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Welcome to De Montfort University (DMU) Contour Fashion Catwalk Show. I am delighted that you have joined us for the 2016 Contour Fashion Catwalk Show. This annual event gives our Contour Fashion students an experience of a lifetime as their skills, creativity and innovation are shown off to some of the biggest names in industry, journalists and bloggers from across the world. Contour Fashion at DMU is the only course in the world dedicated to intimate apparel design which combines heritage and innovation. Our course has been the driving force behind innovative solutions in the wider arena of intimate apparel through advances in fabric technology, garment production and manufacturing methodologies. The course also benefits from strong relationships with influential industry partners including the International Institute of Intimate Apparel, an advisory body that works to promote education, innovation, ecological and health issues, and research for the future of the industry. As an acknowledged leader in creative education, we work tirelessly to give our students a rich and rewarding experience. With our support, they realise their full potential and are fully prepared for the workplace. We engage with global fashion houses, retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, models and music celebrities to inspire and support our students to meet the demands of industry and to realise their creative aspirations. By nurturing their talent and creativity, we encourage our students not to just meet expectations, but to exceed them.
We produce outstanding graduates in aesthetic design innovation and technological excellence in the fields of lingerie, corsetry, nightwear, loungewear, menswear, sportswear and bodywear. We are proud to have educated key industry players for major international companies in the USA, Sri Lanka, The Netherlands, France, Sweden, Australia, China and Taiwan. Our graduates are employed by Gossard, ASOS, Clover International Ltd, Berketex Bride, Grace Loves Lace, DVS Fashion, MAS, Fleur of England, Misguided, Boohoo, H&M Sweden, George, Tesco, Gainway, Haddow, GAP New York, Panache and West End Clothing. Others have established own brand labels such as Nichole de Carle, Lascivious, Tattoo, Made by Niki, Nicole Gill, Tutti Rouge, Reckless Wolf, By Elena, Biondi Couture, Betty Blue, Lorna Drew and Karolina Laskowska. Students joining us in the next academic year will be based in our new Vijay Patel Building, the centrepiece of DMU’s £136 million campus transformation. This brand new building has sector-leading art and design teaching facilities and workshops surrounded by modern, inspiring environments for our students to learn in. Enjoy the show! Barbara Matthews MBE BSc FRSA Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Art, Design and Humanities
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CRINOLINE CAGES DMU alumni and students’ final-year garments were showcased at Sands, the Academy Award-winning costumiers in London. The crinolines were displayed at the launch of Crinoline; Fashion’s Most Magnificent Disaster, a new book by French photographer Denis Pellerin and astrophysicist and stereo photography expert and rock legend, Brian May. Eight DMU crinolines were featured: Selina Bond’s moulded carbon fibre, Elissa Grainger’s red lace silicone, Sian Whitefoot’s white lace and tulle, Jade Little’s wooden moulded, Samantha Tretton’s cream Guipure lace, Christina Hallet-Young’s laser cut red metal, Katherine Blake’s blue floral lace and Louisa Haywood’s laser cut leather on a steel frame.
The crinolines were shown alongside a Vivienne Westwood ‘mini crini’ and costumes from the 2012 film Anna Karenina. Five DMU crinolines showcased at the V&A Museum in an evening in conversation with Brian May, in support of the current exhibition ‘Undressed: A brief history of underwear.’ Co-author Denis Pellerin was “stunned” by the quality of the DMU garments and the ‘innovative use of different materials.’ “We have written the story of the crinoline up to the 2000s. It now belongs to these talented designers to continue the story.” - Brian May
Crinoline collaborators, Brian May and Denis Pellerin
Elissa Grainger: Red silicon lace lingerie and crinoline
Katherine Blake: Blue floral lace crinoline
Samantha Stretton: Cream lace crinoline Sian Whitefoot: White lace crinoline and lingerie set
NEW DESIGNER OF THE YEAR, UK LINGERIE AWARDS
ALESHA DIXON Alumna Nicole de Carle recently dressed Alesha Dixon in a fabulous bodysuit for her music DVD, ‘Do it for Love’. MOBO award winning Alesha is the new face of the brand.
