-Cran. “Taking the annual theme
they are given the freedom to interpret it in ways that express their individuality
as designers and demonstrate the particular skills they have acquired during
their studies.”
students are encouraged to challenge the sameness of mass manufactured,
globalised fashion and create something new,’ says GSA Head of Fashion and Textiles, Jimmy
Stephen-Cran. “Taking the annual theme
they are given the freedom to interpret it in ways that express their individuality
as designers and demonstrate the particular skills they have acquired during
their studies.”
“However, Fashion Show is more than just
creating a series of looks,” he
adds. “It reflects the broader aspects of
life as a designer with the students taking on all elements of the event organisation.”
creating a series of looks,” he
adds. “It reflects the broader aspects of
life as a designer with the students taking on all elements of the event organisation.”
For full details of the designers and collections see Notes
for Editors
for Editors
The Year 3 showcase was preceded by selected designs by ten
Year 2 Fashion Design students.
Year 2 Fashion Design students.
Fashion Show 2016 was once
again made possible by the generous support of 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.
again made possible by the generous support of 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.
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.
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.”
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.”
annual Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show again, our sponsorship proved a great
success last year.”
As
in past years Fashion Show was entirely organised by the students working
collaboratively, with small groups each taking responsibility for running and
management of an aspect of the show.
in past years Fashion Show was entirely organised by the students working
collaboratively, with small groups each taking responsibility for running and
management of an aspect of the show.
As well as showcasing the work of Year 2
and Year 3 students, Fashion Show was also an important fundraiser. All
proceeds from the show will help support the current cohort of Year 3 students
to showcase their graduate collections in London in 2017.
and Year 3 students, Fashion Show was also an important fundraiser. All
proceeds from the show will help support the current cohort of Year 3 students
to showcase their graduate collections in London in 2017.
Ends
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Notes for Editors
3rd Year Fashion
Design and Textiles Design Collections
Design and Textiles Design Collections
FASHION
Hannah Tan,
Belfast, Ireland
Belfast, Ireland
Based on journeys taken throughout Glasgow, using
the mundane to influence fabrication and colour, with the everyday hardworking
Glaswegian builder influencing silhouette and style lines.
the mundane to influence fabrication and colour, with the everyday hardworking
Glaswegian builder influencing silhouette and style lines.
Jamie
Murdoch, Glasgow
Murdoch, Glasgow
I have designed a collection that aims to strike
harmony between concepts of utility and comfort.
harmony between concepts of utility and comfort.
Franz Maggs
For my collection I have drawn inspiration from
the geometric and floral shapes in 1970s textiles and interiors and mixed them
with iconic 70s fashion silhouettes.
the geometric and floral shapes in 1970s textiles and interiors and mixed them
with iconic 70s fashion silhouettes.
Evangeline
Allfrey, Shoreham-By-Sea
Allfrey, Shoreham-By-Sea
I have taken as my inspiration the Japanese
aesthetic concept of Wabi – Sabi, which is centered upon the idea of reflection
and simplicity. Exploring the idea of visual reflection, such as in water or
glass, and the affect this has on shape and form has inspired this project. As
a result my collection will channel this idea through reflective pattern
cutting, the simplicity and beauty of sheer fabric and the idea of geometric
balance.
aesthetic concept of Wabi – Sabi, which is centered upon the idea of reflection
and simplicity. Exploring the idea of visual reflection, such as in water or
glass, and the affect this has on shape and form has inspired this project. As
a result my collection will channel this idea through reflective pattern
cutting, the simplicity and beauty of sheer fabric and the idea of geometric
balance.
Angela Hill
See Chan, Beijing
See Chan, Beijing
Given the theme of Geometry, the collection
incorporates geometric angular forms of paper/ origami folds in the designs.
Heavy weight waterproof fabrics are used in order to generate the solidity and
boldness of the garment’s silhouette. The style of this collection is
relatively sporty. The combination of the waterproof material and the sporty
style would provide efficient functional purposes.
incorporates geometric angular forms of paper/ origami folds in the designs.
Heavy weight waterproof fabrics are used in order to generate the solidity and
boldness of the garment’s silhouette. The style of this collection is
relatively sporty. The combination of the waterproof material and the sporty
style would provide efficient functional purposes.
