Monday 9 August 2010

Most Cherished Garment...


This is mine! An old jumer of my mum's, which she stole from her brother when she was younger than me, which I stole off her! I would never throw it away...even though it's old, too big, unflattering and ripoping apart...I love it! I always wear it when I'm tired and in need of cosyness, missing home or feeling unwell.

I have an emotional connection with this garment which is why it is my most cherished one.

What is yours?

Wednesday 4 August 2010

Classic luxury...




Jewel Double Lock Satchel
Here is one of my most recent summer finds, one for the wish list! This gorgeous double lock satchel is from a collection of affordable luxury handbags by Rough Roses.

There are some amazing 'investment pieces' on the website http://www.roughroses.com/ which I love...WANT!

Long Long Summer...

Blog...How I've missed you!

It's been over two months since I've blogged, due to summer madness and not enough 'Aim' time! So here I am, slowly getting back into uni/fashion mode... and it's great!

...GO!

Thursday 1 April 2010

Stine Ladefoged ”Narcissism is Calling”...

I found this designers work on www.dazeddigital.com. It reminded me of some of my most recent three dimensional knitting and how she uses traditional techniques in a contemporary way...
http://cyanatrendland.com/2009/11/17/art-school-confidential-stine-ladefoged/

Wednesday 31 March 2010

Visual Inspiration...

Images I collected as visual inspiration for my latest uni project. I was inspired by traditional textiles, treasured possessions and three dimensional design...

Jersey and Guernsey jumpers...

Sandra Backlund www.sandrabacklund.com/

Traditional knitting and knotting structures...

Old family photographs...

Presentation...

How I presented my last project for assessment. You can see my garments, design boards and boxes of samples. Comments please...








Louise Goldin Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear






My favourite pieces from the collection. I love the shapes and the styling!

"It's space military," said Louise Goldin

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2010RTW-LGOLDIN

Knitting...

Photographs of the garments I designed and knitted for my latest uni project. Comments please...










Tuesday 9 March 2010

Hussein Chalayan Fall 2010 RTW

These knitwear pieces stood out to me because they remind me of some of the gathered, ruffle detail I've been working on with my knitting, by using the holding position on the domestic mchines. They've also given me ideas for using the technique in different places on my designs and for different parts of the body. The way he has used bold colour against dark tones helps to highlight the knit and the technique which I think works really well.

Sunday 7 March 2010

Derek Lawlor for Marimekko AW 2010...


Limited addition cashmere knitwear collection inspired by Marimekko's heritage, using his signature chording technique.

Sunday 28 February 2010

Presentation...











How I presented my last project...