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.
Each month, Mike will take us on a journey through the world of leather in the fashion industry and how it is being used, worn and loved. Let us introduce you to Mike Adler: Leather Loves.
Meet Aneta Milaszewicz, the apparel category winner in this year's 2021 UK Student Design Competition.
The ‘make do and mend’ mantra might seem like a phrase from eras gone by, but it’s firmly back in fashion - and you don’t need a degree in needlework to jump on board.
Here is how to be certain you’ve got your hands on the good stuff.
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