Not our best photo but it was raining and 9 in the morning!
These donuts were HUGE.
The architecture is amazing.
We need one of these in my dream London apartment.
So, what did we do today? and what is Fashion Festival?
Fashion Festival is an event for 16-24 year olds, organised by CreativeVoice (V&A's Youth Collective). There were workshops, talks and demonstrations with very influential and knowledgeable people; Henry Holland, Maria Grachvogel, Charlotte Barry (LCF Graduate), ASOS, MAC etc.
We thought we should post the itinerary below than explain as there was just so much going on. That way you can decide if you want to go next time. It was well worth going as we were well inspired by the anecdotes and everyone's infectious passion. One top would be to go to presentations early as lines are very long. You can't go to everything, so make sure you plan your time and prioritise!
We went to the "careers in the Fashion Industry" talk, "Marketing and Trend Prediction" and "In Conversation with Henry Holland", sadly we missed the "Portfolio and Business start up Advise" talk :(
Make sure you bring sweets and water to keep you energetic whilst waiting in long lines.
TALKS:
Careers in the Fashion Industry
11.00 – 11.30
The British Fashion Council gives an overview of it’s work and the variety of job opportunities the fashion world offers, including advice on internships.
Portfolios and Business Start Up Advice
12.00 – 12.30
Jane Francis, Lecturer at the London College of Fashion, talks about what makes an outstanding portfolio. Alex Brownless, Co-founder of ArtsThread gives tips on how to get an online presence and various funding sources.
ASOS: Fashion Marketing and Journalism
12.30 – 13.00
Find out what is involved in fashion marketing. Learn about designing and setting up your own online selling site and writing fashion features in magazines and newspapers or online.
Putting on a Fashion Show
13.00 – 13.30
V&A Fashion Curator Oriole Cullen will talk about her work and what is involved in putting on the V&A’s Fashion in Motion shows.
Marketing and Trend Predicting
13.30 – 14.00
Katie Greenyer, Creative Director of Pentland Brands plc. which includes: Red or Dead, Hunter, Canterbury, Ellesse, JD Sports Fashion plc., Ted Baker Footwear, Kickers UK and Speedo, talks about her role, and her work with new talent as a graduate fashion week mentor.
In Conversation with Maria Grachvogel
14.30 – 15.00
Designer at this year’s autumn London Fashion Week, Maria Grachvogel created her first collection at the age of 14 and founded her own company at 21. Her label is a secret of many of the world’s most stylish women including Angelina Jolie, Marie Helvin and Yasmin Le Bon. Interviewed by Scarlett Kilcooley, Junior Editor, Vogue UK.
Shoe Design
14.45 – 15.15
Shoe designer Lona Jones from Rakish Heels describes how she created her own label and offers advice on overcoming the hurdles in setting up and developing your own collection.
In Conversation with Henry Holland
15.30 - 16.00
Find out how Henry Holland got started in the fashion industry and founded his own label. Gain an insight into what it is like collaborating with brands such as Levi Strauss, REVOLVE and Debenhams, and what it was like co-presenting Frock
Me with Alexa Chung. Henry talks about his latest collections and future plans, with Scarlett Kilcooley, Junior Editor, Vogue UK.
Being a Freelance Fashion Designer
16.00 – 16.30
Jane Bowler talks about her work as a fashion and jewellery designer, highlighting the joys and challenges of working independently.
New Designers' Showcase
16.30 – 17.00
Find out about some of the British Fashion Council NewGen designers. Hear from recent London College of Fashion graduates Charlotte Lucy Barry and Alexis Housden about their start in the fashion industry.
Fashion Photography
16.30 – 17.00
Danny Baldwin photographs have been published in Vogue, Q Magazine, SuperSuper and FaceOn. Find out how he creates his work and has developed his style. Get an insight into the fashion photography industry.
TASTER WORKSHOPS:
Shoe Design – with Rakish Heels
11.30, 12.30, 13.30 & 15.45 (duration 40 minutes)
Find out the principles of shoe design and create your own design.
Fashion Photography – with Anomalous Visuals
12.00 – 14.00 & 15.00 – 17.00
Have a go at creating outstanding fashion shots.
Fashion Illustration – with Stuart McKenzie
12.30, 13.30, 15.30 & 16.30 (duration 30 minutes)
Explore different fashion illustration techniques.
New Fibres and Fabric – with Claudine Rousseau
11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00 & 16.00 (duration 30 minutes)
Handle new fabrics, and find out from Claudine Rousseau, Course Leader for Fashion Sportswear at the London College of Fashion how they are shaping clothes designs and sportswear
ADVICE:
11.00 – 17.00
Get professional advice on a range of fashion-related topics.