Alumna Selina Bond’s stunning collection of moulded carbon fibre body pieces and luxury lace lingerie inspired by Italian nuns, was recently awarded New Designer of the Year at the UK Lingerie Awards. Selina’s collection thrilled the audience at the Contour Catwalk Show at the Truman Brewery during Graduate Fashion Week in 2014. Selina won the Christopherson Prize for Creativity, has been featured globally in magazines and is the recipient of the Crucible Award to launch her own brand. In relation to her UKLA award, Selina said: “The pivotal moment for me was being picked by my tutors to take part in the annual MODA UK fashion show. They encouraged me to create something new and ‘out there’ for my project.”
Alesha Dixon
Selina Bond: New Designer of the Year
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ST ANDREWS FASHION AWARD Elissa Grainger opened last year’s catwalk show with a stunning red silicone engineered UV sensitive lace collection, working in conjunction with Stretchline UK. She recently won the New Designer Award at the famous St Andrews Fashion Awards where HRH The Duke of Cambridge spotted his future wife modelling. This year, the show partnered with mental health charity SANE, and finalists worked to the creative theme ‘BARE’ to unveil their raw talent to the fashion world while helping to strip mental health of stigma. Elissa said: “I really embraced the creative theme with my collection. It plays with the notion of exposed skin to convey how mental health struggles can leave people feeling vulnerable.” Elissa also represented Contour Fashion as part of the international team supporting the UK Government’s GREAT Festivals of Creativity event in Beijing. Elissa’s outfits were showcased alongside Jimmy Choo’s work.
DMU is delighted to announce the first graduates from the MA in Contour Fashion, the only intimates master’s course in the world. Contour is one of several options offered as part of the MA in Fashion and Textiles now offered at DMU.
Elissa said: “Contour Fashion has great links with industry and equips you with all the skills employers are looking for. I got to work with lots of different brands and had the chance to make contact with industry experts in both professional and relaxed environments. The course tutors really get behind you and help you make the most of your talent. They really instilled a strong sense of professionalism in us and made my time at DMU very worthwhile.”
“I would recommend the course to someone who has worked in industry, or has had a few years out of university and wants to bring their own ideas, and the knowledge gained after their undergraduate course, back to focus on something specific. It is not an extension of the undergraduate course and you have to be extremely comfortable to work independently whilst utilising the knowledge and experience of the tutors and the DMU facilities as much as you can. If you come in with a determination and are able to drive your own projects, it can be very worthwhile.” Megan Hutchens, Contour Fashion MA, graduate
THE LEATHERSELLERS’ COMPANY AWARD The Leathersellars Award for innovative use of leather in a collection was won by DMU graduate Isla Gilbertson for her Mad Max inspired under/outerwear collection. The successful mix of print, denier, faux fur and leather earned her a runner-up position in the Midlands Fashion Awards. Isla has gone on to work as a junior swimwear designer in Australia.
GOSSARD Final-year students worked with established UK brand Gossard to design a ‘Glamourzonian’ three-piece boudoir/nightwear black label collection. Four winners were selected: Rebecca Harkins, Eliza McCann, Indiana Maslin and Betsan Evans. The winning garments will be showcased as part of the VIP evening catwalk event at Freemasons’ Hall. Gossard hope to put the designs into production with the brand. “An incredible opportunity to design something for industry and to further develop my surface embellishment techniques.” Indiana Maslin “‘Lovely to have professionals from the industry recognise your work. This is an experience I will take forwards in my career.” Becky Harkins
“The course at DMU taught me really valuable skills that I can use within the industry. I have to admit it could be stressful at times but then so is the fashion industry. It was a great course with a great atmosphere and a great family of girls who all looked after each other.” Isla Gilbertson
Isla Gilbertson Leathersellars Award
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MODA/UNDERLINES FEATURE DMU graduate work was featured in the show edition of Underlines magazine for the Moda British Lingerie and Swimwear Show at the NEC Birmingham. A selection of the garments were also exhibited on the DMU stand during the event.
