Education: Fashion Design BFA, Fashion Institute of Technology (US)
Specialisms: Womenswear/ Fashion/ Atelier – Pattern Cutting
“My submission is of a leather jacket I created, inspired by the cell scans of my brother’s research on infectious diseases, and the organic volume that I interpreted of the cells. Some research comes from 80’s outerwear, some current, and my own paintings.”
Emily’s final design is a jacket’s shell made from 100% cow leather, recycled polyester lining and features a metal two-way zipper. The silhouette is a cropped bomber jacket with an exaggerated dolmen sleeve. Within the sleeve are sculptured swirls (one swirl is an invisible pocket for functionality), surrounded by self ribbed binding which she quilted by machine. The neck, sleeve, and hem finishes are a 2×1 knit rib band.
Josslyn Shi from California College of Art has been crowned Overall Winner of the Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition at a glittering final event held at the U.S. Embassy in London.
Looking to brighten up your wardrobe and boost your mood? Coloured leather could be the
For our latest video tutorial, we share some tips on how to upgrade your leather trainers for a brand new look. From cleaning them, to styling them up using things you can find around the house.
Meet Chengrui Xu, participant in our 2021 China Student Design Competition.
The brand new version teams the luxurious leather with a matt black sole. Contrasting white stitching is used to add contrast and detail to the darkness.
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