Southampton Solent University fashion show
One of our resident stylists gives us the inside scoop on the recent Southampton Solent University fashion show - and what a show it was with some truly inspiring talent emerging.
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Bond Morgan's collection
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Bond Morgan's collection
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Bond Morgan Dress
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Bond Morgan outfits
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Gemma Laverick Make Up Artist
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Hayley Griffiths Make Up Artist
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Kirsty Walkinshaw's collection
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Kirsty Walkinshaw’s collection
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Kirsty Walkinshaw’s looks
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Kirsty Walkinshaw’s designs
I love fashion shows and everything about them, especially taking part and experiencing the excitement, the pure chaos and that sense of pride when it’s all over. Months and months of hard work culminate in a show that lasts just one hour, but the girls at the Southampton Solent fashion show proved that this dedication is all worthwhile, with a varied and imaginative display that could easily have been a part of London Fashion Week. The whole show was a spectacle being shown in a docking warehouse and with everyone displaying some amazing exhibits it was bound to be a success, especially due to the two collections that really stood out for me, designed by Bond Morgan and Kirsty Walkinshaw.
Bond Morgan’s collection was bold, colourful and inspired and, using all fair trade, organic fabrics, she has come up with a genius collection, telling me her idea was “buy less, wear more". She explained this is because you can wear one outfit in so many different ways that it becomes three, four or five outfits. Take this dress for example - you are able to unzip each layer from the bottom of the dress and from the sleeves to create different lengths, various sleeve patterns and ultimately different costumes.
Kirsty Walkinshaw’s designs demonstrate that you don’t need to use lots of colour to make your creations stand out. One of the most difficult demands of styling is to use only one colour and create attention grabbing designs, but Kirsty has done just this using only black and then focusing more on shape and structure to ensure every piece is eye catching and interesting to look at. Through matching headwear and flowing designs she has done a great job in making this collection unique.
Let's not forget about the make-up designers as, after all, what is a fashion show without creative make up?
Make-up artists Gemma Laverick and Hayley Giffins deserve a mention as they generated some great artistic ideas to compliment and complete the overall styles.
Both of these make-up artists, together with the two designers, have bright futures ahead of them and we wish them all the best of luck.
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