Rachael Watson won the Technical Design Competition, run by Swedish fashion brand, H&M. The brief was to design an H&M competition winner everyday bra Rachael Watson and brief set capable of translating from a size 12 to a size 18.
Megan Hall
Zara Hoggard
Thea Rostant
“As a technical student, this was an ideal vehicle to expand my Lectra Modaris pattern cutting and grading skills in a relevant context for an affordable fashion solution. The support and enthusiasm from tutors gave me sufficient confidence to believe in my abilities to address this opportunity. I’m thrilled to have won.” Rachael Watson
Betsan evans Aesthetic route Inspiration: Industrial scaffolding and man-made metal structures Fashion forward lingerie and outerwear pieces Competitions: Gossard Design Competition Prize Winner, selected for photoshoot with Underlines magazine and short-listed for Lepel trend prediction project Placements: Calvin Klein, Loveday London, Giles Deacon and Fresh Air Fund T: 07722 195880 E: betsanevans@yahoo.co.uk
Tamsin fryer Technical route Inspiration: Frida Kahlo Recovery and sportswear Competitions: Runner up for Cabinet of Curiosities Placements: Fleur of England and Christine’s Sewing and Alterations T: 07984 684496 E: tamsin.fryer@googlemail.com
Grace garner Aesthetic route Inspiration: Asian culture and textiles Swim and sportswear Placements: Fiona Dashwood, Selfridges, Trendstop and QVC T: 07725 266548 E: grace.garner@me.com
Megan hall Aesthetic route Inspiration: Antoni Gaudí’s work within Barcelona, Paco Rabanne’s 60’s influence Luxury resortwear Competitions: Highly commended for the Lepel trend prediction project Placements: Fleur Of England, Primark Head Office with the underwear buying team, Seafolly-Moda Show T: 07752 214740 E: meg-hall@ntlworld.com
Becky harkins Aesthetic route Inspiration: Architecture of Rome Luxury lingerie collection Competitions: Winner of Gossard design competition and finalist in Lepel Trend Project Placements: George at Asda, Next and Lascivious Lingerie T: 07519 446507 E: rebeccaharkins@hotmail.co.uk
Yinchau ho Aesthetic route Inspiration: Conjoined twins Under/outerwear Placement: Serena Ho Bridal service T: 07783 353522 E: yinchauho@gmail.com
Beth blewitt Aesthetic route Inspiration: Eroded minerals Luxury trousseau Placements: The Whitechapel Workhouse, Marks & Spencer T: 07532 462025 E: bethblewitt@gmail.com
Megan rose blakemore Technical route Inspiration: Changing states of matter Performance sports and engineered compression wear Competitions: Roadley Award, finalist for Gossard design project. Published on Underlines magazine website and highly commended for inspiration and design by Lepel Placements: Adam Bellamy, Regis Fabrics Limited, Fleur of England, Graduate Fashion Week, Sparklewren, Kiss Me Deadly, Almeida London and Ăšna Burke T: 07896 741050 E: meganbl1994@hotmail.co.uk
Yelena buck Aesthetic route Inspiration: Massage and the hands Luxury, comfortable lingerie with massage elements Competitions: Finalist for Lepel Black label project. Displayed lingerie set for H&M at MODA Placements: Wacoal (Fantasie), Yelena Buck Lingerie, Sparklewren and Crafty Sew and So T: 07515 437194 E: yelenabuck@icloud.com
Kamara bodell Aesthetic route Inspiration: Aston Martin and their classic racing cars Luxury lingerie and loungewear Placements: Damaris, Mimi Holliday and the National Youth Ballet T: 07714 649676 E: kamarabodell@hotmail.com
Charlotte britten Aesthetic route Inspiration: Coral reefs Heavily embroidered lingerie Placement: Lascivious T: 07534 006177 E: cjbritten@hotmail.co.uk
Natalie allsopp Aesthetic route Inspiration: Dreams and surrealism Luxury resortwear/beachwear Competitions: Finalist for External Client Competition for Gossard Freedom Clothing Ltd, Gossard and Moll UK T: 07906 059764 E: natalie.allsopp16@gmail.com