Aymie
Black, Greenock
Black, Greenock
Inspired by geometric forms of nature, such as
rocks. I chose a colour palette of mixed greys with a contrasting pink fur.
rocks. I chose a colour palette of mixed greys with a contrasting pink fur.
Joanne
Mearns, Inverness
Mearns, Inverness
My collection was inspired by László Moholy-Nagy
series of ‘light paintings’ and classic garments such as the trench coat. With
a strong focus on the placement of lines, layering and the combination mixing
tradition of traditional cotton fabrics and transparent plastics.
series of ‘light paintings’ and classic garments such as the trench coat. With
a strong focus on the placement of lines, layering and the combination mixing
tradition of traditional cotton fabrics and transparent plastics.
Sgàire
Wood, Bangor, Ireland
Wood, Bangor, Ireland
In this collection I wanted to explore and
deconstruct generally held concepts of femininity and convey opulence in a
heavy-handed manner through volume, construction and materials. It is also an
exploration of my own identity with regards to gender, nationality and
socio-economic situation.
deconstruct generally held concepts of femininity and convey opulence in a
heavy-handed manner through volume, construction and materials. It is also an
exploration of my own identity with regards to gender, nationality and
socio-economic situation.
TEXTILES (EMBROIDERY)
Matilda
Davison, Norfolk, England
Davison, Norfolk, England
Within this project I have worked with leather and
PVC and cut all my work by hand.
PVC and cut all my work by hand.
Stuart
Bland, Glasgow, Scotland
Bland, Glasgow, Scotland
My collection is inspired by the linear brutalist architecture
found across Glasgow while also looking at the warped reflections of
contemporary glass architecture
found across Glasgow while also looking at the warped reflections of
contemporary glass architecture
Laura
Herdman, East Kilbride, Scotland
Herdman, East Kilbride, Scotland
My collection has been influenced heavily by the
60s and the geometric, black and white shapes it made popular. I have taken a
spin on this and introduced the 90s. Through development I came up with my
collection “Cape Swag”
60s and the geometric, black and white shapes it made popular. I have taken a
spin on this and introduced the 90s. Through development I came up with my
collection “Cape Swag”
Sophie
Chen, Glasgow, Scotland
Chen, Glasgow, Scotland
The starting point for my research comes from
Russian Avant-Garde movement ‘Suprematism’. The four elements I have focused on
are; colour, space, shape and rhythm. I experimented with collage, layering and
folding to create a 3D interpretation of my drawings, which I have translated
through embroidery techniques. I have designed a collection of both women’s and
menswear garments that incorporate colour embellishments and applique
embroidery on the pleated and cut-split garments.
Russian Avant-Garde movement ‘Suprematism’. The four elements I have focused on
are; colour, space, shape and rhythm. I experimented with collage, layering and
folding to create a 3D interpretation of my drawings, which I have translated
through embroidery techniques. I have designed a collection of both women’s and
menswear garments that incorporate colour embellishments and applique
embroidery on the pleated and cut-split garments.
Kevin
Cleary, Ayrshire, Scotland
Cleary, Ayrshire, Scotland
My collection is inspired by discarded packaging
and other materials associated with waste. I have focused on contrasting /
fusing materials together – which has allowed me to work with a broad range of
manipulation / traditional practices associated with embroidered textiles at
GSA. I have intended my designs for the womenswear market
and other materials associated with waste. I have focused on contrasting /
fusing materials together – which has allowed me to work with a broad range of
manipulation / traditional practices associated with embroidered textiles at
GSA. I have intended my designs for the womenswear market
Zoe McCluskey,
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
I love working with eclectic materials and bold
colours. By taking inspiration from Postmodernist design, my collection
explores the idea of geometry through shapes, repeated patterns and lines worn
around the body.
colours. By taking inspiration from Postmodernist design, my collection
explores the idea of geometry through shapes, repeated patterns and lines worn
around the body.
TEXTILES (KNIT)
Jessica
Nina Butler, Leeds, England
Nina Butler, Leeds, England
For this project I was inspired by moving shadows
in sculpture and the depth shadow can bring to lines and geometric
compositions. This has transpired into my knitwear by combining chevron and a
bonding technique to achieve this double line effect.
in sculpture and the depth shadow can bring to lines and geometric
compositions. This has transpired into my knitwear by combining chevron and a
bonding technique to achieve this double line effect.
