London College of Fashion Presents the Stars of the Future

On January 21st London College of Fashion premiered the stars of the Future. All the who’s who of the London fashion scene were present to spread the news of the new up and coming talent. The stars of the MA Fashion Design and Technology showcased their collections in the Raphael Gallery at the V&A.

In attendance was NICOLA ROBERTS FROM GIRLS ALOUD (with her flaming red hair looking for show stopping outfits for the girls, JO WOOD (looking stunning in Ossie Clark), JODIE HARSH, ZANDRA RHODES, IMMODESTY BLAIZE, GRAYSON PERRY, BOUDICCA, MODERNIST, LIZ AND TERRY DE HAVILLAND, CHAIRMAN OF BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL HAROLD TILLMAN AND JANE SHEPHERDSON

Emilia Bairamova

Guests were greeted with a champagne reception and were then ushered to their seats. The show ran just 15 minutes late; 19 men’s and women swear collections showed with the Raphael cartoons masterpieces as the backdrop.

Mihyun Park

Graduates were vying for a number of prizes including Collection of the Year, which was judged and presented by newly appointed Leather sellers’ Designers in Residence, and renowned couture designers B O U D I CC A and ‘On Off Reinvents’ picked and awarded by Lee Lapthorne, Founder and Creative Director of On|Off.

Dimitri Stavrou

We had a chance to catch up with women’s wear winner MANJIT DEU

Manjit Deu

* Why Fashion?

Well I have always been into design in general since a young age. I guess it all started when I was 14 when I took up GSCE textiles, where I got a feel for it, then over the years the passion for it just grew; it only felt natural to me to progress in the flied.

* If it wasn’t fashion, then what else would you want to be?

That’s easy, a Vet, but never had the brains for it. Realistically I would be in some area of discipline in art, design and the creative arts.

* What was the inspiration for you collection?

A fusion of Art Deco Architecture in South Beach Miami, the Neon lights on the buildings representing the sequins glowing onto the pale soft colours of the buildings along the beach. Investigating how sequins and oversized sequins interact with drape and the human silhouette.

* Who is your mews? Who is your favourite designer?

I have yet to meet her. She’s defiantly a young sophisticated wealthy Russian woman.

Favourite designers, have to be Gianni Versace. A Legend, the way he made women look and feel was breath taking, I can only aspire to be a great as him one day. Gallianio for Dior, Christopher Kane & Marchesa are a few others.

* Who do you see wearing your clothes?

This collection caters for a wide range of women.

Again my mews, the wealthy Russian, a woman oozing class, elegance and sophistication.

Celebs wise, Kylie, Lady Gaga and Róisín Murphy in my more experimental pieces. As for my classic outfit, women like Cameron Diaz, Eva Longoria, Dita Von Teese (Gold Dress), Charlize Theron, Cate Blanchett & Anne Hathaway

* Who do you design for?

For women who can never have enough couture in their walk in wardrobes and want to always be surrounded by all things beautiful.

* What is playing on your I-phone/Pod right now?

Lady Gaga

Dreamgirls Soundtrack

Donna Summer

* I-phone or Nokia 5800?

I-Phone

* London or New York?

Love both!!! But I was born and brought up in London, so my heart will always be here.

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