Abigail cairns Aesthetic route Inspiration: Tibetan amulet cases and sentimental jewellery High-end fashion lingerie and shapewear Competitions: Lepel Black Label project shortlisted for industry selection Placements: Sparklewren Corsetry, The Couture Company and Rawhide Corsets, IA Technical T: 07764 456961 E: abicairns95@gmail.com
Hannah crawford Technical route Inspiration: Colouration and linear elements of abandoned quarries Adaptive and supportive sportswear Competitions: Finalist for H&M Technical Lingerie project Placements: Who Made Your Pants, Fleur of England and writing for I.A Intimates Journal T: 07510 091542 E: hannahcrawford@aol.com
Yaya jessica effah Technical route Inspiration: African royalty and tribal African masks Luxury boudoir for large cup sizes Placements: Dona Nicole Bridal, Ella Dror PR, LFW, Catriona Stewart Latex, Nichole De Carle, London Contour Experts, Rip The Runway UK, London Wedding Fair, Lindsey Brown Resort Wear and Mya Blue Beach Wear T: 07957 450867 E: jessicaeffah@icloud.com
Lucy ensum Technical route Inspiration: Natural rock formations Medical compression wear featuring luxury loungewear cover-ups Competitions: Prize winner of Lepel Trend Forecasting project. Commendation in Young Fashion Designers Awards Placements: Clover Group International Ltd (Hong Kong), Lascivious and Debenhams T: 07875 811042 E: lucyanneensum@gmail.com
Charlotte holkham Aesthetic route Inspiration: Avant Garde architecture of Gaudi’s Casa Batlló, with an1980s fashion influence Bright lingerie with outerwear pieces Competitions: Winner of Playful Promises student design competition, winner of Cabinet of Curiosities Catwalk and highly commended Lepel Trend Forecasting project Placements: Coco De Mer, Marks & Spencer, Loveday London, Harlow & Fox and Miss. Crofton T: 07936 390094 E: charlotteholkham@hotmail.com
Katie howes Aesthetic route Inspiration: Venice and Venetian architecture Luxury lingerie/nightwear collection Competitions: Winner of the Cabinet of Curiosities Project and finalist in the Lepel Trend Competition Placement: Coco de Mer T: 07985 259358 E: katiehowes1@hotmail.com
Kelly-anne loughnane Aesthetic route Inspiration: Chatsworth House interior and exterior details Lingerie lounge Competitions: Selected for Underlines magazine and a finalist for an external project for Lepel Placements: BMB Clothing, David Neiper and Quantum T: 07519 66591 E: kellyanneloughnane@yahoo.com
Teri louise loveridge Aesthetic route Inspiration: The human body and muscles within the body Neoprene and embroidered tulle lingerie Competitions: Finalist for GAP competition Placement: Lascivious T: 07455 972962 E: terilouiseloveridge@gmail.com
Harriet merry Aesthetic route Inspiration: Dystopian futures, Mad Max, Futurism versus nature Beachwear/festival luxe Competitions: Winner of Lepel Trend Prediction Placement: Ace Style Intimate Apparel T: 07870 645330 E: harrietmaymerry@gmail.com
Hannah millward Techincal route Inspiration: RNLI, female kayakers Performance kayaking wetsuits Placement: H&M T: 07583 409744 E: hannah.millward@hotmail.com
Ashlei nicolas Aesthetic route Inspiration: The structural formations of antlers, horns and tusks Luxury lingerie/outerwear collection Placement: Sparklewren T: 07527 129789 E: ashleinicolas@gmail.com
Amy mcmaster Aesthetic route Inspiration: Mary Queen of Scots Luxury lingerie Placement: Fleur of England T: 07944 991837 E: amymcmaster@hotmail.co.uk
Daisy richards Technical route Inspiration: Floral structures Maternity and nursing intimates and loungewear Competitions: Finalist for Gossard Black Label project Placements: Loveday London, Just Jamie (LF Europe), Lascivious and A Apparel T: 07530 240124 E: daisyrichards1@hotmail.co.uk
