CLASS OF 2023: London College Of Fashion: MA

DATE: 16th February 2023. PLACE: East Bank Campus . TIME: 19.30

London College of Fashion, UAL, has been nurturing creative talent for over a century. And this years 2023 Graduating MA show took place at the college’s brand new East Bank campus, located in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Whilst the majority still naturally leaned towards womenswear, it was the menswear that came out with the stronger and more complete vision. students showcased a range of collections with diverse inspirations, exploration of protective silhouettes, and unique textile manipulations, with some designers highlighting themes like “warrior-like” aesthetics and “baggy shirts with ragamuffin knitwear.” The strength and breadth of menswear could also be seen in collections by Zhongzhi Ding who explored homo-erotic Tom of Finland silhouettes and YangYang Li crisp tailored mod inspired silhouettes in a assortment of pale blues & pinks toned down beige separates, Ruyin Tian were definitely a high point, whose collection of STRIP STRAP STRIPE reminded one of a modern day sans-culottes

Yue Zong