What's going on?

So after the mayhem of last weeks selection walkthrough, I obviously hoped that I would be selected, however as things usually go for me I had already decided that I didn't have a chance! Much to my surprise yesterday morning at 10am(much earlier than expected) I received an email confirming my success, that I will be showcasing my collection on Thursday 7th June at the Dovecot, Edinburgh. I honestly couldn't believe it and actually got my mum to re-read the email. Unfortunately there are not enough places for everyone, and out of 40 roughly half were selected, including some of my close friends. I am very happy for those who will be joining me on this evening showcasing their own collections, but wish that it didn't have to come to this for others. In other news this week, I am working on designing collections for my portfolio, including the diffusion of my graduate collection and a project based on designing a collection for Topshop New Gen. Shall keep you up to date with what's happening! :)

What a hectic week!

This week was the final week of classes for me, although I am quite far from being finished. The unexpected beautiful weather this week made it hard to concentrate, so I was off to a shaky start. I did however have 2 important dates this week: Thursday was the final walk through for my collection, this was being used as the selection for the School show at the Dovecot in Edinburgh, being held on June 7th ( fingers crossed that I get in), should find out early next week and I feel sick at the thought of receiving that email.

A small reminder of what my collection looks like... I know it's quite bright.

This week (today in fact) was the deadline for the playful promises competition, I enjoyed my first attempt at designing underwear and would like to do more of this in the future.

This is the design that I chose to enter.

Playful promises

After a weekend at home I have arrived back in Gala town! This week I have so much to achieve, especially when it comes to the Playful Promises competition that I'm entering, as the closing date is next Friday. Having never designed underwear before, this is a nice new challenge, however the theme is a bit strange. The collection will be called "Paradise" but I am asked to explore the idea of 2030 meets 1950, (future retro). It doesn't stop there, the brief asks me to explore the emergence of the east, as well as a poem "Paradise Lost". I automatically thought of Paradise as Heaven, which also led me to the Garden of Eden. I am working at combining eastern influences with what I associate with Paradise.

Success!

Spoke to my tutor today, who seems happy with how my photoshoot went...success! Couldn't really afford another room at citizen m as much as I'd love to spend more time there!

On the subject of amazing rooms I have found some of my most ideal rooms, unfortunately they are in Paris and probably far out of my price range.

Just a couple of thoughts for today!

The photoshoot!

I organised to shoot my collection and fashion film at the amazing Citizen M hotel in Glasgow. The white minimalist design and light features were perfect for what I wanted to achieve. My amazing photographer, camera man and boyfriend Stephen was there to put his wonderful skills to good use, as well as my beautiful model Nichola, plus make up and hair team Emma and Shannon from Coatbridge College.

A sneak peek of Sunday's work

Although it was a long warm day with 5 of us crammed into a room for at most 2 people, everyone kept their spirits high and we achieved some great results. Of course the only way to end the night was to enjoy some cocktails in the hotel bar.

Tea at Woodstock

After many long days and nights, I finally got the opportunity to see my collection altogether in the walkthrough last Friday. I have to say I was quite excited to see it all, but also quite afraid of how bright it was. I did however manage to achieve what I set out to do, as though my final lineup on illustrator did truly come to life.

I am most excited about the styling aspect of my collection, these customised gold boots with pink laces, mustard knee high socks and chiffon hair bow.

Next walkthrough 29th March, this is the selection for the fashion show at The Dovecot in Edinburgh, only enough places for around half our class...