Graduate Bites
06-06-2007
GFW Gold Winner 2006
Ever wondered what happened to last years GFW Gold Award winner, James Lawrence? The former Northumbrian grad was inundated with job offers post Awards ceremony and now works in Germany for cult label ‘Closed.’ James has been working with company for the last ten months and says it’s thanks to his award win and the following press coverage that he bagged the top design job.
Central Saint Martins
Doing it their own way. Not all colleges and universities show under the Graduate Fashion Week tent, putting on their own gigs were the likes of London College of Fashion, Kingston University, plus not forgetting to add, Central Saint Martins. The latter took on the venue of York Hall in Bethnal Green and held an awards ceremony sponsored by L’Oreal. The top prize, out of 40 graduates, went to Jack Isenberg for his intricately crafted laser-cut tulle and leather dresses.
Top Trends from the GFW 07 catwalks
Early 90s Revival
Sporty themes
Blocks of bright colour
Silver / Gray combos
Leggings
Hoods
Multi-cultural references
Layering
Bright tones
Practical pockets
Ruffles and Frills
Lurex
PVC
Exaggerated shoulders
Billowy silhouettes over body-con forms
GFW Pop-Up Shop
Original garments from this year’s graduates will be available to buy at the Selfridges GFW pop-up store. Open from the 1st of October for 1 week only head for the Contemporary department of Selfridges, Oxford Street, London.
See You Next Year
The next Graduate Fashion Week will take place 1 – 4 June 2008
