GFW – Birmingham and Northbrook University

 

Eagles attached to the shoulder of the shirt as if pulling it up, the bird looks as if it’s flying. Using silk and satins to glide down the runway, the pocketed birds on the front of a top was certainly cute. With a slight adrogyness feel to the collection it was very interesting.

Philippa Emmett

This ridiculously cool and wearable collection was a cross between countryside chic and elegance. Creating oversized tweed blazers and a two split maxi skirt with small bird prints on them, you could see this collection in Urban Outfitters.

Louisa Payne

Taking inspiration from old school uniforms, this clearly translated into each look. There was a beautiful pair of wide leg pleated trousers worn with a light blue knitted jumper, underneath was a small ditsy print shirt peeking out. There were lots of oversized coats and cardigans but underneath were thigh skimming pinafores and skirts.

Dominique Kral

A distinct colour range of greens and greys in various shades, the whole idea of the collection was inspired by insects, focusing on the shells, antennae and the skeletal remains of animals. The way she has printed her shapes and prints on the structural dress, is reminiscent of Alexander McQueens collection a couple of years ago. Two corset pieces were featured made from a shiny plastic fabric which held in at the waist.

Roxanne Goldstein

This collection represented a contrast between masculine and feminine. The nude, browns and blues made the clothes very wearable and chic. Including a Burberry style trench coat it was made unique with gorgeous sheep wool added to the shoulders, it worked brilliantly as it softened the silhouette. Small gold buttons appeared which added a luxury appeal to the garments.

Sophie Luffman

With silhouettes from the 60’s, the main inspiration was taking from dolls and playing on the scale of the clothes. Buttons and zips became enlarged on cardigans and skirts. Whilst a paisley print silk shirt flowed down the catwalk delicately, skirts were made up for many layers and ruffles. Pedal pushers were also added in a very cutesy style .

Charlene Jenny Baulcombe

Another collection which was inspired by the 60’s era, Baulcombe took the African language of Swahili to create textiles and prints. Using fabrics such a blue velvets and pleated chiffons, layered skirts covered in exciting prints were made. The colour palette was overtly girly, using pinks and purples in various shades.