A.F Vandevorst Spring 2010

This collection utilises the layering and drape of sheer fabrications in harmonious colours, creating detailed free flowing looks that evoke a sense of sophistication and sharp style. One can recognise the wearability of the garments separately, whilst the use of layering and accessorising creates interesting looks for the catwalk. This approach to styling is the way i would like to present my collection in the final year show.

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Big Bold Gareth

I really admire Gareth Pugh's talent in innovative and bold fashion design. Dark and imposing, my favourite collection Fall 2008,resonates the structure and built up silhouettes of my up coming collection.

I hope my collection reflects such strength and command of the runway, through the power dressing of built up silhouettes and structure. 

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The Power of Print

Looking at textile prints I came across again Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 collection. The look for my up coming collection is clean, simplistic tailoring, inspired by couture of the 1950s, utilising structured and built up trapeze and hour glass silhouettes. 

I wanted to explore using a range of high energy intense prints to really bring the designs to life. I think this collection is a really fantastic example of the power of print in a collection, and what a bold edge it can give designs. 

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Mexico City Mercerdes Benz Fashion Week

Earlier this week Mexico's finest in Fashion hit the runway, Gianfranco Reni was talk of the town when he unveiled his jewel encrusted gas masks.

Other looks included heavily embellished dresses, tassels, feathers galor,and applique. It was was a quirky high impact collection,  proving less is not always more.

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Balenciaga AW 06/07

This was Nicolas Gresquiere's 3rd collection at Balenciaga and my all time favourite! I felt it really echoed the couture of Cristobel Balenciaga, yet maintained a modern edgy vibe.

The fabrications used for the collection were inspired by those Balenciaga used in the 1960s. They were especially re-created for the collection, and included wool boucle tweeds. I think they create the real air of elegance the collection evokes.

The tailoring and structure in this collection leaves me in awe, beautiful strong silhouettes,sleek clean designs. I also adore the used of colour, blacks whites and neutrals interjected with bold pinks and mustards.

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