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8th July 2011

 

 

Middlesex University graduate show, Freerange Art & Design show

There really should be much less underestimating of student designers and even lesser overestimating of bigger designers, some of these students here bring more milkshake to the yard (+boys) than the powder milk I sometimes see during LFW. These are my top seven, but absolutely head over heels for the menswear collections by Yasmin Bawa and Rasha Swais. Head over heels also for that Asian girl I seem to have developed a girl-crush on in that 15 minutes of catwalk, WHO IS SHE AND CAN SHE HAVE MY NUMBER?

Freerange exhibitions of graduates and students of all manner of design ends on the 25th of July, get down there before I crack my whip.

Thank you to Lucy of Margaret PR for hooking me up with the show!

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45 Comments

  1. Marine
    July 8, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    Love your pictures, as always!
    This show looked amazing. I love the pink printed and pleated dress and the color palettes these young designers chose! You’re right, fashion students’ works shouldn’t be underestimated!

    Xx from Paris
    Marine / Another fucking fashionista

  2. GINGER FASHION MONSTERS
    July 8, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    some amazing talent here… love the jumpsuits for men, it really rocks with the work on the patterns and textures!

    http://www.gingerfashionmonsters.blogspot.com

  3. Lucy
    July 8, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Oh Shini I love your behind the scenes shots! It’s lovely to see what it was like back there after seeing what came out in front. I’m strangely rather proud to read your kind words about my uni but thats because these students deserve it and I would totally agree, I was SO IMPRESSED with this show. And there are some darn boring designers at LFW sometimes. I would gladly wear the majority of the pieces – particularly if hottie over there wore em. Totally feel your lust.
    xxxx

  4. renee
    July 8, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    Wow…I really like the Rupal Patel and Sally Kite collection, ones to watch out for I hope! Also the menswear looks goooood….
    I thought the asian model was Liu Wen but then sense took over and…….she’s cute:)

  5. m
    July 8, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    beautiful pics ;))

    street style: olivia palermo http://magmoiselle.fr

  6. vasilieva
    July 8, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    wow, these looks are just spectacular, brilliant edgy chic

    http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
    x

  7. bloo.
    July 8, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    HOW AMAZING PICTURES ;-))

    x
    bloo.

  8. Katarzyna
    July 8, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    nice post! xx

    http://balletme.blogspot.com/

  9. Kristi Tran
    July 8, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    So much truth in your words about student designers versus those more popular. No bashing intended, really, but it’s far easier to pass off mediocrity (or craziness for that matter) as great fashion when you’ve already got a powerful reputation.

  10. Ruby-May
    July 8, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    Beautiful photos, Really like Yasmin Bawa’s collection, I agree too sometimes I think that the collections shown at LFW aren’t half as good as recent fashion students work/collections!X

  11. lesedi
    July 8, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Wish I was there

    http://mystylegalore.blogspot.com/

  12. Becky
    July 8, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    Beautiful pictures, lovely designs
    http://www.thesocialbuyer.com

  13. Jessie
    July 8, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    love seeing the behind the scenes of things like this. thanks so much for sharing love.
    xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/

  14. katie
    July 9, 2011 at 12:01 am

    Wow, i think my favourite from these snippets is Pa Ya Hui.

    Lovely photos. The top one has a great edge to it, sort of Jurgen Teller like?

    Just discovered your blog, trawling through the archives.. <3

    Katie x

  15. the style crusader
    July 9, 2011 at 1:16 am

    This looks incredible. I love how you’ve structured this post. The men’s collections you’ve included look seriously fierce. Really awesome. p.s. totally recognize the Asian girl… am sure I’ve seen her walk at LFW before. Must remember which show it was….

  16. kristie s.
    July 9, 2011 at 3:18 am

    Yesssss, I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU! People should be more appreciative of these young designers, they probably have a fresher perspective than all those who have been in the industry for umpteen years. Not that I that I don’t like the established designers, no. I just feel that the public tend to neglect and go gaga over established labels just ‘cos everyone is doing so. The design should stroke the heart, not the name.

    Love your blog btw, have been following for quite awhile ^^

    xx
    Kristie S.

  17. The Fancy Teacup
    July 9, 2011 at 5:01 am

    Totally smitten with the Pa Ya Hui collection, but all are truly remarkable. And instantly coveting that frock with the exposed pleating.

    ♥, Jamie
    http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com

  18. Joy
    July 9, 2011 at 6:14 am

    These are all so great and I especially love Yasmin Bawa’s stuff. Amazing and the colours are to die for.

