Graduate Fashion Week 2011 - University of Central Lancashire - Jenna Horan

Here at 18ANDEAST we were eagerly awating the UCLAN show at GFW last weekend. One of our very own placement students Jenna Horan showcased her final year collection. We caught up with Jenna after the show...




Absolutely love this outfit - a ladylike feel with a masculine twist.

 



Braces were all over the Graduate Fashion Week catwalk...a wardrobe staple for next season?

Where did your inspiration come from when designing your collection?

My collection took inspiration from from traditional high society, in particular debutante balls focusing on the typically feminine styling with hourglass shaping, however modernising the look by adding a slightly androgynous twist, introducing straight fit shapes, dropping the waist of the hourglass and adding in shirt detailing and mens braces. Masculine suiting and shirting fabrics are contrasted with feminine tulles and chiffons.


What do you think of doing internships? (Jenna did hers with us!)

Having an industrial placement year is a great introduction to the fashion industry, working in industry teaches more commercial design and gives a taste of what life will be like after university. Personally I think it is one of the most important and enjoyable years that fully prepares students to work after university and also confirms that it is the right career path to be on.

Which designers do you admire?

Alice Temperley’s designs over the last few seasons have been lovley, I like her classic take on feminine designs and her more toned down colour pallette, and use of embellishments give the collections a chic, affluent appeal.Yohji Yamamoto never fails to impress using innovative and experimental pattern cutting techniques throughout his collections.I can't forget to mention Valentino and his delicate feminine creations, in particular his SS11 couture show was lovely!

Massive congratulations to Jenna on her fab collection!
18 AND EAST xx

Graduate Fashion Week 2011 - East London University Close Up

This weekend we headed down to Earls to take our front row seats at Graduate Fashion Week. 18 AND EAST takes a particular interest in Graduate Fashion as we are part of the Univeristy Student Placement Scheme.

Our favourite stand at the show was the festival inspired caravan from Arts University College Bournmouth.

We also liked the student stand from Northumbria and Nottingham University.

On arrival at the East London show we were escorted to our front row seats next to the judges - (check 18 AND EAST out!) It was another great show by the university with key trends in Oriental, Nomadic and 1940's, all beautifully made with that East London Couture touch.

Anna Kilpatricks collection called Xenocentrism acknowledged the recognition of other cultures and a penchant for their products, styles and ideas. We loved the neck adornments, jersey shorts, socks and the chunky braces.




Anna Kirkpatrick



Anna Kirkpatrick


Monikh Dale's collection was inspired by The Falling man -  escape or imprisonment? Flying or falling? Tough and rigid but light and peaceful fabrics with a harsh reality were showcased.  From the front row at the east London show we were loving the abstract graphically prints with the bold contrast of leather and chiffon. Our favourite garment in the collection was the leather cut out top.

Monikh Dale



Monikh Dale

Le Thuy Le Thi's Afternoon tea collection was inspired by historical imagery of porcelein pottery and afternoon tea in the garden throught the centuries. This collection was femine and cute with the key inspiration of the oriental trend. The tea cup shaped skirt was stunning, and we loved the blue on white prints and coral lazer cutting laid over maxi dress. Le Thuy Le Thi has been nominated for the whos got your fashion vote on ITVs this morning. We will definitely be voting for the collection!

Le Thuy Le Thi



Le Thuy Le Thi


Janine Whitaker collection was inspired by perfume bottles, their motifs and embellishment and the illusion the glass creates in shapes. Loving the geometric pattern cutting and bright bold use of mustard and wine colour with sports luxe leggings and jacket!!!

Janine Whitaker



Janine Whitaker

Stay tuned for our next round Up - University Of Central Lancashire - where one of our very own placement students showed her collection!