Fashion Lab's second year designers have been busy putting together their anti fur campaign posters for this years "Fashion Against Fur" competition.  Check out Jessica Butchers entry above - thanks to a very brave Emily for modeling.   Good luck!

Cardiff Fashion Site

I was looking through some uni courses and came across the fashion website for University of Glamorgan. There is some good stuff on there, including some amazing fashion illustrations. I'd advise the first years doing illustration to have a look for inspiration definately :)

http://www.cardifffashion.com

NEC - Thank You

Just wanted to say well done to everyone for this weekend ! Everyone worked really hard and I think we should all be really proud of ourselves and each other.

A huge thanks needs to go to Emily, and to Laura and James at the NEC for giving us such an amazing experience. THANK YOU !!

Casper Christensen: Design Against Fur international animation competition winner 2009. 2nd Place.

Liu Xiaofu: DAF China animation award winner, First Place

Dog and Cat Fur Trade

Help Stop the Cruel Fur Industry.

Killed for Your Coat

Help Stop the Cruel Fur Industry.

Hair stylist

My hair stylist dropped out earlier on today which obviously was a great inconvenience. But I text Emily and she thinks that we can manage by ourselves. Anyone who doesn't mind helping out just comment, and pass the message on to anyone else who may not have ready this.

Here are a couple of videos I found on youtube of the styles, I think that we are more than capable if we put our minds to it :) If people can bring in any hairspray, hair elastics, combs or hairbrushes that would be awesome.

NEC

Guys, i've forgot where we have to go when we get to the NEC. Im trying to tell my 2 models and I can't remember what the office is called that we have to go to.

And please just say I'm correct that all the models need to bring with them is foundation, a passport photo and themselves ?

Denim and NEC

Hi Guys

Some fantastic work going on... I hope you  all manage to read this, or have the message passed on to you by a lovely thoughtful person:

Denim Project, I need final boards and sketchbooks by 4pm on Wednesday, I am free from 3.15pm to help you collate all the information. Adam will be colecting it that night to post to the competition by Friday!

NEC we need a very quick meeting to sort out Thursday, I have some information regarding expenses etc.  Please can everyone meet me at 3.30pm in the Fashion Lab?

Night all 

Emily  

Job Positions

Job Positions :)

Friday
Team Leaders:
Kris
Rochelle
Sharifa

Hair and Make Up
Bekki Park
Jordan Park

Stylist
Sharifa

Quick Changes
Gessika
Maria
Shaun

Choreography
Gina
Sarah
Becky Amos
Micheal

Saturday
Team Leaders
Rochelle
Sharifa

Hair and Make Up
Bekki Park
Jordan Park
Michella

Stylist
Helena
Rakhee
Sharifa
Demi

Quick change
Angeline
Salaam
Helena
Maria
Shaun

Choreography
Rochelle
Becky Amos

Sunday
Team Leaders
Kris

Hair and Make Up
???

Stylist
Helena
Rakhee
Demi

Quick Changes
Angeline
Salaam
Maria

Choreography
Gina
Sarah
Micheal

Final music

Kris and I have selected music we think best suits the mood for the upcoming event.

The tracklist progresses really well and hopefully the choreography can match to the feel.

P.S. Suggestion for free runner music??

Thanks.

Tracklist (In order)

TOMORROW MEETING

hey guys,aparently we have a meeting tomorrow at 2:15 at the millenium point
so don't forget to bring anything with you.
xxx

music for show

guys have we decided on the music or we still need to contribute

McQueen Interview on SHOWstudio

I just came across this on SHOWstudio while doing research. I found it interesting so thought I'd share it.

Alexander McQueen Interview from SHOWstudio on Vimeo.

www.youtube.com "ludacris, how low can you go" is a great beat to include because it's fun and young.
So everyone just have a listen to it.
xxx

Film for 1st Years

I know it's a bit late but I never even thought to put it on here before, if anyone hasn't watched it yet 'The day after tomorrow' is on E4 now.

