Maya Lavellin |
As someone who once managed to sew the skirt she was wearing (and attempting
to hem) to her tights, the idea of making
clothes is pretty unfathomable. That
others choose to study the art and produce a collection to the standard I saw
at the Anglia Ruskin BA Hons Fashion Show blows my mind even more. But this is what they did and while not all
the pieces made where what I consider to be wearable, there were some truly
exciting visions strutting down the runway at Imperial War Museum on 15th June. Here are my top 9 (cos top 10's are just annoying).
Goddess chic was rife. Whether it be Indian, Grecian or Tribal a
celebration of women seemed to be one theme adopted by many of the designers. One or two like Li-Qi Saw opted for the ‘take the red pill Neo’ look but
were finished with great tailoring. Plus
let’s face it, they’re too young to have watched the matrix aren’t they?
Alice Parmantier worked with gathered floating fabrics, giving a Midsummer’s Night Dream aspect to her creations. Meanwhile Marwa
Chaanbi produced high wasted patterned looks for Indian royality that like to have bare midriffs.
Channesse Magumbate |
Channesse Magumbate gave us
some floral numbers, the likes of which wouldn’t have been out of place in a
high end high street store (given a little steaming!). Unfortunately there were one or two less than
perfect finishes to some of her looks.
Eliza Embley’s lingerie had a professional quality and she included some of the most exquisitely delicate lace in her collection. This was when things got a bit ‘boobs in your face’-y, I didn’t see the need for bras minus the cups but maybe I’m just a tad traditional that way!
Eliza Embley’s lingerie had a professional quality and she included some of the most exquisitely delicate lace in her collection. This was when things got a bit ‘boobs in your face’-y, I didn’t see the need for bras minus the cups but maybe I’m just a tad traditional that way!
Savanah Herbert |
Savanah Herbert’s denim top
fell in an ever so flattering way. While Simeng
Pan’s dramatic look made me wonder why people don't use tulle in everyday
wear more often.
Tori Biyibi |
Toritshesan (Tori) Biyibi would
have been my favourite, as all her looks including this twenties inspired drop
waist dress, were so different yet so versatile.
In the end, though it was Maya Lavellin’s
collection that truly won my heart. The corsets alone made this standout
as the work of someone bound for great things.
Which is your favourite?
8 comments
Wow these designs are absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
CANDICE | BEAUTY CANDY LOVES
I know right? Talented guys!
Beautiful and simply! I like those a lot :)
Me to, am so lucky to be invited to these events.
My favorite is Tori Biyibi's because it looks simple but still delicate and romantic<3
xoxo
amfiba
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I loved Tori's work too, it was so well tailored up close.
All these designers look so good! I particularly like Marwa Chaanbi's outfit <3 Gisforgingers xx
Good choice. It was so colourful and had a great pattern up close.
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