MMU Final Year Collection!

So last night I went to see the final years collection showcased at Victoria Baths in Manchester. I am on placement year so next year it will be me showcasing! I cannot wait now after seeing some of the work on display. There was wine and nibbles as you would expect with any art or fashion show case but it always makes looking round seem a little bit more fun! I got accidentally drunk at an art show once in Manchester with my dad but that’s a whole different blog story. The work was all fantastic, very interesting designs and wowed me ready for September when I return.

I have put links underneath with the name of the student; the link will take you to their email address in case you want to contact them with any questions about their work.

So the image below; I loved the bridal collection by Alice as a set, I really liked the idea of having the same colour ran through, and the power suit look paired perfectly with the wedding and bridesmaid dress. The menswear collection I have also chosen to show here by Matthew was actually selected to be showcased in China...WOW! My fav piece of the collection was the 'shiny' suit!! The centre bottom red and white suit by Katie was also selected for China showcase! I think the style looks like it has an oriental feel and think they have all done a fantastic job!!

Alice - Matthew - Katie

The montage below top left is the pink coat by Maizie, I really like the image she shot for her display, and the boldness of the pink contrasted against the white background makes it really stand out! I didn't get a card for the top centre garment I just really liked the style of it, so if anyone on here looks let me know in a comment so I can give credit where credit is due ;) The same goes for the top right picture, I snapped this because of all the butterflies hanging around it, it looked really effective. The bottom right image is a Neoprene Biker jacket by Rohini I absolutely love this style for ready to wear AW, I think the chunky zips and the arm panel detail is really effective! The centre bottom image shows a dress by Hannah, this one got me really excited because I really want to use the laser cutting machine which has created the effect on the bottom of the skirt, it just makes a really nice finish to what would otherwise been a plain dress. I also don't know who the bottom right garment is by but it interested me so I got a snap! 

Maizie - Rohini - Hannah

Lets start with the dress by Lucy, the laser cutting obviously also attracted me to this one, i loved the floaty style of the top and the bold burnt orange stripe across the bottom! The top right garment is a piece by Sophie, I'm not sure of the concept behind the style as I didn't get chance to look through her work that went with it but it is definitely creative!! It reminded me of a miss match of my favorite baggy jerseys and a bright pink tutu...it's still got my mind going thinking about it though so I guess it has done the job! The bottom right dress is by Jessica, I liked the pattern on the top of the dress, I was a bit unsure of all of the gathering but the shiny metallic fabric makes it work so it balances out!

Lucy - Sophie - Jessica