Olivia stone Aesthetic route Inspiration: Ancient history of Korea The morning calm Placements: Fleur of England, Gallery 58, Catriona Stewart Clothing and Dege & Skinner T: 07504 956308 E: Olivia_Stone@hotmail.co.uk
Helen abrams Aesthetic route Inspiration: natural forms Surfwear and wetsuits T: 07762 777899 E: helenabrams@mail.com
Natasha baker Technical route Inspiration: Bright florals and traditional Indian styling Mastectomy loungewear Competitions: Second place in a design project assigned and judged by H&M Placements: Kiss Me Deadly and The Clothing Alteration Company T: 07872 344219 E: natasha.baker.1995@hotmail.com
Katherine blake Aesthetic route Inspiration: Nature and natural landscape Luxury lingerie Competitions: Finalist in the Lepel Black Label project, highly commended for Gossard external client project and showcased at the Crinoline event at the V&A Museum T: 07855 450993 E: katherine.blake@hotmail.co.uk
Megan bunce Aesthetic route Inspiration: Femininity and nature Nightwear and soft lingerie Competitions: Rita Rydin Award Placements: What Katie Did and Leicester Arts and Museums T: 07985 305996 E: meg.bunce@btinternet.com
Ellie carta Aesthetic route Inspiration: The Rebellious Slave by Michelangelo and the architecture of the SacrĂŠ Coeur (beauty in rebellion) Luxury lingerie Competitions: Runner-up in Lepel Trend Forecasting and finalist in GAP sportswear internship competition Placement: Next T: 07950 109547 E: elliecarta@yahoo.co.uk
Harri cheal Aesthetic route Inspiration: Military medals and memorabilia Loungerie Competitions: Finalist for Lepel Black Label and Gossard Glamourzonian Placement: Fleur of England T: 077153 89042 E: harricheal@gmail.com
Alexandra davies Technical route Inspiration: Japanese Edo period art Performance male and female triathlon wear Competitions: Commended for Gossard design project T: 07908 548202 E: alexlouisdedavies@outlook.com
Joleigh duncan Aesthetic route Inspiration: The origin of gothic voodoo and witchcraft Luxury lingerie Competitions: Finalist for Lepel Placements: Visual Print and Design and Catriona Stewart Clothing T: 07599 886693 E: joleigh.duncan@hotmail.com
Zara hoggard Aesthetic route Inspiration: Roman sculpture and religion Boudoir lingerie Competitions: Finalist of Cabinet of Curiosities. Shortlisted for Lepel trend package Placement: Clover Group International T: 07525 210914 E: zara.hoggard@hotmail.co.uk
Emma-jane keatley Aesthetic route Inspiration: My love of watersports combined with my passion for enhancing female confidence Second Skin: The California Collection A watersports and beach-sports wear range Placement: Marks & Spencer T: 07896 631749 E: emmajanekeatley@gmail.com
Amy king Aesthetic route Inspiration: Human internal organs and anatomy Swimwear Competitions: Highly commended for H&M design competition Placements: Phoenixx Designs and Tutti Rouge T: 07773 053077 E: amyking.designer@gmail.com
Amelia le bruin Aesthetic route Inspiration: Human muscular system Fashion active and streetwear Competitions: Shortlisted for Gossard external client brief Placements: The Zoo Project Festival and The Body Studio at Selfridges T: 07966 631145 E: amelialebruin@hotmail.com
Katie lock Technical route Inspiration: Tropical fish with a strong focus on the lionfish Performance swimwear and recovery wear Competitions: Lepel finalist Placements: Kiss Me Deadly, Shadowline, Lascivious, George and Marks & Spencer T: 07796 320579 E: kaytee_123@hotmail.co.uk
Zoe cox Aesthetic route Inspiration: Hedgehogs Under/outerwear Placements: Nichole de Carle, Carine Gilson and Swash London T: 07968 067936 E: zoemcox@hotmail.co.uk
