GFW: Day 2: Vintage Influence

&7 has been extremely inpressed by the high calliabre of students work on show at London Graduate Fashion week... &7 handpicked these vintage inspired concepts on show:

 

Charlie Wilson: Northumbria University

Lingerie/womenswear/trend Charlie_Wilson@hotmail.co.uk

Charlotte's collection: Vintage Rose is a unique & elegant lingerie brand inspired by 1940's utility garments. Using artisan cutting and stitching techniques the lingerie collection is made up from vintage silks and lace.  A beautiful feminine and bespoke collection in a range of gorgeous golden hues.

Ruth Tinker: Northumbria University

Marketing & Events tinker_453@hotmail.com

INcompass is a speak-easy style fusion space dedicated to the arts, providing a place for currrent and emerging artists, designers and performers to platform their work. Based on the rarely heard of historical period of 'Dry' where for 12 years in America from the 1920's all alcohol was banned... It is an insightful and deeply interesting project. 

Kate Louise Morrell: Northumbria University 

Lingerie/Textiles/ Loungewear/ illustrations Kate.morrell87@hotmail.co.uk 

Bournemouth Arts University college had an eclectic stand fusing their heritage of the beach and vintage kitsch. Cake stands, vintage vases, cases and bunting adorned the caravan.  

Helen Fiona Sales: Northumbria University 

Womenswear/ Print / Accessories helenfionasales30@gmail.com

Motifs of Joy  is a new a british concept brand which produces the highest quality hand made hats and scarves. Using traditional millinery and screen printing techniques, the brands ethos harks back to an age of grandeur, when dressing for pleasure rather than purpose.   

Lauren Isaacs - Graphic Design & illustration 

lauren_isaacs@hotmail.com

'Vintage Dreams' a hand illustrated book of anecdotes, advice and the charm of the 1950's including fashion, etiquette, beauty and home economics. 

Melanie Roughsedge: Northumbria University 

Menswear/ Pattern Cutting melanie.roughsedge@live.co.uk 

Militum is a balance of innovative design with British Military wear, creating a range of comfortable, stylish and timeless jackets which will stand the test of time. The garments have been individually hand dyed an given a worn look, traditional and historic references have been captured along with the essence of British history.