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Students showcase their work at Ethical Fashion Show
Monday, 28 November 2011 13:00
On Friday 18th November, the Extended Diploma Fashion students, Ashford, took the opportunity to showcase their up-cycled garments in an Ethical Fashion Show at the Designer Outlet, Ashford. The students have been working on this nine week project in partnership with Pilgrims Hospice. The students chose clothing from the Romney Marsh charity shop and with added inspiration and creativity they designed innovative up-cycled garments.
The project was an opportunity for them to work alongside other students at the College but also with outside organisations. The students collaborated with Hair and Make-up and Photography students as well as staff from the Pilgrims Hospice and the Designer Outlet, Ashford.
Fashion and Clothing students are always looking for ways to make fashion more eco-friendly and sustainable. Sew Salvage is a project that both 1st and 2nd year Extended Diploma students have been working on in partnership with the Pilgrims Hospice.
They researched all aspects of sustainable fashion from workers rights to organic cotton. From this research they developed outfits made from recycled clothing. The 1st year students made a top and the 2nd year students were deconstructing and reconstructing old garments into new. As Marc Jacobs said,” I like to think that the clothes could have a life after the show is over.” We have made something unique and innovative out of something old. Let the show begin!”
Evie Stanton’s garment began as an old white shirt and a black and white dress. These have been transformed into an innovative halter neck styled top, and the design was influenced by tropical flowers and the spectacular Mardi-Gras costumes.
Kayleigh Bull's garment started out as a plain white bustier and was transformed into a butterfly inspired corset. Kayleigh used embroidery and applique to create this exquisite detailed design.
Shashi's top design was inspired by the traditional Japanese Kimono and the idea for the embroidery came from Louise Gray. This delightful piece evolved from a drape of fabric.
Laraine Knight’s ideas stemmed from the theme of faded summer. Her collection begins with a burnt orange coloured ladies cardigan which has been turned upside down, and up cycled into a bolero shrug. Laraine created a grey silk ladies blouse with added decorative stitches, influenced by footprints on the sand.
Hannah Harris took inspiration from the Victorian era to design her garments. Here she has upcycled a man’s suit jacket to create this petal layered skirt, similarly she up cycled men’s ties to create an innovative panelled skirt that is complemented by brocade styled corset in keeping with the Victorian theme.
Tom Ferrne identified the feminine silhouette of Christian Dior and the ‘new Look‘ of the 1950’s. Taking the concept of the ‘Genders Theme’ he has up cycled a man’s striped shirt, turned it upside down and re-created a feminine top with boat neck feature.
A second Fashion Show is scheduled for the new year at the Pilgrims Hospice to raise money for the charity. The date will be confirmed on the Sew Salvage Blog. www.sewsalvage.wordpress.com
A second Fashion Show is scheduled for the new year at the Pilgrims Hospice to raise money for the charity. The date will be confirmed on the Sew Salvage Blog. www.sewsalvage.wordpress.com