  19. Canary
    July 9, 2011 at 8:16 am

    I<3PARKNCUBE *^^*

  20. Danielle
    July 9, 2011 at 8:24 am

    That Asian girl looks beautiful! I want her number tooooooooooooooooo :(

  21. Susie
    July 9, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Oh my goodness–does that girl above have neon yellow hair!? Amazing.

  22. azede
    July 9, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    it’s nice that you still go to student shows!

  23. Imogen EIGHT
    July 9, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Great shots Shini! You know, I came all the way into London, not SPECIFICALLY to see Freerange but as a major drawing factor, and it was CLOSED the day I came. So, so gutted. Eugh.

  24. michelle
    July 9, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    great picks

  25. Faith
    July 9, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Such lovely pictures of amazing fashion design. A talented group of people, indeed!

    ~F

  26. Lola
    July 9, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    This is SO impressive, can easily pass for LFW, easily. xx

  27. Klarisse
    July 10, 2011 at 3:59 am

    I think I am in love with the Rupal Patel dress on your favorite model. *__*
    These designs are incredible! I’ve always believed in young designers, anywhere, even in Manila. And those prints on everything!!! I think I will buy something similar if I can today, hehe.

  28. dreamy
    July 10, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    holy cow! this is the best collection of grads i’ve seen from one university. why haven’t we seen more coverage of it?? what would we do without you…

  29. Lin & Haily
    July 10, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    This line is lovely.
    The floor length brown waist skirt is great.

  30. Vanessa
    July 10, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    My nosey self always finds it interesting to see behind the scenes…sewing machines and ironing boards all over the place :D

  31. Laxmi
    July 10, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    Wow. What a collection! Loved Rupal Patel and the men’s collection. I will def try to go there. x

  32. Raissa
    July 10, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Love your pictures as always. I often come to your blog, but never comment. Will start doing that.
    THE ASIAN GIRL, gorgeous!
    And wow, these are design students? Well, they should be on these important fashion shows, because these are some great creations. Those patterns Sally Kite used for the dress in the middle picture is beautiful.

    Take Care!

  33. BeckyDazzler
    July 10, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    Gorgeous images!! Thanks for sharing!! x

    http://www.beckydazzler.com

  34. Musings by Di
    July 11, 2011 at 12:38 am

    omg seriously, totally thinking the same thing! that Asian model is gooooorgeous~ in love with her features.
    awesome collections! there’s so much talent out there that slides under the radar. cool as photos too!
    xoxo Diana

  35. letiziabarcelona
    July 11, 2011 at 8:12 am

    you always have the most beautiful pictures!!Amazing show its my dream to follow a “defilé” sitting just in front row, in real life!

  36. jenny eats nutella from a spoon
    July 12, 2011 at 8:58 am

    thank you for the photos! awesome!!

  37. Duck
    July 12, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Loving the Yasmin Bawa jacket that looks like it’s been dip-dyed in a complex weave… Reminds me of the “tartan paint” concept :-)

    xx

  38. 0000
    July 13, 2011 at 3:34 am

    Beautiful photos and I love those chelsea boots that seem to be part creeper and part boot in the 8th photo. For some reason that is the thing that made me to a double take while I was scrolling!

  39. Maya
    July 13, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    Great upcoming talent here, looks like it was fun! xx

  40. DNA (designers+artists)
    July 13, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    Yes I totally agree with you…and these are great photos!

    http://www.designers-artists.com

  41. sarah-leigh
    July 14, 2011 at 10:17 am

    Totally agree with you Kit, I’m so impressed with the graduate talent from the UK this year. Great photos, and love that creamy dress with the kinda pleated inserts in the skirt – would purchase immediately given the chance!
    Sarah-Leigh x

  42. Sarah
    July 14, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    amazing catwalk pictures! I would love to work backstage, and your snaps have truly captured the fun and chaos that goes into preparing a show :)

    xx Sarah
    http://gingerdolldreams.blogspot.com/

  43. Silmi
    July 17, 2011 at 4:48 am

    Stunning, stunning, stunning!

  44. Natalie
    July 21, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    Hi Shini,

    The model that you drooling over in girl crush form her name is Yeon she is said to be a big near enough super model from…. KOREA! She is signed to Profile. Eun Jeong used her at her last on schedule fashion show – two seasons ago.

    Natalie X

  45. M
    August 9, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Must second the Chelsea boot love–it is absolute perfection. Just the right amount of height in the heel, with a lovely rounded toe–amazing! Hopefully someone will put it on the market.