First Day at LPSB
04-11-2005
For ease of management the class was split into five groups and each group will be reporting from each session. Each group was named and we had some inspiring names such as The Pink Ladies, The Lads, Candy Stripe and Femininity.
Pink Ladies: Rebekah Campbell – Grace Gardner – Becky Dare – Helen Scutt – Natalie Burrin.
The Lads: David Rapper – Edmund Thorn – Ben Hucchings – Antony Batten.
Candy Stripe: Carolyn Moore – Emma Higgs – Abbie Davey – Katie Wells – Jodie Campbell – Jeyda Suleyman.
Femininity: Emily Garrett – Amy Grindley – Laura Harris – Nicola Short.
Irresistable: Dulcie Adams – Valarie Osibona – Ruth Ovia – Casey Thomas – Leah Palfreyman.
Black Rose: Harry Woollacott – Zach Newby.
Following the review the six weeks course, the LFF reviewed the course content and introduced the two forthcoming guest speakers; Anila from Melanka and Mee and Mel Everett from the Pattern Studio. The LFF further explained about the forthcoming study trip to Julie Anna Designs factory based in Seven Sisters.
Melenka and Me
A review of the FashionCapital site was also undertaken so each student could understand where their forthcoming work would be showcased.
I was amazed how receptive the class was to the concept of design and creativity. The students are aged between 16 and 18 and whilst design and textiles is not an option at LPSB all the students demonstrated a flair for creativity. All the backgrounds were art based and work will be added to their portfolio too during the forthcoming six weeks.
For next weeks course the groups and individuals were sent key tasks namely components for Key Trends Summary Board such as the gathering of pictures for mood and inspiration, key colour trends currently in the shops and portrayed in press, an example of colours, fabric ideas (students were encouraged to bring in garments for discussion),initial ideas for a garment to be constructed and a ideas for labels and a logo.
Well done to the students. Both Vanessa and I are looking forward to working with you next week.
Jenny Holloway
Industry Advisor
London Fashion Forum
