DATE: 11th June 2013. PLACE: Truman Brewery. TIME: 17.00
The class of ’23 at Manchester Met’s Manchester Fashion Institute is showcasing its creativity this week with 3D printed chrome, waste bin textiles and homegrown wearable cress among the stand-out designs on display at this years Graduate Fashion Week . Highlights included BA Fashion Design and Technology student Simone James’s biodegradable hoodies and harnesses made from cress she grew at home through linen offcut fabric – an experimental process resulting in showstopping one-off pieces.
“The quality of the work was impressive, especially considering many of them spent the last few years developing their design work through the considerable challenges presented by the lockdowns. It is testament to their talent and tenacity, as well as the support from our expert academic and technical services staff teams.”
Dylan Furness
Dylan Furness
Dylan Furness “HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT” focuses on the idea of a dystopian city of the distant future where camouflage is a need for survival, but a hierarchy of power is still in place. The higher end of the hierarchy can be seen in altered and adapted tailored suits whilst the lower end are wearing whatever was left behind, using unconventional materials and waste fabrics to stay hidden in various ways. Creating my own camouflage was a vital part of my project as I tried to understand how these people could blend into the backgrounds of the broken metropolis through the use of print and unconventional craft. Inspiration drawn from military references, most importantly the ‘Ghillie suit’.
India Lupton
India Lupton
India Lupton: Embarking on a journey into the world of psilocybin, my collection delves into the effects and aesthetic of magic mushrooms. With a focus on the history and future of this remarkable organism within medicine, I set out to create artworks that vividly capture the essence of hallucinations. Aptly named “Pink Buffalo,” this collection is a tribute to the incredible effects of magic mushrooms with intricate prints that expertly replicate the hallucinogenic experience. It explores the complex layering of different garments, expertly crafted with an eclectic mix of bright and contrasting colour to replicate certain types of mushrooms. An important aspect of this project was also to focus on sustainability, discovering how much waste can be salvaged and transformed into something beautiful. Winning the Kornit x Graduate fashion week competition gave me the chance to unleash my creative vision and bring to life an unparalleled collection.
