Judy Scott

"I have designed and created two collections, which wrap and enfold the wearer. For children and big kids a range that will envelop them in colour and is bright and wearable, created using wool the pieces will give warmth and be hard wearing and functional." Judy Scott

Here is Judy Scott's cocoon range for children which has a similar feel to the work of Swedish fashion designer Gudrun Sjödén but both her adult and children's collections also have a strong Japanese influence. 

"Cocoons in nature keep their contents safe, they wrap envelop and enclose therefore I have used this as a source for my research. From birds nests to shells and flower buds, they are formed differently but all serve a similar purpose. Primary inspiration was gathered on the Isle of Mull exploring its may hidden cocoons; limpets, flower buds and mussel shells and from the man made the fishing boats, nets and buoys, amazing examples of form, shape and colour to develop further."  Judy Scott.

Katy Birchall

This is the first post from the wonderful textiles graduates show at Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design.

Above is the work of Katy Birchall and her Scottish knitwear label Winston, knitted from merino wool and Scottish lambs’ wool, inspired by 1950's palettes and styling.

Nadine Goepfert

Nadine Goepfert is a textile designer based in Berlin  who's conceptual work developed through tireless research and continuous experimentation creates new possibilities for textiles and fashion. Above are images from her recent exhibition 'The Garments May Vary' where she has worked with amongst other things; liquid pocketed fabric and memory foam in an attempt to capture in the fabric impressions of the wearer.

" 'The Garments May Vary' Is a collection of textiles that are not only flute or worn out, but actually change their form, structure, volume, motif and colour while in ordinary usage. The project investigates the daily usage of apparel and the associated movements of the person wearing it.These movements are accentuated and partially captured within the materials and surfaces of the garments. Each of the materials chosen is used to highlight a different form and duration of change. The garments seek to temporarily or permanently capture the traces, movements and behaviour patterns of the wearer. . . just after undressing is particularly interesting, since it transforms the garment into an almost abstract sculptural object that almost no longer remains noticeable as an actual garment." Nadine Goepfert

Playing with fabric and structure of textiles, gives you a whole new toy box to play with for the production of clothing, with this in mind try to visit all of the degree shows that are happening around the country over the next couple of months, and look out for the Fashion, Costume and Textiles displays. DCA show opens this Friday and runs for a week.
(Thank you)

Madame Peripetie II

Madame Peripetie's latest project is inspired by the architecture of Zaha Hadid, thus pulling together photography, architecture, millinery, fashion , hairdressing, make-up and body painting, so exciting for so many creative people and disciplines to merge and collaborate for a creative project that focuses on the body as a sculptural canvas.

Aguri Sagimori

Wonderful elegant presentation and great layers of transparency and print, this is Aguri Sagimori's AW 2013 collection called 'Gran Pas de Shat'. Please explore all of her collections they are stunning.

 Aguri Sagimori graduated in 2007 from the Vantan Design Institute of Fashion and immediately won the New Designer Fashion Grand Prix Prize for Excellence and the Nagoya Fashion Contest 2007 Grand Prix. This year she also launched a menswear collection.

Ann Hardie's Assistants

Students from HND and NC fashion were working hard last night helping with dressing and events management at Ann Hardie's 'Precious' Show.
All were battling with underskirts, pins, labels and laced bodices to ensure everyone and every dress was shown to perfection, helping to create a stunning bridal wear show and a fantastic event.

NC Fashion at the Simpson Institute

This evening NC fashion students had the chance to show their work at the Simpson Institute, Upper Largo. This was not work from their course units but an extra portfolio assignment where they were requested to design dresses for girls and ladies using calico. The theme decided upon, due to the time of year, was the foil wrappers from chocolate eggs and so most dresses had a metallic element of embellishment.

It was a great success, well received and was also great fun for students, models and audience alike.
I would like to say thank you to everyone who helped to make this night so successful , but a very special thank you is needed for all the little models who so bravely stepped into the bright lights of the cat walk.