London for the Knitting & Stitching Show

I recently just came back from London where I exhibited work at The Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace. The exhibition was part of the Knitting Textile Awards which I was a finalist showing the hand knitted and hand dyed jumper I made for my final project during the art foundation course I did before I came to Heriot Watt. I still have another show at Harrogate in November hence why I haven't blogged about the exhibition yet, the winner will also be announced then so when I'm there in November I'll also get some photos of the other finalists work. 

I was in London for five days during this exhibition so these are just some of my photo's off instagram (@claree.c).

1. Train station, 2. Searcys champagne bar, 3. Shopping, 4. Being a tourist at Buckingham Palace, 5. The handweavers studio, 6. Private viewing at Alexandra Palace, Zara jacket & mac lipstick, 7. Cupcake @ Peyton and Byrne, 8. ootd, 9. War Horse! 10. ootd, 11. Leopard legs at war horse, 12. ootd.

C.x

LOVE - Anne-Sofie Madsen

Anne-Sofie Madsen S/S 2013 Campaign.

While doing some research to try and get some inspiration for university work I came across this designer and I am quite simply in love. 

"Here is a young designer that we just can not seem to get enough of. Everything that Denmark’s fashion shining star,Anne-Sofie Madsen puts in front of us is a testimonial to her growing success. In her S/S 2013 campaign she shows us again that her talent does not end at design and illustration. Her keen eye and refined aesthetic extends into her ability to collaborate with photographer Jens Langkjaer, so seamlessly that the branding appears to never have left her control, truly a remarkable transition for such a young designer. By ANI TZENKOVA - Trendland"

Christian Blanken & Aminaka Wilmont SS13

During London Fashion Week I was lucky enough to attend the Christian Blanken Spring/Summer 2013 show and then the Aminaka Wilmont Spring/Summer13 show. I loved the clean cut lines in Christian Blanken.

Aminaka Wilmont Spring/Summer collection 'Threicae', working with the concept of "working textures onto bare skin" were just beautiful especially the soft print work contrasting with the harsh black hair of the models.

Ballgowns @ The V&A

Ballgowns

British Glamour Since 1950

19th May 2012 - 6 January 2013

During London Fashion Week I decided to go and see this exhibition at the Victoria & Albert as the exhibition is all about celebrating British design and creativity from 1948 to the present day. The exhibition has a series of major exhibitions and displays on the ground floor showing ballgowns since 1950 and then the Mezzanine which shows contemporary ballgowns. The main reason of this exhibition was to showcase 60 years of stylish evening wear from debutantes and royalty to the red carpet. 

The V&A wrote "For the most part, ballgowns have stood apart from fashion, while occasionally reflecting current developments in the fashion world. Yet they remain objects of fascination. The luxurious fabrics, intricate work and fine finish demonstrate the skill of British designers in creating dresses that convey splendour and spectacle..."

I can honestly say I was fascinated by the exhibition, it was just beautiful and I would recommend anyone to go and see it.

C.x

Instagram LFW

I have just got back from London Fashion week and currently in the process of filtering through all the photo's I took! So while I do that here's a few from my instagram (@clareec).

1. LFW 2.Krispy Kreme 3. Camden having pizza 4. First day shopping 5. Classy wine in a sink 6. Outfit of the day Cos shirt, Zara necklace 7. Shopping (Rokit, Cos) 8. Free champagne @ the Mayfair 9. Somerset House 10. Fashion Fringe 11. New Nikes 12. Aminaka Wilmont show 13. Free hair stuff-Kevin Murphy 14. Godiva 15. Back home.

A week in Pictures #2

1.UO renewal jacket 2. Asos boots, Zara Jumper 3. Leather shorts Topshop 4. Leopard Vans denim jacket 5.eBay bag, UO jacket, Topshop dress 6.Fashion Magazines 7.River Island dress Asos boots 8. Topshop premium boots 8. More shoes

Instagram: @clareec

Want list

1,2,3. COS Jumper, COS metal ring, COS shirt.

4,5. Zara leather skirt, Zara studded Blazer.

6. H&M wedge court shoes.