Tapestry Waistcoat

Thank you to my Wonderful Mum for helping me out by hand stitching the tapestry panels of my waistcoat!!! An absolute star, hope I do them justice!! I designed them, hope you like! :)
Fashion Fantasist xx

Shoes for the Show

I have found shoes for the show.... finally!! Might change the strap but I quite like the edginess that they will bring :) They are Red Herring from Debenhams.
Speak Soon
Fashion Fantasist x

Spring Flowers

Bought some spring flowers to brighten my mood today! :) They are so pretty!!

half and half

Had a toile crit today, but as well as my toiles I bought a long a half scale version of my print. Personally really pleased with it, just hope the real ones come out ok... Fingers crossed!!!
Speak soon
Fashion Fantasist x

Grace Kelly : Style Icon

This photoshoot in the weekend Guardian Magazine (13/3/10). It is really beautiful, really love the muted tones and classic elegance. The shoot was based on Grace Kelly because there is an exhibition opening today at the V and A!! I really want to go!!! It is open until the 26th September so hopefully I will find some time to pop to London! It is featuring dresses from the films High Society and Rear Window. Also the dress she wore to accept her Oscar in 1955..
Images from The Guardian - model Rosamund Pike

Hope you all pop down to the V and A to see it!
Have a lovely weekend Fashion Fantasist x

Prints

Thought I might share with you some more of my strange pattern pieces but with the prints on them....
Hope I am not giving too much away from the surprise of my collection...
Much love Fashion Fantasist xx

All in a row row row

Had a big sort out and tidy up of the flat today and I bought a rail for my toiles... So here they are all neat and tidy! :)
Much love Fashion Fantasist xx

Adore Dujour Magazine?!

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Dujour Magazine are giving the public the chance to chose their next cover... So get voting!! There is also a chance to win a Dujour Goody Bag if you manage to guess the theme of the issue - Check it out Here.

Personally am really drawn to number one and number three. One is very beautiful with a real edge and three is just so pure. Anyway let them know what you think! Voting closes Monday!!

Happy Voting!!!

Much Love Fashion Fantasist xxx

All images are from dujourmag.com

Hello Again!

Hello! Sorry I have not updated for a while I have been elsewhere updating the blog for our Graduate Show!! Here is a brief description of my collection -

"My collection is inspired by eighteenth century England design, in particular the Georgian interiors of Holkham Hall. I found the tapestries really interesting. I liked how a flat 2D object conveyed so much detail and depth. Using drawn and photographic trompe l’oeil techniques I have tried to create flat jersey garments that give the illusion of drapes, folds and worn details.

To capture some of the feel of the tapestries that inspired me I have incorporated hand sewn tapestry sections into some of my garments.

I also found the collections of mundane objects in the kitchens of Holkham Hall oddly inspiring, and I have used the idea of a collection of jelly moulds to create a whimsical and unique design feature to add a touch of humour to my collection."