International Design Competition Finalist: Jonathan Ferris
Inspired by the women of the Bauhaus; Jonathon's collection consists of modern shapes and woven scraps of left over leather.
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.
Inspired by the women of the Bauhaus; Jonathon's collection consists of modern shapes and woven scraps of left over leather.
Woosung Kim, a South Korean footwear designer based in London, originally planned to study architecture in the UK after high school. However, his life took an unexpected turn during his first year in the country. While undertaking foundation course, he had
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