Jane Francis: Lecturer at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design and the London College of Fashion and a design practitioner working with international fashion brands and designers. Offers advice on: portfolios, trend prediction, fashion courses, and jewellery design.
Lorraine Mitchell: Menswear Lecturer who offers advice 0n the menswear industry, Savile Row, internships, placements, menswear courses and production.
Jane Bowler: Fashion Design and Jeweller, whose work has been worn by Azealia Banks, Grimes and Rita Ora, offers advice on: Setting up your own label, jewellery making and creating a fashion collection.
Juliana Sissons: Fashion designer, knitwear expert, pattern cutter and Lecturer at the University of Brighton, faculty of Arts.
Offers advice on fashion courses, knitwear and garment making.
Suzie Lee: Knitwear designer and a graduate from the University of Brighton. Offers advice on knitwear design and knitwear degree courses.
Alex Brownless: Co-founder of ArtsThread offers advice
on online portfolios, job network sites, funding, CV and cover letter advice and interview preparation.
DEMONSTRATIONS:
Pattern Cutting Master Classes
12.00 – 12.45 & 13.00 – 13.45
This Master Class offers an introduction to creative pattern cutting, using geometric shapes.
MAC Cosmetics Master Classes
14.45 – 15.30 & 16.00 – 16.45
Fresh from International Collections, MAC Senior Artist, Rachel O'Donnell, will discuss make up trends that emerged back stage for the Spring / Summer 2014 season. The make-up demonstration will include tips, techniques and product choices to achieve the best impact.
PRESENTATIONS:
Graduate Work
11.00 – 17.00
See work by Charlotte Lucy Barry, named as one of the best fashion graduates of 2011 (Vogue UK) and Alexis Housden (winner of Collection of the Year Award 2013) London College of Fashion.
Fashion Photography
11.00 – 17.00
See photographs created by Danny Baldwin
New Designs
11.00 – 17.00
See work produced by young people from FAD (Fashion Awareness Direct) and Kids Company.
TOURS:
15.00 & 16.00 (duration 20 minutes)
Join members of CreateVoice on a tour of their favourite garments in the Fashion Gallery.
Careers in the Fashion Industry
11.00 – 11.30
The British Fashion Council gives an overview of it’s work and the variety of job opportunities the fashion world offers, including advice on internships.
Portfolios and Business Start Up Advice
12.00 – 12.30
Jane Francis, Lecturer at the London College of Fashion, talks about what makes an outstanding portfolio. Alex Brownless, Co-founder of ArtsThread gives tips on how to get an online presence and various funding sources.
ASOS: Fashion Marketing and Journalism
12.30 – 13.00
Find out what is involved in fashion marketing. Learn about designing and setting up your own online selling site and writing fashion features in magazines and newspapers or online.
Putting on a Fashion Show
13.00 – 13.30
V&A Fashion Curator Oriole Cullen will talk about her work and what is involved in putting on the V&A’s Fashion in Motion shows.
Marketing and Trend Predicting
13.30 – 14.00
Katie Greenyer, Creative Director of Pentland Brands plc. which includes: Red or Dead, Hunter, Canterbury, Ellesse, JD Sports Fashion plc., Ted Baker Footwear, Kickers UK and Speedo, talks about her role, and her work with new talent as a graduate fashion week mentor.
In Conversation with Maria Grachvogel
14.30 – 15.00
Designer at this year’s autumn London Fashion Week, Maria Grachvogel created her first collection at the age of 14 and founded her own company at 21. Her label is a secret of many of the world’s most stylish women including Angelina Jolie, Marie Helvin and Yasmin Le Bon. Interviewed by Scarlett Kilcooley, Junior Editor, Vogue UK.
Shoe Design
14.45 – 15.15
Shoe designer Lona Jones from Rakish Heels describes how she created her own label and offers advice on overcoming the hurdles in setting up and developing your own collection.
In Conversation with Henry Holland
15.30 - 16.00
Find out how Henry Holland got started in the fashion industry and founded his own label. Gain an insight into what it is like collaborating with brands such as Levi Strauss, REVOLVE and Debenhams, and what it was like co-presenting Frock
Me with Alexa Chung. Henry talks about his latest collections and future plans, with Scarlett Kilcooley, Junior Editor, Vogue UK.
Being a Freelance Fashion Designer
16.00 – 16.30
Jane Bowler talks about her work as a fashion and jewellery designer, highlighting the joys and challenges of working independently.
New Designers' Showcase
16.30 – 17.00
Find out about some of the British Fashion Council NewGen designers. Hear from recent London College of Fashion graduates Charlotte Lucy Barry and Alexis Housden about their start in the fashion industry.
Fashion Photography
16.30 – 17.00
Danny Baldwin photographs have been published in Vogue, Q Magazine, SuperSuper and FaceOn. Find out how he creates his work and has developed his style. Get an insight into the fashion photography industry.
