Posted by Fashion Design Student - Sana Zod on February 16th, 2009
I have begun working on garments for my final year collection and have a deadline of 3 toiled outfits coming up. I intend to create my collection influenced by The Monolith totem pole, created by Gustav Vigeland at the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo, which is a huge column made in bronze and granite of hundreds of human bodies intertwining. This alongside the idea of growths, such as moss on a brick wall, has made me think of a collection of garments falling in an unexpected way. I am also looking into the idea of decay, erosion and weathering.
I have been trying different techniques in order to distress fabrics, whilst allowing the garments to remain wearable, and have become fascinated with shredding jersey t-shirts. I find the process so relaxing and addictive, almost like knitting. The outcome is a cool t-shirt with ladders somewhat like the ladders that appear on tights when you catch them. I am strongly considering using this technique in my collection somehow or if not I will definitely be sporting the shreds myself!
To celebrate the creation of Scarlett & Crimson, two anti-Bratz characters, Robert Cary-Williams has created a series of limited edition Scarlett & Crimson inspired cotton vests in dove grey and charcoal black.
There are only 300 vests available. Half feature images of ornate keys and the other half feature skulls. Robert Cary-Williams has also hand stamped each vest with his trademark ‘Robert Cary-Williams‘ and a new stamp created for Scarlett & Crimson, which contains an image of a butterfly with a skull shaped body.
This is Robert’s first vest collection in the past three years. Anyone who has a vest or t-shirt of his from years ago will know how iconic it’s become. I have a photo that’s become my "head shot" where I’m wearing one of his t-shirts.
KJ’s Laundry will be stocking the Scarlett & Crimson vests for Fashion Week, with proceeds going to Lavender Trust in aid of Breast Cancer Care and The Kids Company. The vests will sell for £80.
Who are Scarlett & Crimson?
Scarlett & Crimson dress in rock-goth vintage, blog on their own website ‘DarqSpace’, play in a rock band and live in a world where sexual stereotyping is a thing of the past. The pair are best friends, music lovers and are all about individuality!
Religion has collaborated with the best clubs and DJs across Europe to produce a collection of exclusive licensed t-shirts under the label Clubbed to Death.
Religion launched in 1989 as a line of t-shirts and sweatshirts aimed at the rave scene and drug culture. I love a great t-shirt!
I know t-shirts and jeans can be the perfect combo but I love a t-shirt with a skirt or a jacket and shorts. I love dressing up and then making the look a bit more casual and cool with a t-shirt.
Religion has a 30-piece collection featuring iconic vintage graphics in washed out looks. Their signature styles include slashed tees, macramé knot detailing and raw edges in white and black.
Retail prices range from £30 – £50. Clubbed to Death hits stores in May. To coincide with the launch, the Religion store in Shoreditch will have a live weekly DJ set.
The Backyard Market is my new favourite market. Most of the designers run their own stalls so it feels very genuine – artists who are just doing what they love to do and hoping other people will like it. And you will – good food, good music and some good deals!
For The Love of Law look for necklaces and little heart shaped purses – great little Christmas presents.
These handmade fascinators are made by two sisters J & K. and start at only £8.00!
If you’re looking to have something customized check out KM-Toilet. They’ll customize t-shirts, running shoes, anything you like. You can chose a pattern or KM can create one for you.
Unkle Baxta does some great girly prints on t-shirts & vests and they make some really cool handmade cards.
This is Silvio, he designs men’s and womenswear for his label Twins Diverses. His menswear is quite cool and his trousers have been one of his best sellers and for women, if you’re looking for a cute pair of high waisted shorts check out his stall.
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I have begun working on garments for my final year collection and have a deadline of 3 toiled outfits coming up. I intend to create my collection influenced by The Monolith totem pole, created by Gustav Vigeland at the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo, which is a huge column made in bronze and granite of hundreds of human bodies intertwining. This alongside the idea of growths, such as moss on a brick wall, has made me think of a collection of garments falling in an unexpected way. I am also looking into the idea of decay, erosion and weathering.
To celebrate the creation of Scarlett & Crimson, two anti-Bratz characters, Robert Cary-Williams has created a series of limited edition Scarlett & Crimson inspired cotton vests in dove grey and charcoal black.
