Fashion Scout Graduate Showcase

So its post Graduate Showcase and my cheeks still hurt from smiling but I couldn't be happier! 

In the vestibule of Freemasons Hall Fashion Scout created an event and atmosphere that completely complimented the work on show. The experience was an amazing opportunity to interact with the industry and get the valuable feedback that is needed for any young designer. Everyone that I had chance to speak to was so enthusiastic and extremely complimentary which has left me with a massive buzz! 

The main topic of discussion was around answering the question  "So... What's next for you?" which has made me very excited for the future. After having a much needed rest after my final year at BCU yesterday has given me the wave of motivation I needed to start picking up my work load and get ready for the fast approaching trip to Morocco. I am currently in the process of creating a pre-collection so check back for more on that!

The event was such a great opportunity to meet like-minded Graduates that made up the show with 10 incredible collections from... 

Anita Hirlekar from CSM, Camilla Grimes from Manchester School of Art, Charlotte Knowles from LCF, Emma Hardstaff from the RCA, Grace Weller from Bath Spa, James Kelly from the RCA, Luke Bullen from LCF, Ondrej Adamek from CSM, Rebecca Swann from Nottingham Trent and Quoi Alexander from CSM.

The selection panel for the showcase did an amazing job at curating such a diverse range of work, catering for all tastes and viewpoints.

Thanks to Fashion Scout for the support!

Inaugural British Council International Residency Award at Graduate Fashion Week

Its very exciting to announce that I am the winner of the 2014 International Residency Scholarship. 

I will be travelling to Casablanca from 26th October - 23rd November 2014, where I will be hosted by the Moroccan Association of Fashion Designers and the Casa Moda Academy. My time will be spent working with the winners of the New Moroccan Talent Award as well as producing a small capsule collection in response to my experiences in the country. 

This will be the official news feed for the trip so make sure you keep coming back for the rest!!

GFW Gala show 2014
Image by George at Asda

About the International Residency Award: 

This annual award, changing host countries every year, will include flights, accommodation, necessary travel documents, subsistence and a tailor-made programme for up to a month. The winner was judged on the quality of their work, the relevance of their practice to the residency and their awareness of the importance of cultural heritage and relations in fashion. Judges include the Graduate Fashion Week Executive Board, Joseph Ouechen of the Moroccan Association of Fashion Designers and the British Council's Architecture, Design and Fashion team.

Morocco is the host country for the inaugural award. The winner will be immersed in the rich visual and craft heritage of Morocco, which has already proven an inspiration to internationally renowned designers like Yves Saint Laurent, Michael Kors and Peter Som. The winner will be hosted by Joseph Ouechen, Director of the Moroccan Association of Fashion designers, with a studio space provided by the Casa Moda Academy. They will be asked to record their journey and upon completion of the residency present a concept for a collection or project in response to their residency with the opportunity to produce and showcase it in Morocco and the UK.

Official announcements from Graduate Fashion Week and the British Council

So it begins...

Welcome to the official blog!! Keep checking back for updates...