MODEL INFORMATION

NAME: Ricky

AGE: 20

HEIGHT: 5ft 11

SHOE SIZE: 10

hello,guys i'll need a picture and all your models details to create a profil informations like the one above for the clothes rails .

xxx

Models Info

hello guys,i've just finished writting all the models details and got their pictures together.
xxx

Model Fittings

Hey guys, sorry I couldn't upload these yesterday. Didn't get back till late, but here are the photos I found on my camera from the models fitting yesterday :)

Today's casting/ Models

Today's casting was a big step toward the show ,i managed to get the informations and pictures on all the models .
So far ,we've got 6 males and 4 females models when we need 6 males and 6 females so just everyone keep an eye open for more models.
xxx

Free-runners video

So, I can't upload the video I have because it is on facebook, and it wont work on the blog.

I have included the link to the video on facebook, if you can't see it just add me i'll be sure to accept ! :)

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=110165658994578

Hope you enjoy it !

Outdoor Show

http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?referral=other&refresh=oW0381nQ0dT9&PBID=1188ec1b-61c3-4915-8e47-fabe9f9ebefb&skip=

I may have gone a little blog crazy but I wanna get all of my information up before I lose the links. I signed up for the newsletter and they sent me this guide s I thought I'd send it on

Hairstyles

http://www.elleuk.com/beauty/hair/hair-trends/%28section%29/catwalk-trend-s-s-hair-round-up

I found some styles on this page. The first do reminds me of the original idea that suggested, and then there's a messy side plait. I really think we've been going down the right route with styles because this IS what is on the catwalk, so I don't think our natural idea is taking away from the fact that we are doing a catwalk like some were worrying about.

Keeping Positive ;)

Song Suggestions for Outdoor Show

I can't remember who it was that suggested it, but someone said that the music should have a chilled feel to it, so I've been looking at some tracks :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAIOQMJAzxE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnxN3I0NAfY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6qt6vJTWK8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R70vxFzHzg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUQdjv1T-jw


P.S. I'm still loving Sarah's idea for free runners

Previous outdoor shows

I could not find the actual 2009 outdoor fashion show.

However I found some similar examples.

There seems to be a lot more than you would expect.

So the free runners may be a great idea to use!

Outdoor show music choices

Something different

Maybe?

Hair styles for NEC show

I think this is the look everyone liked for the hair.

Song suggetstion for Music at NEC

Matisse - She Bop (GK Dark Invasion Mix)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP2QdBYTweA

Free-runners for NEC

Guys, i've found a group of free-runners. They are really interested and excited to be a part of our show.

I do have a video to show you all so we can make a decision whether to use them or not, but I don't know how to upload it. It is on my facebook though, so if you have me as a friend on facebook you can take a look at it on there. :)

More Song Suggestions For NEC

Creedence - The Midnight Special
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYNAF-QcPrE

Norah Jones - Long Way Home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvYqywa5s44

Kris Kristofferson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vviJ9RHD-oM

Paolo Nutini - Candy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3xYXGMRRYk

Black Eyed Peas- Lets Get It Started
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5CmwsrT0cY

Hello.

I have joined the blog now.

Here's some pictures from the shoot today for Kris's portfolio.

Enjoy.

Music for NEC

I was thinking about everything that got said in todays meeting, about how pop music wouldn't really suit the target audience...
So i've just been researching alternatives..

Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-ScbqH1Fz0

Empire of the Sun - Standing On The Shore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYd0gROLPwo

Nina Simone - Feeling Good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJA69C6SlRk

Telegraph Road - Mark Knopfler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1LTCdhQlKQ

Nec Outdoor show

From today's meeting we have gathered information on these areas.

Models:
Angeline and Bekki have 5 models.
1 girl and 4 boys. (Are they available/Are they reliable?)

Sarah has 2 models whom are both girls

Gina and Demi are awaiting on a reply form Ricky Winspear (proffesional model) from Adage Models, they have also found Matt Stanford who is 5.10.

