London Fashion Week

LFW has been and gone. I kept up with the catwalks which were live streamed, I think it's a fantastic idea to allow the public to watch as it happens.
I enjoyed the Central St Martins one, because it was nice to see graduate collections being presented. Some of the collections were really well put together, I particularly liked the human fist and the fringing collections.


Unique (Topshop) was one of my favorites because the style and pricing is more aimed at me, the dalmation shoes were beautiful! I think they way they styled the collection was really sweet, from the ear-like buns to the painted noses and nails.

Ashish was the collection which caught my eye the most. I don't think there was anything particular that I would consider in my own style, but I loved how the garments looked completely different to any of the other live collections. I also really enjoyed the background music, I think they chose really good tracks for the garment style.

Fashion Careers

Two fashion career opportunities I found while browsing www.fashionworkie.com

ONE: 'Design consultancy based in East London seeks interns to work on high-end collection of one-off "upcycled" luxury vintage pieces for an exciting new project. The application is open to both students and graduates.

Required:
Good organisational skills
Eye for colour and initiative in suggesting embellishment ideas
Hand-sewing abilities
Experience cutting and working with delicate womenswear fabrics.
Any craft-related embellishment skills such as embroidery etc would be a bonus. Successful candidates will benefit from experience in a hard working, creative studio with lots to learn via a very fun project, interesting people to meet and the opportunity of handling beautiful lush archive vintage fabrics, garments and trims.'

This internship really appeals to me because it involves lots of skills which I know I have that I could put to good use and I'd be working with vintage fabrics, which is something I'm currently really interested in.

TWO: 'Lu Flux is an ethical fahsion designer based in London, she makes all of her garments out of organic, reclaimed and vintage materials. I am looking for a keen student with sewing and pattern cutting skills to assist in the run up to London Fashion Week. This will include seeing the new Autumn/Winter collection being realized, helping out with the photoshoot and filming of the lookbook, as well as helping at London Fashion Week. This opportunity would most benefit a fashion design student, who has a strong interest in designing and putting together a collection.'

Another designer working with vintage fabric who has really interested me. This placement would have been ideal because I'd use my current skills as well as learning some with the photoshoot and filming.

MY 'IDEAL' JOB:

We are seeking a Design intern to help bring our newest collection to live. You will gain first-hand experience of the workings of a small but busy fashion studio, and will have the opportunity to work on the SS12 collection from its inception through to production and presentation during London Fashion Week. You will need to be confident communicating with our customers and be happy working in part of a team but also able to initiative and work as an individual.
You must have a flexible approach, have great attention to detail and be able to work to deadlines and under pressure.
You should also be motivated, confident, easy-going, cheerful, hard-working, punctual, responsible, reliable and committed.

CV

Looked into CV's today... I've seen some new ways of presenting them, which has opened a new door, I've decided I need to spice mine up a bit!
I have created two CV's, one which is in a standard format, the other uses a creative layout. Both include the same information, but the standard one I can change easily to suit any job I am applying for, whereas the other one is specifically suited for fashion.
Here is the template of my creative CV:

First toile review!

Amazing result! I'm so pleased.
Have a few changes to make to lengths, bust shapes etc, but the overal fit was good. A few things that I need to test, for example coated cotton and netted underskirt. Am going to scan in my vintage fabrics and play with colour combinations on Kaledo.
Need to revisit fabric stores for a stretch denim for my super-tight trousers!
The review went pretty well. All my hard work definately paid off!

Second Toile

Here's my second complete outfit minus the straps to hold it up which will go on the final garment. The first dress will have a net underskirt to give volume, whereas this one will hang by itself.

Vintage photography

I found this amazing site which has some beautiful photos which were taken and edited to look as though they were taken in the 1970's.
The grainy texture and lomo effect creates a really lovely retro feel, which is something I am aiming to acheive with my photoshoot for my final collection.

http://www.eightyonedesign.co.uk/13-beautiful-examples-of-vintage-1970s-photography/

Vintage Coat Pattern

I just found this coat pattern from the 1950's, it was posted on another blog and is unfortunately something they've collected, rather than they're selling. It's exactly what I'm looking for to be my 4th outfit for my collection. Have spent the evening searching, but can't find anything similar :[