Helen teiman Aesthetic route Inspiration: A winters day in Venice Latex bodywear Competitions: 2nd Place/Prize winner for Cabinet of Curiosities Project, Finalist for Lepel Project and Finalist for Etsy Lingerie Competition 2016 Placements: Playful Promises, Seafolly at MODA, Sparklewren, Catriona Stewart Clothing, Tutti Rouge, BOOs Elastics, National Youth Ballet of Great Britain, Dolphin Dance Studios, Pussy Willow Couture at London Fashion Week and Liverpool Fashion Week T: 07966 698432 E: helen.teiman@outlook.com
Eliza bea mccann Aesthetic route Inspiration: Botany Athleisure Competitions: Winner of the Gossard Black Label Project. Finalist and highly commended for Lepel Placement: Courtaulds T: 07887 924993 E: elizabeamccann@yahoo.com
Danielle norris Technical route Inspiration: Iridescent qualities of the natural world Reflective cycle wear Competitions: Finalist for H&M Project Placements: Ciment Pleating T: 07584 496645 E: danielle-norris@live.co.uk
Phoebe pollitt Aesthetic route Inspiration: Fortnum and Mason with an Art Deco twist Luxury loungewear Placements: Triumph International, Lascivious and Belle et BonBon T: 07873 723288 E: phoebe.pollitt@live.co.uk
Lois pacitto Aesthetic route Inspiration: The face of beauty Loungewear/lingerie Placements: Bordelle and Lascivious T: 07557 668096 E: loispacitto@yahoo.co.uk
Lucy safford Aesthetic route Crystals, butterflies and skulls Bridal trousseau and honeymoon lingerie Placements: Valkyrie corsets, The Couture Company and Sparklewren T: 07715 961455 E: Lucy.safford@hotmail.co.uk
Louise saynor Aesthetic route Inspiration: Vintage medical devices Luxury lingerie and leather accessories Competitions: Finalist for Gossard Black label collection project. Finalist for Lepel Black label trend prediction project. Finalist for GAP body/ fit internship programme Placements: Something Wicked and Una Burke T: 078419 63867 E: louise_saynor92@hotmail.co.uk
Kathryn pomfret Aesthetic route Inspiration: Negative space of urban London Lingerie/outerwear Placements: Lascivious, Tamzin Lillywhite and The Whitechapel Workhouse T: 07479 013692 E: kathrynpomfret@gmail.com
Carys hannah sheen Aesthetic route Inspiration: The1920s mainly focusing on The Great Gatsby Boudoir lingerie Placements: Fleur Of England, Sparklewren, Tutti Rouge, Ann Summers, Boos Textile Elastics and Swarovski T: 07415 455403 E: caryssheen@hotmail.co.uk
Marianne stanley Aesthetic route Inspiration: Sailing boats Corsetry Placements: Sparkle Wren, Biondi Couture and Bravissimo T: 07805 109916 E: marianne.samara@hotmail.com
Rachael watson Technical route Inspiration: Beetles and cockroaches Petite swimwear (height and bust) Competitions: Winner of the H&M Lingerie Project, work in Underlines magazine Placements: Tutti Rouge, Cherry Body Fashions and George T: 07941 365036 E: watson.rachael@outlook.com
Indiana maslin Aesthetic route Inspiration: The colours and shapes of wilting flowers Luxury lingerie Competitions: Winner of Gossard Glamourzonian Project and finalist in Lepel Black Label Project Placements: Ace Style, New Look and London Textiles Fair T: 07468 533019 E: indiana.maslin@outlook.com
Amelia edwards Technical route Inspiration: Summer fruits Placements: George Asda, Fleur of England T: 07814 266713 E: ameliaedwards@mail.com
Thea rostant Aesthetic route Inspiration: The contrast of organic shapes and structural lines in Victorian era greenhouses Swimwear with UV protection Competitions: Highly commended for ambitious textile and design creation in an external client project for Gossard Placements: Biondi Couture, Lorna Drew Nursing Lingerie, Kunza Corsetorium and Lisa Redman T: 07530 163851 E: thearostant@live.com
