GFW – Liverpool John Moore’s University

The look was work wear meets future glam traveller.  Bright Heavily embellished pieces, matched with floaty paler colours. Full marks for creativity. I would never dream of putting indian influenced nose rings, with neon pink sequins, but they certainly work.

Laura Wallace

The pretty minimalist is back, and Laura showed how it’s done with pleating, pastels and chiffon. It was light, airy and delicate. Yet the brown boots, with socks gave it a slightly more casual style. I’m thinking spring meadow.

Eileen Pang

This is all about statement and the boxy shapes of white and cream certainly did that. Clean cut modern silhouettes, adorned with rope tassels. Space woman eat your heart out.

Laura Latham

This is what you call a feminine edge. Pinks and greys mixed with bondage body belts. Even the shoes were in on the act! Latham effortlessly showcased her palazzo’s, which are bang on trend right now. But where can I get one of those sequinned body belts? They’re sure to be a big hit.

Sarah Thomas

Thick knitwear with shades of purple and burgundy teamed with croc boots and leather. Very autumn winter 2011. The thin belts cinched the waist in snugly against the large knit skirts. Wonderfully warm designing.

Hayley Walker

This collection screamed individuality, a strange mix of ideas. Nothing says new punk, like striped trousers with open buttoned detailing. Turquoise feathers fluttered glamour, and a white corset used as a neck piece displayed purity and craftsmanship. I’ve never seen anything like it, brilliantly unique. I’m sure people, will be talking about this for days to come.

Emma Cowie

Cut out clothes, mink coloured items and turbans. If the 60s could be reinvented I’m sure Emma would know how. Red strapping details were key. My personal favourite was the low neck red top, with twisted rope back. It just oozed sex appeal.

Lauren Schofield

Wire was entwined around models faces to match the circled effect on the garments. A new take on fashion of today. The shades included Burgundy’s, purples, and nudes. Mix those with wired creations and you get perfect uniqueness.

Lucy Ward

The only sportswear inspired collection, with use of jersey. Stripes are back again, but this time worn with yellow. Colour blocking is important. This collection could walk off the stage and into our shops any minute.

Emma Jane Atkinson

Think air hostess, but military. A tailored fit worn by a strong woman. The use of a colour I haven’t seen before, intrigued me. It wasn’t khaki and wasn’t brown but a mix of the two. The garments looked graceful but empowering.

Yasmin Kheradmandan

Retro knits in a selection of orange, green and turquoise. The new Hippy vibe was all around us. Large ball balls and knitted knickers, what more can you ask for? Knitted Balaclava’s perhaps?

Jody Wood

Tye dye is back, and looking more refined than the previous 90s techno styles. Navy animalistic prints on clean white gave the wow factor, and the layered leather really brought out the modern warrior princess.

Louise Boarder

Furry fun with Louise’s show. Ball ball hats, tartan, jumpsuits and my favourite… pantaloons! Cute and courageous. I’m thinking along the lines of, British girl gets lost in the woods and encounters a bear.

Alena Kudera Johnson

Another fan of wiring is Alena. The collection featured wired facial pieces, elaborate wired ruffles and subtle pleating. Electric blue caught my eye against the black. This designer is very artistic, and this reflected in the designs. The hats were reminiscent of old fashioned perfume bottles.

Laura Smith

Heavily ruffled details in pastel shades of pinks, greys and mint. This is beauty at its highest. The mint green dress with matching head wear, was marine magnificence. Girly elegance at its finest.

Overall
After watching the designers from Liverpool John Moore’s I am excited to say that there is some real talent, and was pleased to find an eclectic mix. Good luck to all the designers.
By Jennie May Thompson