Friday, July 19, 2013

CSVPA Events and Shows





Each year, the graduating fashion students of Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts are given the opportunity to experience and showcase their talents and skills in fashion and designing to a professional standard, giving them the chance to really feel what it is like to be out there in the real world of fashion.


This show is a major and annual event, where it is yearly sponsored by top and leading designers, like Barbour and Burberry to name a few, wow!


These sponsors will give out a theme that the student designers will use as their inspiration and where they will base their designs for their collections from.


It is rather tough for these students, because the show is sponsored by huge designers; the show is expected to be jam-packed by the many of the professionals in the industry. It is like their last test and final training where they have to give out their best.



The best thing about this show is that it is a launch pad for successful careers for those who want to make it big in the fashion industry.

Most of these people, who would come to watch, are there to search for fresh and unique ideas and to discover talents and promising designers.

If these young designers give it their all and does it right, they are definitely in for a big shot, rubbing shoulders with the best of the best in industry and a huge step towards making their dreams come true.

This annual event is one of those shows many fashionistas would not want to miss, expect what to expect and these young designers from CSVPA does it even better.

Read more stories on student fashion shows at Fashion Glitter, available on iTunes as well.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Bath Spa University - Go for Gold!

Two Fashion Graduates were lucky to bring home cash and Gold Award and most of prestige and the honor of being chosen among the best and remarkably talented new fashion designers who presented their creative and beautiful collections during the Graduates Fashion Week 2012 in London.

It must have been a great night for a new and up and coming designer from Bath Spa University, Chloe Jones; she not only went home with £20,000 but also won the prestigious Gold Award of the night.

 

Another student from Edinburgh College of Art, Rionna Horrox also scooped a price for her remarkable collections.

It was indeed an unforgettable night of fashion, the graduates were out to impress the judges which includes fashion experts; Daphne Guinness and Suzy Menkes who had a tough time deciding, for each graduate showcased a creative, bold and daring designs that not only impressed and wowed the audience but as well as the big names in the fashion industry who were present that night.

Jones won for the women’s wear while Horrox for the men’s wear.

Both Jones and Horrox had a clever collection, where Jones had a futuristic approach yet chic with a sporty twist. Her designs were distinct and unique but beautifully crafted that you’d really want to wear them. 

Horrox on the other hand showcased a cool and urban collection with monastic twist and using denims and flame shirts. Her designs where hip and dated; it’s not raw but very masculine and very well tailored. It was a strong year indeed and it is only getting better.

Who will scoop up the prizes and go for Gold?

Read more stories on student fashion shows at <a href="http://www.fashion-glitter.com">Fashion Glitter</a>