NEWS| Kirsty Ward in the Press

Kaltblut Magazine

Grazia

Style.com

Vogue Italia

Following the success of our Paris Showrooms for AW14, the work of designer Kirsty Ward has caught the eye of the press. This time around, it's Vogue Italia, Grazia, Style.com and Kaltblut magazine in which Ward's designs have made an appearance.  Her SS14 light blue statement earrings featured within the pages of Grazia whilst her AW14 cream short dress and purple necklace both highlighted on Vogue Italia.

With an aesthetic which revolves around striking pieces and dramatic embellishments, the designer and Central Saint Martins graduate was named one of our Ones to Watch for AW11. Since then, she's progressed to attract much attention from the industry as well as showcase her work at our showrooms for the past two seasons. 

By Josh Walker, (@josh_walker_), Editor.

Images from relevant publications.

PARIS SHOWROOMS| Kirsty Ward AW14

Kirsty Ward presents a bold and sculptured aesthetic in her designs. Named ‘One to Watch’ by Fashion Scout in AW11, the jewellery designer is known for her striking statement pieces so it is no surprise that embellished jewellery and body garments feature prominently in her collections. Combining awe inspiring, innovative jewellery designs with delicate and refined silhouettes, Ward provides a beautiful juxtaposition of clean, understated lines with bold accessories. An exploration of masculine and feminine aesthetics along with the incorporation of contemporary jewellery create innovative designs with a playful nature.

Ward honed her craft at Central St. Martins College of Art and Design where she studied for an MA in Womenswear. Soon after graduation, Ward was jetted over to Italy to design for Alberta Ferretti. She has gone on to attract attention from the fashion elite, collaborating with designer David Longshaw to create a jewellery line for his AW10 catwalk collection.

Having previously shown her SS14 collection at Fashion Scouts’ Paris showrooms, Ward will be making a return to Paris this season to showcase her AW14 collection where we can expect to see a celebration of vibrantly exaggerated accessories and textured garments toughened up with masculine features.

By Charlotte Muscat, Contributor (@CharlotteLM9)

PARIS SHOWROOMS| Kirsty Ward SS14

Kirsty Ward's aesthetic is sinuous and bold. Her stand out accessories have been hitting headlines since she launched she launched her label in 2010 and she is returning to Paris this season with Fashion Scout to launch her offering for Spring Summer 2014. With accolades such as one of the ELLE 'Rising Stars of 2011' and one of Selfridges Bright Young Things for 2011 under her belt anticipation for the new season is high.

Expect minimal tailoring in a palette of navy, white and muted grey with red and pink accents. Peplums, sheer panelling and beading will take centre stage in a hotly anticipated line up that will include detachable sleeves and feature her signature statement jewellery. See her sport-luxe injected line up this season at the Fashion Scout Paris Showrooms on the Rue Du Roi De Sicile from the 26^th September to the 1^st October.

Madeleine Ayers, contributor. Follow her on Twitter: @MadeleineAyers

Photographs from Kirsty Ward's SS14 lookbook

NEWS| Kirsty Ward featured on Refinery29

Acclaimed site Refinery29 has featured former Ones to Watch designer Kirsty Ward under the feature '10 Indie Jewellers With Future-Heirloom Status Written ALL Over Them'. Listed amongst Moxam and Jessica de Lotz, Kirsty Ward explains her style, her current collection and why she expanding into jewellery. 

"It's something that I've always been interested in and something that I personally love to wear. I love that the wearer can always put their own spin on pieces." 

Read the full feature here. 

NEWS| AW13 Private Orders and Sample Sale

Ten Fashion Scout designers are holding a AW13 private order evening and sample sale on the 9th April. Running from 6-10pm at Beach Blanket Babylon, you'll be able to purchase A/W13 pieces and samples from the following designers:

Eudon Choi

Patrick Li

Kirsty Ward

Danielle Foster

Alice Lee

David Longshaw

Shao Yen

Eleanor Amoroso

Claudia Ligari

Ming Pin Tien

Jennifer Morris

Manuela Dack

NEWS| 'Design is heating up across the pond' according to Paper Mag with Kirsty Ward

 

Featured in Paper magazine's "new london: Design is heating up across the Pond" editorial, Kirsty Ward for David Longshaw's S/S13 necklace. The spread, which sees the acclaimed American magazine Paper celebrate emerging British designers with their edgy shoot, features two necklaces from continuous Fashion Scout designer Kirsty Ward's S/S13 collaboration with fellow Fashion Scout designer David Longshaw. 

In addition, Kirsty Ward have been receiving excellent UK consumer coverage with features in Marie Claire, Company Magazine as well as on ELLEUK.com.

For more information on Kirsty Ward, visit our interview with the designer ahead of her showcasing at our Paris Showroom this season.  

NEWS| Fashion Scout designers featured in Collezioni magazine

Four Fashion Scout designers have been focused on by Collezioni magazine as part of their accessories edit for A/W13. The Editors from Collezioni came across Fashion Scout designers Taeseok Kang, David Longshaw, Nova Chiu and Kirsty Ward at the Fashion Scout Paris Showroom last season and has consequently selected them for this feature. 

