Fashion School: Day 1

Today was Day 1 of my 1 week fashion course as part of the Summer Uni Program.

First thing in the morning i was bricking it, didn't know anyone or what it would be like. Somehow managed to get myself down to Hammersmith ad went in and saw loads of kids and totally froze up. Finally got into the class and things got better and better and we all got into the swing of things. I've decided to design a black lace, high-waisted skater skirt Haha! Gawd knows how I'm going to do that but fashion is unpredictable eh?! I might be the next Christopher Kane. I figured I could wear the skirt this winter and it's really in keeping with the whole A/W Gothic theme that's tearing p the runways at the moment. Anyway, we also learnt Chibori, a type of Tie-dye used often by the designer Issey Miyake, according to Anna Cocciadiferro http://www.cocciacostumier.co.uk, our teacher. She's spent ten years as a costume designer, specialising in alternative wear and she was wearing the most fabulous black dress! Our other teacher is called Tracey, she's a stylist and dressmaker and had the most beautiful big bangles on! AND she shaved half her head and her hair grew back so quickly so I've decided that i will take the plunge and as soon as i hit uni do that hairstyle i wanted! You only live once!! We also tried our hands at Batik although mine came out terribly, wax and I don't really get on ya know! Then, as you can see in the pictures, we all did these gorgeous moodboards detailing what we wanted to design in terms of Style, Texture, Colour, Pattern etc.

Phew! And it's only day 1!!

Come back tomorrow for moreeeeeee.

Love

xxx

ps I've decided to enter a BBC competition to be an assistant at London Fashion Week. All i have to do is style an eco-friendy/vintage outfit. Wish me luck!!