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Dec, 11University: Little Black Lingerie Project
This Monday I had my very first presentation in my Contour Fashion course. It was for our ‘Little Black Lingerie’ project. You can read about it in a bit more detail here on The Lingerie Addict. I thought I’d …
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Nov, 11Karolina Laskowska for Yes Master Black Label
Back in September I was asked to design a piece for Yes Master’s new Black Label – an ultra-luxurious collection in the finest silks and covered in Swarovski crystals. It was unveiled at London Fashion Week and was a huge …
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Jun, 11University: Christmas 2010 Project – ‘Obsessions’
A personal obsession; somewhat obvious.
Less of a project, more of a scrapbook. An exercise in presentation.
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Jun, 11University: The Royal Botanical Gardens
Kew Gardens is one of those places that it is impossible not to enjoy. The only exception to this is the tree top walk, which usually leaves me feeling rather nauseous. Nevertheless its greenhouses are always joyously colourful and exciting. …
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Jun, 11University: Museums
This was the first project of 2011 that I really sunk my teeth into: my introduction to the leather shops of London. The feeding of my addiction to spikes and studs, a big step in the refinement of my designing …
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Jun, 11Practice: Linear elastic and powermesh bra
This was the first underwired bra that I ever made – I try not to dwell too much on the details of the questionable construction or materials of this particular garment because I’m so fond of the design. I’ve always …
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Jun, 11Practice: Learning to sew
For me, January 2011 was a month dedicated to utter panic. My university application was risky to say the least; only two choices and both high demand courses. Add to the mix that I had no sewing skills whatsoever and …
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Jun, 11University: ‘Aquatic Equestrianism’
For my final project for my Art & Design foundation course I chose the somewhat incongruous starting points of fish and horse riding equipment. I don’t fully understand how I came to the conclusion that it would be a good …
