FASHION & DESIGN LEEDS COLLEGE OF ART 2009 - 2012
Course Philosophy Student studying fashion at Leeds College of Art (LCA) graduate with a degree in Fashion but will have specialised in one of the following pathways: Fashion and Design or Fashion and Innovation The students select their fashion pathway at the interview stage after presentation on the content from the fashion team. Discussion and guidance is offered to the students in order for them to make an informed decision about the route they would like to pursue and the pathway the feel will enable them to develop their work with an informed professional awareness. The course philosophy is to foster a creative and open learning environment in which innovation and originality are encouraged and supported, where talented self-motivated students can become confidence, excellent, visually literate designers with the creativity to design fashion garments, products and experiences that promote and reflect the brands, people, products and companies to whom they belong.
This will be achieved by addressing the visual, practical, intellectual and cultural demands of an ever-changing society and fashion audience. Students will engage in generic modules during Level 4 with a pathway specific focus according to their selected pathway on entry. Level 4 briefs accommodate both pathways through the embedding of different approaches to fashion in the design and content of the brief. All modules during the first year will provide a solid grounding in the skills and knowledge required for the development of Fashion and Design or Fashion and Innovation through pathway focused briefs. Students enter Level 5 on their selected Pathway Fashion and Design or Fashion and Innovation. Level 5 students will work through pathway specific modules and level 6 students will graduate with a degree in Fashion with a portfolio of work that is individual to them and reflects the pathway they have chosen.
HANNAH WAKEFORD
COLLECTION TITLE Felder Felder Louis Vuitton
Work Placement
hannahjwakeford@live.co.uk
By playing with classic silhouettes such as peplums, this collection aims to create a contemporary look for the female figure.
+44 (0)7714674955
This AW 13/14 collection encapsulates nature and its protective elements. Ready-to-Wear womenswear collection features organic silhouttes, bright colours and interesting textures.
Anna Moutafis
Sports Luxe Dewhirst Ladieswear
Work Placement
anna.moutafis@hotmail.com
The collection plays with proportions of print and texture inspired by hip hop fashion and urban street wear.
+44 (0)7892703785
Inspired by the volume and silhouette of the parachute and its function. It contrasts sheer sports fashion with a hip hop edge; combining elements of the classic oversized silhouettes of hip hop style with delicate feminine sheers.
Zara Parmar
The Lost Piece
my-secret-smile@hotmail.co.uk
Eighteenth century menswear pattern cutting, eliminating side seams, inspires the cut and shape for womenswear, using traditional hand sewn elements.
+44 (0)7880881611
A Maritime based collection with a multipurpose and functional concept, using waterproof fabrics, giving wearable options. Inspiration taken from sailing ships and historical French architectural arches.
www.zaraparmar.co.uk
Elouise Norris
+44 (0)7842850994
Collection: Hypo-metric The collection concentrates on structured silhouettes and geometric shape to create powerful garments with an added androgynous feel.
elouisenorris@gmail.com
Chemical and mathematical aspects directly influence the collection, through shape, cut, colour and fabric, including a bright graphic print derived from the periodic table.
www.elouisenorris.co.uk
Fashion creates emotion and the collection looks at power and authority.
Jennifer Palmer
Concealed Purity
jen_312@hotmail.com
An emphasis on the environment resulted in a passion for providing garments with a longer life cycle and that have minimised impact on the environment, whilst still creating elegant, feminine and simplistic garments.
+44 (0)7711222177
The womenswear collection is inspired by natural and human forms of armour found within the environment; in particular coral reefs and mechanisms used to encase and protect natural forms. The vibrant colours and diverse textures and forms found in the natural environment are the main source of inspiration.
hannah.victoria.lambon@gmail.com
Work Placement
+44 (0)7530754568
HANNAH VICTORIA Previous experience working the independant designer Bijou Boudoir.
Hannah Victoria Lambon
A spring/summer 2013 collection inspired by contemporary paper art and influenced by growth in nature. Bold Silhouttes are created by innovative pattern cutting.
KIM HOWE
+44 (0)7912687403
AU BORD DE LA MERE Water and structure combined are inspirations for this designer, using draping to create new shape on the body.
kjh_2004@hotmail.com
Boats and parasols inspire different shapes created relating to designers such as Iris Van Herpen and Hussein Chalayan.
WORK PLACEMENTS Izzy Lane, Zine UK
DANIELLE GOODWIN
COLLECTION:
star2810@hotmail.co.uk
This has challenged me throughout my project due to having to use french seams and hand stitching every bead separately.
+44 (0)7845395234
I am interested in detailed embellishment and hand beading, I also love to experiment with transparent fabric and trims such as chiffon, net and lace.
thesecondyear2.blogspot.com
BECKY CONNOLLY
COLLECTION: The collection looks into ethereal subjects and focuses on nature and natural architecture. It encompasses complimentary colours and includes embellishment and clean designs.
LAUREN CARANDE
ELECTROSTATIC
l.carande@hotmail.co.uk
This A/W 13/14 Ready-to-Wear womenswear collection is a contemporary and environmentally responsible range.
+44 (0)7724292937
Electrostatic fuses the organic shapes of artichokes with the colour of electricity on a minimalist silhouette. The mix of subtle organic shapes with the straight lines of the seams, elicits a tailored feel.
SOPHIE GRAY
sophiegray@mail.com
the collection considers classic tailoring techniques whilst exploring the oddity of Henri Michaux’s poetry to create juxtaposition through colour and design.
