Alice
Wisner. |
Last
night I raced into Northampton to see the UCN Graduate Fashion Show.
I have been to a few fashion shows in London and was wondering how
this would compare. It was brilliant.
As
soon as we went into the theatre we were greeted with a buzz of
anticipation and excitement. I suddenly felt that my outfit was
in no way outrageous enough as models in very flamboyant, brightly
coloured creations surrounded us.
The
theatre had been transformed. There was a catwalk coming out from
the main stage, which was surrounded by tables. These tables were
adorned with ivy, candles and goody bags from the sponsors! I was
very lucky to be on one of these tables giving me a fantastic view
of all the collections.
Sophisticated
use of pink
Pink
Target collection. |
The
Show opened with the ‘Avon Pink Target Collection’ by the BA Fashion
year two students. The collection showed a sophisticated use of
pink with garment shapes from the 1950s through to present day.
We
were also shown another collection from the second year's, ‘Jeans
Care Denim’, alongside one by the first year's: ‘The Directors Collection’.
The
first year collection was a series of outfits challenging the design
of pinstriped suiting. The Denim collection was diverse showing
an imaginative use of coloured denim and twisted seams.
Moving
onto the graduates’ shows we were really treated. The students showed
a real understanding of pattern cutting and garment shapes, with
fabrics being explored and exploited.
As
a textile graduate myself it was wonderful to see such a flamboyant
use of print and colour to create such original designs.
Original
twist
Designs
by Nina Bence. |
Particular
favourites of mine were the ‘Make do and mend’ collection based
on WW2 recycling campaign by Nina Bence. Beautiful fabrics were
combined and layered into 1950s garment shapes to make really original
twist to traditional outfits shapes.
Designs
by Maxine Dennis. |
‘Pride’,
a collection inspired by luxurious surfaces and textures by Maxine
Dennis, was another fabric cocktail. The garments where highly embellished
with ribbons and rosettes giving it a Vivienne Westwood feel.
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