Elora wills Aesthetic route Inspiration: Palacio De Cristal, Madrid and Soledad Sevilla installation Placements: Swim and surf wear Biondi Boutique T: 07975 695235 E: elora_wills_195@hotmail.com
Louisa haywood Aesthetic route Inspiration: Scandinavian architecture seen in Stockholm and Oslo Après skiwear inspired catwalk collection Competitions: H&M everyday comfort project featured in Underlines magazine. Winner of the Rita Rydin award. Winner of the Lascivious Black Competition. Shortlisted for Lepel Trend Prediction Project Placements: H&M, Fleur of England, Lascivious, Couture Company, and showcased at the Crinoline event at the V&A Museum T: 07814 412389 E: louisamhaywood@hotmail.com
Jessica hucknall Aesthetic route Inspiration: Bikers and motorcycles Adrenaline outlaw T: 07738 609877 E: jessicaannehucknall@gmail.com
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The Fashion and Textiles MA at DMU is a research-inspired, practice-based and design-led adventure for experienced fashion, intimate apparel, footwear, accessories and textile creatives. • Based in DMU’s renowned School of Design, you will learn from an expert teaching team, active in their own fields and maintaining links with current designers and industry, ensuring they teach real-world, relevant skills. • We provide a stimulating environment for highly motivated, dedicated and innovative graduates from fashion and textile design disciplines to take their development to the next level of creative innovation. • There is a close-knit community of postgraduate students and staff which creates a supportive learning environment for students from around the world. For further information about the course contact: Art, Design and Humanities T: +44 (0) 116 2 50 60 70 E: enquiry@dmu.ac.uk W: dmu.ac.uk/maft Connect with us: dmu.ac.uk/socialmedia
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The Contour Fashion BA (Hons) graduates would like to express their gratitude to the teaching staff and technical team for their unrelenting dedication, support and encouragement. An enormous ‘Thank You’ to our sponsors for their unfailing support and generosity to the course and the show: Gossard, Stretchline, LF Intimates, Boux Avenue, Contour Specialist Fabrics, F&F (Tesco), ITE Exhibitions (Moda), Clover, Invista, Triumph, Ace Style, Curvy Kate, Underlines magazine, Crystal Martin HK, Wacoal Europe, Figleaves, Coco de Mer, Shadowline, The Lingerie Edit, Tommy Hilfiger, Lovehoney and Aura. Additional thanks go to: Lingerie Insight magazine, Courtaulds, Eurovet, Lectra, Pacific Dunlop, Solstiss, Sophie Hallette, Sean Goldthorpe, Miles Cain, Tim Travis, Mandy Ferrand, Monica Harrington, Lucy Litwack, Sarah Clarke, Lorna Drew, Ellie Bates, Charlotte Austin, Patrick Stacey, David Finlayson, Craig Spellar, Julian Fuller, Barrie Stephen, Simplex, Pretty Polly, Pantherella, Dennis Pellerin, Brian May, Kerry Williams, Diljit Kaur, Sue Dean, Jadzia Garrett, Sarah Fisk and the International Institute of Intimate Apparel. Brochure: Photography, Fabrice Lachant. Hair, Barrie Stephen. Make up, Katy Short. Models: Nina Thompson and Lily Flynn from Boss, Nicole Ananzo, Sophie Wagstaff and Allistair Jay Acay. Catwalk: Show Producers: Smoking Gun, Photography; Simon Armstrong, Make up; West Thames College: Hair Tim Furssedonn, L’Oreal, Models: Bookings and Nevs. Finally, to all our family, friends and loved ones for their continued support throughout our years at De Montfort University. Congratulations to the fabulous class of 2016.
Art, Design and Humanities De Montfort University The Gateway Leicester LE1 9BH T: (0116) 2 50 60 70 E: enquiry@dmu.ac.uk Gillian Proctor Subject Leader for Contour Fashion T: (0116) 257 7396 E: gproctor@dmu.ac.uk
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