Graduate Showcase collection presentation for LFW S/S 2016

20^th September 2015

Tamara Massey

Shot by Erol Birsen

Tamara Massey Shot by Erol Birsen

20 September 2015

Graduate Showcase

SS16 collection

Talent was brewing today in Freemasons’ Hall, its doors having seen years of talent pass through them, and that wasn’t about to change. A selection of the UK’s best fashion colleges chose their most talented students to showcase a really spectacular and wonderfully unique collection.

As it was their final projects, each graduate spent around four months’ producing their collection – each was individual and completely different from the next. The journey started with loud shoulder pads and bright stripes, fantastic corset-like tailoring and “bag inspired” pieces that seemed as if they have been made out of wood. It then followed round to designs created from four-tiered fabric made into boxy shapes with sharp colour contrasts, and a row of satin-dressed models with dried flowers lining their tights and lingerie, encompassing delicacy.

The presentation included a taste of by-gone eras with almost medieval-inspired pieces, showing a slight witchcraft twist and crystal-embellished accessories. Futuristic puffa jackets with loud cartoon prints also made an appearance, alongside made-to-measure silicon molded dresses with matching accessories.

Every piece from every collection was a work of art in itself. It was a pleasure to be in a room with so much talent, and we’re more than sure that each student will go far in their career.

Tamara Massey
Photos: Erol Birsen

Graduate Showcase

SS16 collection