Natascia
Forte, Italy
Forte, Italy
My collection is inspired by the colourful
buildings and architecture found in my hometown Pescara in central Italy. The
bold and vibrant colours are one of the unifying themes in my collection with each
colour representing an individual technique within the knitted discipline.
buildings and architecture found in my hometown Pescara in central Italy. The
bold and vibrant colours are one of the unifying themes in my collection with each
colour representing an individual technique within the knitted discipline.
Clara
Mullen, Glasgow, Scotland
Mullen, Glasgow, Scotland
Taking inspiration from modern Japanese
architecture and street scenes I have focused on producing fabrics in bold
shapes and textured yarns.
architecture and street scenes I have focused on producing fabrics in bold
shapes and textured yarns.
Beth Furini,
Brighton, England
Brighton, England
I have looked at how we learn about shapes taking
inspiration from building blocks and sliceforms. Translating the 3d structures
of my research.
inspiration from building blocks and sliceforms. Translating the 3d structures
of my research.
Marie Foy, Motherwell,
Scotland
Scotland
Inspired by the geometric grid shapes in windows,
my collection focuses on the sheer nature of the glass panes with the sharp
lines in the textiles representing the window frames. The contrast of cottons I
have used also references the nature of the windows, with the top layer
representing the shiny element of the glass and the base having a more matte
finish for the surrounding building textures.
my collection focuses on the sheer nature of the glass panes with the sharp
lines in the textiles representing the window frames. The contrast of cottons I
have used also references the nature of the windows, with the top layer
representing the shiny element of the glass and the base having a more matte
finish for the surrounding building textures.
Cath
Sinclair, Edinburgh, Scotland
Sinclair, Edinburgh, Scotland
This collection is inspired by the contradictory
elements of cages and barriers, security and isolation together with the vulnerability
of imprisonment. The choice of colours and yarns used further exemplifies this
paradox.
elements of cages and barriers, security and isolation together with the vulnerability
of imprisonment. The choice of colours and yarns used further exemplifies this
paradox.
Nancy
Tulley, Brighton, England
Tulley, Brighton, England
My collection is based upon the structure and
texture within architecture. Collages informed the fabric design and garment
construction of my garments.
texture within architecture. Collages informed the fabric design and garment
construction of my garments.
Chantal McLeish,
Barcelona
Barcelona
Geometry – looking at the gridded walls and
garages with interlacing strips, using a variation of chunky and thin yarn.
garages with interlacing strips, using a variation of chunky and thin yarn.
Roseanne
Jack, Fife, Scotland
Jack, Fife, Scotland
My fashion show collection was inspired by the
geometric shapes of the snow covered French Alpes. My colour pallet is strong
and fresh which I’m hoping will be eye catching on the runway.
geometric shapes of the snow covered French Alpes. My colour pallet is strong
and fresh which I’m hoping will be eye catching on the runway.
TEXTILES (PRINT)
Kate
Connell, Bristol, England
Connell, Bristol, England
My collection is based on a series of photos I
took of tennis courts. I explored this by creating and combining textures and
geometric repeat prints.
took of tennis courts. I explored this by creating and combining textures and
geometric repeat prints.
Ellie Smith,
Ilkley, England
Ilkley, England
This Aboriginal inspired collection is a collage
of various prints to create one off, unique, bold coats.
of various prints to create one off, unique, bold coats.
Eilidh
Mcleod, West Lothian, Scotland
Mcleod, West Lothian, Scotland
My printed dress collection has taken inspiration
from city architecture and reflection, which is a common theme throughout my
other work. The colour palette I chose to work with has an almost dream-like
quality. I also enjoyed experimenting with the layers, and playing with the
overlapping of colours to make new ones.
from city architecture and reflection, which is a common theme throughout my
other work. The colour palette I chose to work with has an almost dream-like
quality. I also enjoyed experimenting with the layers, and playing with the
overlapping of colours to make new ones.
Anna
Campbell, Glasgow, Scotland
Campbell, Glasgow, Scotland
I focused on the geometrical elements in different
types of street signage, which carry a universal meaning. The art movement
called ‘Constructivism’- created by the Russian avant-garde- was a vital part
of inspiration to my collection. Constructivist art is idealized as complete
abstraction with a devotion to modernity, the form of my designs are dictated
through this idealization.
types of street signage, which carry a universal meaning. The art movement
called ‘Constructivism’- created by the Russian avant-garde- was a vital part
of inspiration to my collection. Constructivist art is idealized as complete
abstraction with a devotion to modernity, the form of my designs are dictated
through this idealization.
