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...to a different domain. Why, what were you thinking? The truth is, I just woke up one day and decided it's time for a change—a metamorphosis, if you will; or, in layman's terms, if Britney can shave her head, then maybe so can I? Nevertheless, it's been a rather handsome 10 years of talking to you, and thank you for putting up with all my moodswings and terrible dad jokes. Fear not! The hormonal imbalance and jokes are more terrible on CUBICLE, see you there.
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2nd October 2009
Graeme Armour

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Sculptural leather bags by Richard Emden

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Leatherworks by Joanna Vanderpuije

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Brilliant playfulness by Yang-Du

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Classics by Eugene Lin

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Jayne Pierson

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Genius fold structures by Tour de Force

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Rachel Freire

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Alice Lee

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Leather wonders by Beekay

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For me, these are the true delights of London Fashion Week; alternative designers fresh graduating or simply sticking to doing what they love, away from the commercial high road. After the Jasper Garvida fashion show we had a chance to look around the On|Off exhibitions of more designers; by the time I did one round, I felt compelled to do another round, there was so much to digest. The designers were all present (more than half of them CSM graduates), perked on a stool, and when prompted sang of their inspirations and stories behind the collections.

Do check out the websites of these above that have links, some collections are simply mind-blowing. Oh what eyecandy.

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37 Comments

  1. leoluca
    October 2, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    i love those pieces by yan du. the hippo has my heart!

  2. cupcake.trash
    October 2, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    love this entire post <3

    http://cupcaketrash.blogspot.com

  3. Cassiopeia
    October 2, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    Gosh! Loving those animal tees and the shell pinky-ness. Xxxc

  4. dreamy
    October 3, 2009 at 12:40 am

    so many lovely things. must have been very inspiring to be there. joanna and lang’s pieces are giving me the biggest smiles!

  5. Robyn
    October 3, 2009 at 1:58 am

    THe second to last picture, of the sleeveless top which sort of reminds me of a carpet…I would totally wear that! It’s lovely!

  6. TrendKat
    October 3, 2009 at 2:58 am

    Oh WOW! Seriously, you are making me SO jealous that we don’t have this kind of art where I live. Everything is simply divine and I am dying to go to London just for this event!

    Great Post! I will make sure to check out all of the links!

  7. indigotangerine
    October 3, 2009 at 6:18 am

    Each piece is unique and brilliantly crafted. Fashion as art for sure…

  8. Blovet Beauty
    October 3, 2009 at 7:25 am

    those sheer tops are so sexy.. I love them!!

  9. Tom Tuttle from Tacoma
    October 3, 2009 at 8:47 am

    great shots of their work, girl. thanks for sharing these. unique indeed.

  10. slanelle
    October 3, 2009 at 9:37 am

    omg the nude dress … i think i could die right now ! lol

  11. Jess
    October 3, 2009 at 10:30 am

    Hi, I love the first bag! It’s Gorgeous! Thanx xxx

  12. summerTeeth
    October 3, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    great, great photos. always such high detail high res! love.

  13. reid.damnit
    October 3, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    what beautiful collections and your photography is too

  14. Jess
    October 3, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    Hi thanx for your comment on my blog :D and thanx for the advice. Muchly appreciated and i have now changed my font colour. Thank you for the luck! Lookin forward to a new post!

  15. roxanne
    October 3, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    that golden zippered jacket looks a bit like a banana upon closer viewing, but like the true big kid that i am, my favorite might to be those rainbow bright carttonish animal dresses. love.

  16. jennine
    October 4, 2009 at 2:26 am

    quite possibly the best showroom covereage i’ve seen… beautiful pictures.

  17. graey
    October 4, 2009 at 2:52 am

    hello,
    please check out the music video showcasing the s/s 2010 collection for my line graey: http://tinyurl.com/graeyss10
    xoxo

  18. fashion tidbits
    October 4, 2009 at 4:22 am

    those bags are totally amazing! they look like body parts

  19. ondressingup
    October 4, 2009 at 9:19 am

    Oh wow! It has eyelashes :D

  20. Platform Princess
    October 4, 2009 at 10:33 am

    Shini your pictures are always so professional ‘lookbook’ looking. Love the Yang-Du kaftan.

    PP x

  21. taryn andre
    October 4, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    i am blown away. Absolutely lovely.

  22. fashion roadkill
    October 5, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    The peel away/zip gold jacket is sick!!

    http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com

  23. stormestaren.blogg.se
    October 5, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    i am in fuckin love with almost every single outfit and i also love that little richard scarrys adventure hippopotamus on one of thoose dresses! fuck, that’s great /zed

  24. Jillian
    October 6, 2009 at 1:36 am

    um wow… can i just say that i am in love
    these london designers really have some amazing stuff
    quite fascinating!

    found you on bloglovin’ and i am really enjoying you blog! keep it coming!
    hope you are enjoying your week thus far!

  25. The Starling
    October 6, 2009 at 8:15 am

    It was such an inspirational exhibition space…I spent far longer than anticipated in there! What camera do you have? Those pictures are mind-blowing…after my burglary I have an excuse to get a new one ;)

  26. sha
    October 6, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    That blue draped shirt by Eugene is too good. and uhh that origami dress by Tour de Force is AMAZINGGGGGG. that’s talent you can’t dismiss, eh?

  27. Natalie
    October 6, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    I literally gasped at every single one of your pictures! I love the pink dress that has weaved layer on the bodice.

    I am epically jealous of your great photography skills.

    Anyways I hope your doing well, sorry I haven’t commented on your blog lately!

    x Natalie

  28. juliet
    October 6, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    I’m new to your blog, but you just jumped right into the middle of my favorites! This is amazing!

    juliet xxx

  29. the Versastyle
    October 7, 2009 at 12:57 am

    beautiful pictures…loves it

  30. thischicksgotstyle
    October 7, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    Truely amazing!

  31. Connie
    October 8, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS POST. i love getting a glimpse into the works of new and emerging talent! tour de force- amazing amazing!!!! thank you so much for sharing!

    i just started a fashion blog! hope you come by and visit!

    http://the-ensemble-project.blogspot.com/

    (btw- i love boys over flowers too! lee minho..what a cutie!)

  32. Emily
    October 8, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    I love the tops! IS there anywhere I can find the cartoonish tops and that purple dress?! Ah-May-Zing!

  33. Cafe Fashionista
    October 8, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    I’m sure I would have absolutely nowhere to wear it, but I’m fully smitten with that Lotus Headpiece. It’s absolutely gorgeous! :)

  34. Genevie
    October 9, 2009 at 1:52 am

    That sheer poncho/top on the wire hanger is intriguingly gorgeous!
    Fantastic photography too

  35. Sara
    October 15, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    Wow I love Jayne Pierson’s leather boots, so complicated and intricate, must have taken ages to design and make. Would love to see more of more stuff by Jayne Pierson !!!!!!!!!! Do you have more images?

  36. Lucy
    October 21, 2009 at 9:45 am

    Where can you buy Jayne Pierson’s boots?? Sara said Matches, Ledbury Road, London…is that right? Where can I see the rest of the collection? The clothes look amazing! ;)

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