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posted on Thursday 12 July 2012 @ 18:58 by Anonymous

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Edinburgh College of Art Degree Fashion Show 2012

If you are looking to attend the ECA degree show, then make sure you set a whole day aside to view the masses of mad and wonderful pieces there are to see. Upon entering the front door you are flung into the crazy haze of colour and ingenuity. Each department has something to offer, and even for those who don’t love art, there is something that will inspire you. I, of course, focussed my interests on the fashion exhibition, where the sheer volume of work shown is astounding in itself. You can see that these projects have been the heart and soul of these students for the past year, and the many hours of toil are shown in their work, and I have to say, it has paid off. Each student has produced something interesting and individual, and if I could, I would just spend days sitting in the gallery looking through all the pages and pages of work, absorbing the ideas and the inventiveness, just being completely inspired. Even the presentation of the work is something to be admired. There is no question that this young group of fabulous designers will go on to do wonderful things.

I came across a piece by fashion graduate, Jacob Birge, which I immediately liked. A dress like garment, with multiple layers of material built up in a shell like manner, and dark colours of black and red; this piece made me feel very empowered. Its strong structure and symmetry give the impression of a female warrior, a strong woman, a force to be reckoned with. Upon reading the designers’ notes on this piece it would seem that his idea comes across very well in his finalised work, as he claims he is making the connection between man and machine, or in this case, woman and machine. The collection centres on this structured theme and there are some captivating drawings and imagery in his portfolio. 

Another graduate, Eva Ng, caught my eye. Her work seems to have an almost seductive edge, with its form sculpted to the shape of the body, and the layering of materials. It commands again, a strong female presence and stirs a somewhat emotional response. 

My absolute favourite piece has to be the work of student Nicola Davidson, who showed a black gown with a crochet top and flowing skirt. This piece appealed to my sense of style, with a very boho chic vibe and gorgeous detailing. I think that possibly the main reason I enjoyed it so much is because it looks like something I could wear now; something you could pick up in a high fashion store, akin to Topshop or Asos. The different materials expressed also compliment the outfit, using leather, crochet and some sort of sheer fabric for the bottom; it meets just the right balance of masculinity and femininity. Again, upon reading the designers’ notes it is clear that her aim comes across in her finished work. Nicola looked at what makes a piece of clothing a ‘wardrobe staple’ combined with street style photography. I’m expecting big things. 

http://www.degreeshow.eca.ed.ac.uk/2012/

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