Bradford School of Arts & Media Fashion Show 2011
Tickets to the matinee and evening show of Bradford School of Arts & Media’s Fashion Show were snapped up in record time as fashionistas flocked to see the latest student and graduate design collections. The matinee also included presentation of prizes for the winners of the Bradford Young Creative Design Awards.
This year’s event, held at the National Media Museum on 21st June was more spectacular than ever as it included an exciting international dimension. But primarily the garments spoke volumes of the takent and imagination of their designers. You can see detailed coverage of all the collections below by clicking on the links below:| Fashion Collections | |
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| National Diploma Fashion & Clothing: |
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| Year 1: Origami A collaborative collection inspired by the art of oriental paper folding. |
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| Year 2: Le Grand Voyage Individual students’ responses to the investigation and exploration of the origins of everyday household objects |
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| British Council Curriculum Projects – UKIERI & Prime Minister’s Initiative PMI2: |
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| International Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India Mitlesh and Jimlee: Reflection Created for summer, this ensemble represents the internal and external happiness of feeling beautiful, cool and bright. The exquisite cut and fall effortlessly blends with the body contour and the colours used reflect a feeling of warmth and brightness. |
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| Academy of Design, Colombo, Sri Lanka: Dinukshi Hettige:Sweeney Todd Based on the movie ‘Sweeney Todd’ this final collection was inspired by the work of the costume designer Colleen Atwood. it portrays the bittersweet romance through the combination of soft and dark colours, predominantly featuring handmade Sri Lankan Beeralu lace designs. |
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| Isuru Liyanage: Napoleon Bonaparte Inspired by Napoleon Bonaparte, this womenswear collection uses masculine military imagery to show a woman’s strength. The designer developed batik designs with local craftsmen, which were incorporated into the silhouettes featuring grace, femininity, and aristocratic power. |
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| Arunika Ranawana:Diana Ross Diana Ross and her 960’s sense of style inspired textile designs using local hand loomed textiles in a palette of black and jewel colours with added beaded embellishments. The designer's aim was to create a stylish, confident and feminine silhouette for day to evening. |
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| BA (Hons) Fashion Design Collections: |
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| BA (Hons) Fashion Design Year 1: Pantone Dresses A first year collection of cotton dresses inspired by ‘Pantone Colour’ demonstrating the art of dart manipulation in a range of detailed constructed creations. |
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| BA (Hons) Fashion Design Year 2: Tailored Trousers A collection of men’s tailored trousers designed for the female form, revisiting the British tradition of tailoring techniques created for a modern society. |
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| BA (Hons) Fashion Design Year 2: Craft of Fashion A collection of voluminous smock coats worn with stretch lace /knitted unitards reveals ‘the craft of fashion’. The detailed elements within the garments are manipulated and embellished to capture the essence of the concept of craft, texture and design. |
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| BA (Hons) Fashion Design Graduate Collections: |
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| Lianne Carolan: POW A collection consisting of all-in-ones and separates which takes inspiration from comic book classics. The silhouette mirrors the clean lines of the superhero while the colour palette reflects the bold yet muted style of sin city. Styled with jersey bodysuits and grey, blue and red tights printed with comic strip captions, this collection is designed to bring out your inner superhero. |
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| Huma Zafer: You know my method! A collection inspired by Sherlock Holmes, taking inspiration from the shapes and silhouettes of the Inspector. Clean lines with classic details give this collection a feeling of modernity with an English heritage twist. |
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| Helen Hughes: Frills and Gills A contemporary evening collection inspired by the Beta fish, compromising all-in-one bodysuits and full length garments. The silhouette and frills emphasise the intricate lines of the Beta while the colours and fabrics express modernity. |
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| Dady Nzeza: Cigars and Handkerchiefs The collection is based on the film ‘Gangs of New York’. The inspiration comes from the fabrics and silhouettes used throughout the film. The designer has used a mismatch of colours and fabrics to create trousers, jackets, waistcoats and shirts that have a youthful appeal; adding flair and style to any young man’s wardrobe. |
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| Claire Moss: Off With Her Head... This is a collection based on queens throughout history, particularly the ones that had their heads chopped off! The designer has looked at five individual queens (Anne Boleyn,Catherine Howard,Marie Antoinette,Mary Queen of Scots and Lady Jane Grey) to create a collection that captures both the stylish and sinister side of royal life. |
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| Verity Jones: British Military Culture A collection of ‘military grunge’ with elements of wartime fashion. Unique hand-sewn detailing with ghostly images of the past imprinted within the garments. |
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| Mikala Jackson: Hop, Skip, Jump A capsule collection of dresses and separates based around the story of Peter Rabbit and other Beatrix Potter characters. Influenced by the shapes of the characters, the main focus is on digital and screen printing which depicts images of little Theodore. |
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| Rachel Brown: Welcome to the Order This collection takes inspiration from the concept of freemasonry and its rich base of symbols, allowing a truly individual digital print to be developed. The colours respond to the dark and often secretive society that is the world of freemasonry. Primarily a jersey collection with a mixture of cotton and leather, the shapes and silhouettes are clean and simple enabling the digital print to take centre stage. |
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| Sophie Baxter: Little Edie A collection featuring mismatch fabrics, prints and textures inspired by the relationship between Big Edie and Little Edie and the riches to rags lifestyle they had, using vintage style prints and textures to reflect the sad story of what Grey Gardens once was. Surrounded by cats and living in squalor, isolated from the outside world, the mother and daughter put on shows for each other and created their own dysfunctional worlds. |
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| Rafia Hussain: Rapere Being powerful is like being a lady. The collection is not just for any working women but for those who have class, are glamorous and have it in them to stand out from the rest. |
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| Gizem Manchester: You’re a Doll! A collection based purely on Barbie’s lifestyle and careers. The individual outfits are closely linked using a subtle range of various pinks, while the fabrics correspond with the variety of Barbie’s roles. Accompanying Barbie through time is her on/ off boyfriend Ken. |
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