The Swedish School of Textiles Part 2

Yesterday the talented BA and MA graduates from the Swedish School of Textiles showcased their debut collections. Presenting an array of styles, each individual designer showed both technical skill and aesthetic creativity.

Designer: Linus Broden

Linus Broden explored the body-fabric relationship through hand painted abstract prints with futuristic tribal undertones. The regal silhouettes paired a space age soundtrack gave the impression of a parade of other worldly royalty.

Designer: Jeanet Roerholts

Jeanet Roerholt's SS16 collection 'Smocked' representative of the collection title used smocking to show the possibilities gathered material. Her romantic gothic looks were finished with exposed stitching and shimmery metallics.

Designer: John-Daniels Isacsson

John-Danial Isacsson's 'Disruptive Mayhem' exhibited camouflage outerwear with exaggerated quilting. The oversized puffa jackets ranged from traditional khaki to a fiery neon orange.

Designer: Maria Eurenius

Maria Eurenius' voluptuous 'Inverted Dart' collection saw innovative silhouettes created by cutting and bonding soft, metallic fabrics and displacing them on the body.

Designer: Camilla Araburts

Camilla Araburt's 'Surface Print' explored the relationship between texture and bold monochrome graphic prints. Traditional checked fabrics were softened through shredded tassels and billowing check capes.

Designer: Emma Lindqvist

Emma Lindqvist's 'H(OO)D' presented a modern street wear collection using typography to display the notion that ''We express who we are by making our bodies readable''. Her oversized monochrome pieces were offset with neon orange accents.

Designer: Halla Hakonardottir

Halla Hakonardottir's 'The role of the Hole' used plastic boards and white and sheer, draped plastics to explore the relationship of clothes and the body. The models wore black bodystockings to emphasise the space between body and garment.

Designer: Saina Koohnavard

Saina Koohnavard's playful 'Made You Look' collection used sheets of semi sheer fabric overlayed with pattern sections to create an optical illusion. The multitude of layers created the illusion of translucent garments.

Designer: Daniel Bendzovski

Daniel Bendzovski's 'Trend Sandwich' exhibited a fusion of inspirations creating a sensory overload parodying the ever changing seasonal fashion trends.

Designer: Kairi Lentsius

Kairi Lentsius used laser cutting to create curved garments for her 'Cut In' collection. Her earthy colours gave a organic feel to her formal garments.

Designer: Sara Berg

Sara Berg's 'OMG(s)!' explored the spiritual potential of modern fashion creating a religion based around digital culture. Her emoji faced sequinned shrouds were paired with pop art white gloves.

Words : Elizabeth Renfrey (@erenfrey)
Images: Stefania Porcu (@stephaniaporcuphoto)
Editor: Fiona Nicholls (@fifinicholls)

The Swedish School of Textiles SS16 Graduate Collection Part 1

A cornucopia of talented designs, the Swedish School of Textiles show displayed the work of 20 talented graduates. Displaying technical skills with an imaginative aesthetic, these young students created collections showcasing their individual talents.

'Form fusing' by Louise Wanggren displayed a skilfully crafted collection demonstrating architecturally folded shapes in bold tones using a fusion technique.

Alva Johnson challenged the traditional conventions of fashion with her displaced garments in earthy tones draping off the models bodies. Her 'Bodydressed' collection used bodystockings to contrast with the undressed feel of her garments.

Moa Antonsson also used an undressed style for her 'Arranged Distortion' collection with muted toned garments suspended asymmetrically off the models shoulders giving a sultry distortion of modern workwear.

Collection number four was Sofie Larsson with her 'Contract Knit' collection displaying semi sheer knitted metallics with burnt orange accents. Floaty designs were overlaid over bodycon knitted black midi dresses.

Josefin Runquist's 'Change in Motion' exhibited graphic monochrome lines offset on flowing capes, with the standout piece being a monochrome bandau jumpsuit accompanied by a billowing polyethylene cape.

'Cut and Paste' by Emilia Elfik paraded beautiful applique over the top of soft, muted tones. The stiff folds in the fabric contrasted with the feminine embellishments.

Miriam Julin's 'Elastit' explored how elastic bands can work as a catalyst to define shape. The bands were places around the models waist, accentuating their curves by gathering folds of fabric.

'Crumbling/Distressed' by Tove Ulisaker used laser cutting and fraying to create innovative denim designs.  Candyfloss like frayed cotton on outerwear contrasted with a sharp cutout denim dress, creating a formal look on a naturally casual fabric.

Joel Prehn Anderson's 'Slashing' explored the relationship between the body and fabric through hand painted abstract prints over layers muted fabrics. Feminine belts compliment the gathered overcoats.


Words : Elizabeth Renfrey (@erenfrey)
Images: Stefania Porcu (@stefaniaporcuphoto)
Editor: Fiona Nicholls (@fifinicholls)