Michella has 4 models.
Ricky B, Justin, Chris and Katherin

Kris has 2 models.
Kasha (5.10) and Sarah (5.7)

Salaam has 3 models.
Rachel Wood (5.7), Olivia Culloty (5.7) and Shamar Young (6ft)

Helena has 1 Model.
Tim Burton

In total we now have 11 male models and 8 female models.
Keep Looking !


Hair and Makeup:
Michella is emailing James Watt and UCB and is awaiting a reply.

Rakhee is awaiting a reply from her mother and Tamworth college.

Research about hair and make up:
Nude makeup
Demi and Gina suggest Golden tones
REF: Alexander Wang
66 North

Maria suggests it should be simple but not moving away from the fact that it is still a catwalk show.




Thinking about the show.

What statistics do we know of ?
who are the targeted clients ?

we already know it is a popular event as it has preiviously gathered 33,000 visitors, 61% of whom are male and 31% are female.

so about 70% agree to come and see the show the following year.

The clients spend over £2000 a year on sports wear.

North Face store in Bullring said the age range for clients buying sports ware varies from early teens to mid 50's.

Michael suggests we encorporate a theme throughout the show to make it more interesting.
ideas : Sports wear through the ages, 1930's explorers and skiwear in the 30's this presentation is then presented through projection.

NEC

http://www.elleuk.com/beauty/hair/hair-trends/(section)/natural-updos


guys have a look at some of the natural looks that everyone was talking about today and im liking the 1st picture louis vutton or erdem. Even though we all opted for a natural look i thought the red lips gave it a kick.

so what do u guys think?

music

Music: The Temper Trap "Sweet Disposition
MUSIC: The Kills 'Getting Down' Get It Here!

music for the NEC show

i was watching elleTV and i came a across a song i thought could work. it has a great stepping beat
what does everyone think
Music: Florence and The Machine 'You Got The Love' XX Remix



if u cant find it use the link instead
http://www.elleuk.com/elletv/(channel)/FASHION/(playlist)/Fashion-School/(video)/how-to-capes

NEC Outdoor Show

This is McQueen's S/S 05 show. It might spark some more ideas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5gY5DXrb48

REINVENTING THE DENIM JACKET

REINVENTING THE DENIM JACKET

REINVENTING THE DENIM JACKET

MODELS NEEDED

Fashion show venue possibility - DO YOU THINK THIS SPACE COULD WORK FOR US?

NEW TREND MAGAZINES ARE IN THE FASHION LAB

NEW TREND MAGAZINES ARE IN THE FASHION LAB

NEC Outdoor Show Team

Right so NEC Outdoor Show team this has got the potential to be a really exciting Fashion show given everyone is committed to making it so. Outerwear and hiking gear is massive at the moment featuring heavily these coming seasons especially in street wear lead brands like Wood Wood and Billionaire boys club and with the crossover of authentic outerwear brands like Northface into the street wear scene. Most hikers, rock climbers and extreme outdoors sports men and women are extremely passionate about quality product.

Everyone spend the weekend thinking about themes, music, hair and make up and styling techniques etc that can be used to make the products look their absolute best. Also remember to be on the scout for models, guys must be of 6ft or above and women 5.8 and above and they must be available on 26th to the 28th.

Can first students please let people who were not at the meeting today know about the arrangements on Monday?

If anyone comes up with any ideas before Monday post them up onto the blog it’s what it is here for.

Here is a look at Wood Wood’s fall winter 2010 show I know the products we are using will not be as fashion orientated and will be more practical that doesn’t mean we cant make them look great, it is a great show take note of the styling!



Moncler Gamme Bleu F/W 10/11 Show WOW


Moncler Gamme Bleu FW 10/11 show from The Malcolm on Vimeo.

Thoughts for the end of year show. MAYBE?