+44 (0)7920523397
“I Paint To Decondition Myself” Ready-to-wear womenswear for autumn/ winter 13/14. Using initial research inspired by mens tailoring, particularly ‘the gentlemen of bacongo’,
WORK PLACEMENT 4DMAX
Dani Robinson
+44 (0)7515962351
The DLR graduate collection brand consists of a range of minimalistic yet sophisticated garments inspired by geometric architecture and contemporary furniture. Colour blocking is used to define the playful and contemporary style of this collection.
dani-r-89@hotmail.com
Tiffany Rose Leonard
PURE REFLECTION
tiffanyrose_model@hotmail.co.uk
Combined with the print and vibrant colours, it creates a unique exaggerated silhoutte with a girlish flare.
+44 (0)7963480599
A collection inspired by modern, robotic architecture, with a twist of dispersed human cells reflected in the print.
ROSE HOLOHAN
R BY HOLOHAN Baartmans and Siegel
WORK PLACEMENT
roseholohan@googlemail.com
Using traditional tailoring techniques the garments conform to a modular clothing system that means the whole range is interchangeable and adaptable.
+44 (0)7875196839
One, smart/casual tailored menswear for Autumn/Winter 2013/14. The collection focuses on garment function and the emotional and physical need for clothing to act as protection and shelter for the body.
VANESSA GATE
COLLECTION:
Vanessa.gate1@gmail.com
Also inspired by the adorned Alhambra palace in Granada my collection is a contemporary take on my perception of beauty and elegance.
+44 (0)7845643980
A threshold question is what exactly do we mean by “attractive�? This is the main focus of my collection; experimenting with following and braking the rule of symmetry through pattern cutting becomes a personal reaction to this question.
Georgina Lewin
Collection TITLE
glewin04@hotmail.com
Fabrics and surface pattern have been used to create interesting details on classically simple shapes.
+44 (0)7803311590
An interpretation of florals in a toughened up way. The beading and studding come together to create an edgy take on a feminine style, inspired by antique chests found in old manor houses.
ALYSIA BAKER
GEOMETRIC PUZZLE
www.alysiamichelle.com
Designs were developed by playing with the juxtaposition of draped forms with structured angular pieces.
alysiamichelle@hotmail.co.uk
The impact of the black and white collection will add emphasis and focus on bold silhouettes, distinguishing structured garments that hold a moulaged twist.
+44 (0) 7983709053
‘Geometric Puzzle’ is inspired by form, line and structure taken from geometric shapes to create the Womenswear collection SS13.
SAM BOND
COLLECTION:
Samuel.bond@hotmail.
The inspiration from the collection comes from the movement and form of muscle groups in the body, a key focus on the development of sportswear.
+44 (0)7875581244
The Collection aims to create a new perspective of designer sportswear for men. The developed approach conquers interesting shapes and features found in both sportswear and tailoring all whilst holding onto a subtly graphic nature, supported by the simplicity of colour.
NICHOLA HARDING
ALVICTO WOMENSWEAR
www.jenelizabeth.co.uk
Garments take on a sustainable theme through multifunctional and interchangeable fashion, a garment for life, not just for today.
+44 (0)7773013476
A/W12/13 : An inspired new luxury takes nature’s natural beauties and combines the influence of modern architecture, line and structure to engage in a hedonistic behaviour, to form the collection.
JENNIFER HARDING
+44 (0)7792495865
TUTTO BIANCO FOR S/S 2013 Protest against the mainstream hype with a neutral and transparent expression of individualism.
www.nicolaalexandra.com
balanced with masterful elegance and femininity. Minimalism equals beauty.
nicolaalexandra@hotmail.co.uk
Taking the structure and significant line detail from modern architecture and fusing this with intricate lace trims and appliquÊd finishing’s inspired by the cities of Florence, Pisa, Paris, and Vinci town;
Bryony Longden
Collection TITLE Elements of hand craft are a key theme; screen printing, embroidery and lace are also used, creating an elaborate textured effect.
bryonylongden@hotmail.co.uk
The collection is heavily knitwear focussed. Hand knit is used as well as finer manufactured knitted fabrics.
+44 (0)7528585594
Looking into concepts of deterioration discovered lots of interesting textures and shapes which lead to ideas of an eclectic fusion of textures and oversized rounded silhouettes.
JILLY CORNTHWAITE
COLLECTION:
+44 (0)7577447433
Taking inspiration from natural form and organic architecture, the collection is made from a variety of sustainable materials.
jillycornthwaite@hotmail.com
‘Flat packed Fashion’ allows the consumer to create their own look by choosing from a selection of garment components all of which are interchangeable; creating a durable, timeless collection.
www.jillycornthwaite.carbonmade.com
JO BOWDEN
ARCHITEKT
joannebowden@hotmail.co.uk
Combining this with street style observation, urban Britain is represented in a vibrant and gritty colour palette. Clashing architectural prints and carefully constructed panelling and silhouettes.
+44 (0) 7977868620
This collection draws inspiration from British urban landscape, specifically the raw, irregular layering of architectural periods within cities. Also focussing into the smaller overlooked details such as connecting bridges, lampposts and graffiti.
ROISIN ALLUM
COLLECTION:
roisin.maria@hotmail.co.uk
The fabric direction is mainly coated cottons and linens and also transparent fabrics. Focussing on the detail and incorporating these elements creates a modern relaxed tailored collection.
+44(0)7514338346
The main themes addressed in my final major project collection are androgyny, relaxed deconstructed tailoring and contemporary floral digital print.
www.roisinmariaallum.blogspot.com
AMELIA BRAXTON
COLLECTION: The final collection takes inspiration from antiquities of the regency period, and the decorations of the Venetian churches. Focusing on the wealth and detail in design, contrasted with simplistic moral integrity and natural processes of light and decay that the church embodies.