Ting Wang,
China
China
Based on the theme of Geometry, exploring it
through the requirement of printed repeat pattern, and also self discover of ‘accidental’
‘experimental’ printed effect.
through the requirement of printed repeat pattern, and also self discover of ‘accidental’
‘experimental’ printed effect.
Becky
Moore, Kilmarnock, Scotland
Moore, Kilmarnock, Scotland
My concept was to look at geometry in everyday objects.
I collected and set up my own still life compositions, which became the basis
of my printed fabrics and also informed the shape and structure of my garments.
I collected and set up my own still life compositions, which became the basis
of my printed fabrics and also informed the shape and structure of my garments.
Erin
McQuarrie, Glasgow, Scotland
McQuarrie, Glasgow, Scotland
The story behind my collection is heavily inspired
by a recent exchange in spent Tokyo. I focused on hand painting, bonding and
stitch work techniques within my collection and used traditional Japanese
ceremonial and work wear as inspiration for my silhouettes.
by a recent exchange in spent Tokyo. I focused on hand painting, bonding and
stitch work techniques within my collection and used traditional Japanese
ceremonial and work wear as inspiration for my silhouettes.
Poppy
Tuckley, London, England
Tuckley, London, England
My collection is inspired by typography and
colours found in Thai advertising and newspapers.
colours found in Thai advertising and newspapers.
Emma
Boyd-Madsen, Edinburgh, Scotland
Boyd-Madsen, Edinburgh, Scotland
My fashion show collection was inspired by visual
sound, sound waves and patterns in music. It combines different knotting,
knitted techniques including macrame in different scales with textural, wavy
knit techniques and small pops of colour.
sound, sound waves and patterns in music. It combines different knotting,
knitted techniques including macrame in different scales with textural, wavy
knit techniques and small pops of colour.
TEXTILES (WEAVE)
Megan
Ramsay, Sunderland, England
Ramsay, Sunderland, England
My inspirations for this project were circuit
boards and electronic control panels. I wanted to translate the grid structures
with the loose wires into my weave. I used different types of yarn and
materials; such as wires and plastic to portray my own ‘circuit board’ within
my woven textile. My final garments represent panels of ‘controlled mess’.
boards and electronic control panels. I wanted to translate the grid structures
with the loose wires into my weave. I used different types of yarn and
materials; such as wires and plastic to portray my own ‘circuit board’ within
my woven textile. My final garments represent panels of ‘controlled mess’.
Kate
Hunter, Edinburgh, Scotland
Hunter, Edinburgh, Scotland
Based on the diverse variety of forms that make up
the human body. My aim was to experiment with the possibilities of padded
double cloth and 3D Weaving.
the human body. My aim was to experiment with the possibilities of padded
double cloth and 3D Weaving.
Nicole
Watson, Shotts, Scotland
Watson, Shotts, Scotland
The inspiration for my project was Architecture;
linking to the geometric concept. I used primary images taken from a trip in
New York, and was really drawn into the different compositions of the
buildings, and how both deconstruction and solid altitudes could exist
together. Building upon my garment samples I wanted to incorporate these
structures into my weave, by using hand manipulated techniques to create a
sense of layering and emphasise the structure of grids and lines.
linking to the geometric concept. I used primary images taken from a trip in
New York, and was really drawn into the different compositions of the
buildings, and how both deconstruction and solid altitudes could exist
together. Building upon my garment samples I wanted to incorporate these
structures into my weave, by using hand manipulated techniques to create a
sense of layering and emphasise the structure of grids and lines.
Eilidh
Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
Showing the difference between matt and shinny for
this project. Using different texture yarns to get different effects on my
garments.
this project. Using different texture yarns to get different effects on my
garments.
Monica
Stevenson, Dumbarton, Scotland
Stevenson, Dumbarton, Scotland
My collection is all about colour. Inspired by the
lively colour sequences seen in tiles I have photographed throughout my summer
travels. I want to create colour statement designs that are fun and bold.