Alright, so we're in a bit of a predicament this year. We've got SO many garments to showcase and it seems that we're not going to be able to get them all into one show.

Just as kris said in the previous post, fashion films are an excellent way to present your work and are exciting to make aswell. SOOOOO

what if....

try to imagine it :)


We use millennium point, like we did a few years ago and put on an event/exhibition/fashion show/thing :)

this would include 3-4 shows throughout the day. one for 1st years, one for 2nd years, one for foundation and then one for press showcasing the strongest pieces from all three years.

meanwhile we can have sort of cubicles set up where the garments are set up on the manniquinns (excuse the spelling, i just had a major mind blank) and have the fashion films playing in the background. If you do your video rigt, your garments should look fantastic:) and you can capture the movement that they won't get on the stand.

It would probably be better to do this on a saturday though, as a sort of day event which would mean commitment from everyone.
this way it wont matter what time your parents or friends finish work or whatever, they wont miss the show. they can come up before the show, take a look around and then watch it, or watch the show and then take a look around after. or if they can't make it to the actual show then they can just pop up when they have time and take alook around.

TUTOR EMILY! this could work if we used the black box aswell :) like seperate, look arounders from the show veiwers.

ANYWHO, it's just an idea, and i know it seems ambitious, but we are design students who bring ideas to life and there's definatly enough of us.




So yeah, theres an idea. wadda ya think :)

Fashion in film

With fashion in film becoming increasingly popular as another outlet for designers and stylists to showcase their work it is unsurprising that many of the big names in fashion are choosing to turn to film rather than solely catwalk based shows.


The second year and foundation students recently had the opportunity to make a fashion film, in collaboration with the ND graphic students so we all know how hard it is to make a successful innovative piece of film.

With the end of year show rapidly approaching I think we need to start thinking about how we want to showcase our work maybe film could be an option for some of us?

Here are a few examples of really interesting fashion films for inspiration.

Enjoy


SILENT Tokio from Damir Doma on Vimeo.



Aitor Throup - Future Musicians of New Orleans from kwest on Vimeo.

Aitor Throup for 'umbro'

Ok don't scream too loudly... I feel a trip to London coming on!

3 June – 5 September 2010

Embankment Galleries, South Wing
Open daily 10.00-18.00
Somerset House is proud to host Maison Martin Margiela '20’ The Exhibition, a major exhibition 
celebrating 20 years of one of contemporary fashion’s most influential and enigmatic designers.

Martin Margiela formerly worked as design assistant to Jean Paul Gaultier before showing his first collection under his own label in 1988.  Employing a ‘deconstructivist’ approach, Margiela displayed a radically new visual language that diametrically opposed the power dressing of the 1980s.

Two decades on and Margiela is widely regarded as one of the reigning luminaries of the current fashion scene, inspiring some of the world’s most important talents such as Marc Jacobs and Prada.

Conceived in close collaboration with Maison Martin Margiela and curated by the Mode Museum, Antwerp, this exciting show makes its London debut following critical acclaim at Antwerp and Haus der Kunst, Munich last year. This ambitious, multi-layered show captures Margiela’s unique aesthetic and vision spanning the past 20 years, by incorporating installations, photography, video and film. 

Katie Grand

Katie Grand
Celebrity and Fashion
Friday 14 May
Lecture Theatre
19.00-20.00

Hear from journalist and stylist Katie Grand, contributor to many magazines including The Face, Dazed & Confused and Pop and publisher of the recently launched magazine, Love . Her friendship with fashion's edgiest stars has turned this high priestess of fashion into a celebrity herself.

Victorian and Albert Museum
£8, £6 concessions
Book online or call +44 (0)20 7942 2211

Lee Bender

Lee Bender Bus Stop and 70s Fashion Friday 23 April Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre 19.00-20.00

The designer of classic 70s fashions and accessories for Bus Stop discusses the history of Bus Stop, 70s fashions and her work in an event that coincides with the publication of a new book on this subject.

Victorian and Albert Museum