TASTER WORKSHOPS:
Shoe Design – with Rakish Heels
11.30, 12.30, 13.30 & 15.45 (duration 40 minutes)
Find out the principles of shoe design and create your own design.
Fashion Photography – with Anomalous Visuals
12.00 – 14.00 & 15.00 – 17.00
Have a go at creating outstanding fashion shots.
Fashion Illustration – with Stuart McKenzie
12.30, 13.30, 15.30 & 16.30 (duration 30 minutes)
Explore different fashion illustration techniques.
New Fibres and Fabric – with Claudine Rousseau
11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00 & 16.00 (duration 30 minutes)
Handle new fabrics, and find out from Claudine Rousseau, Course Leader for Fashion Sportswear at the London College of Fashion how they are shaping clothes designs and sportswear
ADVICE:
11.00 – 17.00
Get professional advice on a range of fashion-related topics.
Jane Francis: Lecturer at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design and the London College of Fashion and a design practitioner working with international fashion brands and designers. Offers advice on: portfolios, trend prediction, fashion courses, and jewellery design.
Lorraine Mitchell: Menswear Lecturer who offers advice 0n the menswear industry, Savile Row, internships, placements, menswear courses and production.
Jane Bowler: Fashion Design and Jeweller, whose work has been worn by Azealia Banks, Grimes and Rita Ora, offers advice on: Setting up your own label, jewellery making and creating a fashion collection.
Juliana Sissons: Fashion designer, knitwear expert, pattern cutter and Lecturer at the University of Brighton, faculty of Arts.
Offers advice on fashion courses, knitwear and garment making.
Suzie Lee: Knitwear designer and a graduate from the University of Brighton. Offers advice on knitwear design and knitwear degree courses.
Alex Brownless: Co-founder of ArtsThread offers advice
on online portfolios, job network sites, funding, CV and cover letter advice and interview preparation.
DEMONSTRATIONS:
Pattern Cutting Master Classes
12.00 – 12.45 & 13.00 – 13.45
This Master Class offers an introduction to creative pattern cutting, using geometric shapes.
MAC Cosmetics Master Classes
14.45 – 15.30 & 16.00 – 16.45
Fresh from International Collections, MAC Senior Artist, Rachel O'Donnell, will discuss make up trends that emerged back stage for the Spring / Summer 2014 season. The make-up demonstration will include tips, techniques and product choices to achieve the best impact.
PRESENTATIONS:
Graduate Work
11.00 – 17.00
See work by Charlotte Lucy Barry, named as one of the best fashion graduates of 2011 (Vogue UK) and Alexis Housden (winner of Collection of the Year Award 2013) London College of Fashion.
Fashion Photography
11.00 – 17.00
See photographs created by Danny Baldwin
New Designs
11.00 – 17.00
See work produced by young people from FAD (Fashion Awareness Direct) and Kids Company.
TOURS:
15.00 & 16.00 (duration 20 minutes)
Join members of CreateVoice on a tour of their favourite garments in the Fashion Gallery.
A few pieces of art Magz liked when we rushed through...LATE as usual. Ebony was buying a bloody pasty.
Inside the room.
Some of the PowerPoints... v blurry, but we felt it rude to keep using our phones so blatantly.
Jane Bowler's amazing collection bellow.
We wanted to save the left till last, our new inspiration Charlotte Lucy Barry.
She gave us so much inspiration and now we are fuelled to work towards our life. We want to share everything important and compelling so Magz wrote a list of the things she passionately expressed.
Excuse my hand writing.
What I learnt from talking and hearing a variety of voices in the industry is that if you want to get far you must WORK HARD.
Charlotte gave my friends and I the reality of the industry, disclosing that fashion is majorly a cut-throat industry, full of competition: this fierce competitive environment produces bitchy people. She advised to stay away from drama and be above it all, she's done well for herself so we're definitely taking notes. Above all of this doom explained to us, the hope she gave was that there are a few kind people in the mix and you will always find someone like yourself, and that "common human decency will get you places". She seemed very genuine and kind, and when we questioned how she managed to avoid being taken advantage of, she showed her feisty character with a response that "you have to fight your own battles". This attitude really matches her previous collection inspired by centurions. Charlotte was also very confident in herself which is another key quality of hers, although she was very sweet and encouraging, she wasn't afraid to openly acknowledge her potential and greatness to achieve whatever she wants which we really admired. People tend to be afraid to do this. She even admitted it may sound arrogant, but personally we felt her self-belief was a good thing because she had a modest and honest aura about her, and it's a quality needed to motivate oneself into success.
Look at these beautiful, hand crafted, self-invented textile techniques.
C.L.B's collection is rich with earthy and luxe shades of extravagance.
We geeklily asked for a photo to capture this moment of inspiration.
