TEE-PARTY:

Love the idea of this installation in Spitalfields to design the new Wagamama's T-shirts. 3 illustrators customized a side of this 7-foot high canvas. Great exposure in a perfect location.

SNAP HAPPY:

Belle Sauvage
T-shirt Island exhibiton space

Oxfam D.I.Y exhibition stand

Ginta - laser-cut mask designer

Arcade-style grabbing machine filled with purses
Jewellery display - love the giant lamp almost like a microscope

Jewellery display - set out like a dinner table

Red Indian panther - want one

Playful, kitsch jewellery brand Tel N2

Tribal inspired jewellery designer, Fiona Paxton

NICK KNIGHT'S SHOWSTUDIO:

NEW GEN:

Loved the New Gen exhibition, showcasing a load of up-and-coming designers selected by Topshop. The exhibition style itself was really clean and simple, the perfect backdrop for the eccentric and colourful collections.

Absolutely adore the woman-sized hangers created by this designer (name of TBC) Really eye-catching and innovative, unfortunately was definately the best thing about the collection...!

Louise Gray also created some interesting wire hanger 'people' with faces an' all...

LOUISE AMSTRUP:

Louise Amstrup's presentation was AMAZING! The collection is beautiful, an understated colour palette and an ongoing print inspired by a reflection in a shattered mirror. Hence, all the mirrors - huge, tiny, distorting - all places at different angles so that the floor almost becomes the ceiling. Very impressive and inspiring....
Plus, Louise is now retailing on ASOS so good news all round!

CO-OPERATIVE DESIGNS:

OK, so been on holiday and then sans internet for a week, so excuse the delay but I shall resume fashion week reporting!

Co-Operative Designs, one of Cube's clients, did a presentation of their new collection. Their SS10 stuff is heavily influenced by Bauhaus, and this was appropriately conveyed through their exhibition style, as they used large simple shapes as props and display units.

There was a strong Alice in Wonderland theme, with the giant chequer-board floor, 'eat me' cupcakes and oversized props. Even the liquorice allsorts matched the collection!

The highlight for me was the jewellery, designed by Corrie Williamson, who Co-Operative have collaborated with for many seasons. The combination of perspex and wooden strong, simple shapes created an array of statement jewellery that perfectly complemented the collection.