NEWS| Kirsty Ward collaborates with Williams Handmade

London- based, British born designer Kirsty Ward and fellow British designer, Sarah Williams of Williams Handmade has collaborated for a most inventive, AW13 collection. 

Whilst Kirsty’s brand aesthetic celebrates unconventional structures, bold cuts, defined form and the most powerful of embellishments; Williams Handmade is renowned for it’s utilisation of historic regional craftsmanship, which celebrates traditional British heritage while illustrating the need for a greater appreciation of cultural diversity and preservation of local and regional differences – an element personified through innovative, original designs.

Through their joint work, the duo have produced a capsule range consisting of four bag styles, each featuring detachable and interchangeable straps. The designs include a structured rucksack and three satchel varieties, showcased through a palette of rose pink, turquoise and grey. The fusion of traditional style and craftsmanship, twinned with quirky, bold signature embellishments provides wearable bags, whilst illustrating a conceptual amalgamation of two innovative brand aesthetics.

By Brooke McCord (@BrookeMcCord)
Images by Alexander Jordan, from Twin Factory

PARIS PREVIEW| Paris Showroom Designer Kirsty Ward

Fresh from showcasing in Milan with Vogue Italia Talents corner showcase, former Ones to Watch star Kirsty Ward will be taking part in Fashion Scout's Paris Showroom. We're pleased to present Kirsty's A/W13 collection images as well as a quick catch up with the designer herself. 

What you are most looking forward to about Fashion Scout Paris?

I'm currently in Milan showing my A/W13 collection with the Vogue Italia Talents corner, I've shown it to Anna WintoUr, Suzy Menkes and Franca Sozzani amongst others, which has been great for press. But I'm now looking forward to Paris to sort the sales out.

What you think are the advantages of showcasing your designs in Paris?

More buyers, London is great for press but Paris is where the buyers are. The quality of the buyers at fashion scout are great too with a lot of international stores visiting.

What are the main inspirations of your latest collection?

The garments are inspired by a subtle take on ice hockey uniforms mixed with unexpected fabric and big jewellery obviously. We've also done a handbag collaboration this season with Williams handmade which is really exciting.

By Cass Gowing, Editor

Images from Kirsty Ward

NEWS| Kirsty Ward showcasing at Vogue Talents Corner in Milan

Paris Fashion Scout showroom designer Kirsty Ward has been selected by Italian Vogue to feature in their 'Vogues Talent Corner'. The Central Saint Martins graduate will be exhibiting her A/W'13/14 collection during Milan fashion week. The exhibition showcases new designers from around the world that have been scouted by Italian Vogue in partnership with shopping site The Corner.

The Oxfordshire born designer designed for Alberta Ferretti before launching her eponymous label in 2010. Her designs feature the merging of jewellery and clothing and focus on unconventional structure and form. Alongside Vogues Talent Corner, Kirsty will show her collection at Fashion Scout Paris from Thursday 28th February - Tuesday 5th March. 

As well as her own collection, Vogue will also feature her collaboration with British bag designer, Sarah Williams of Williams Handmade.

By Darcie Thompson-Fields (@DarcieTF)

PREVIEW| A/W13 Designers

With just days to go until Fashion Scout London's A/W13 showcase, we are pleased to present our designer preview for February '13. Illustrating the range of creative talent from a selection of our international designers, these exclusive shots of the A/W13 collection give an indication of the incredibly high standard of design to expect from our showcase and exhibition. 

Designers featured are in the following order:

YEASHIN

ZIAD GHANEM

HELLEN VAN REES

CARLOTTA ACTIS BARONE

CHRISTOPHER WALLER

 DAVID LONGSHAW

KIRSTY WARD

ANNA OCTOBER

ROHMIR

LIZ BLACK

TAESEOK KANG 

For the full list of designers showing their collections on the catwalk- click here.

NEWS| Shao Yen & Kirsty Ward featured in Vogue China

Vauxhall Fashion Scout designers Shao Yen and Kirsty Ward have their designs featured in Vogue China’s Futuristic themed editorial shot and styled by Jiro Hsu.

The Taiwanese born designer’s use of gold and metallic hues in his Spring / Summer 2013 collection is picked up on for its hint to the editorial’s theme. Known for her panelling and intricate use of materials Kirsty Ward’s designs fit perfectly with the fashion story’s aesthetic.

Former Ones To Watch winner Shao Yen showcased his Spring / Summer 2013 collection exclusively at Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s Paris Showrooms where bright colours and interesting shapes brought attention to his work. Also showcased exclusively at Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s Paris Showrooms, Kirsty Ward’s bold cuts and intricate panelling has had this designer a permanent favourite with audiences.

With a focus on fluidity, this Futuristic fashion editorial goes along with the mix, bringing together high street styles with new and established designers. Shao Yen’s gold transparent skirt is paired with Kirsty Ward’s open sided white top for a look that is fresh and energetic.

SEE THE EDITORIAL HERE

By Vanessa Omoregie, @wewearblack

Images from Vogue China

NEWS| Kirsty Ward featured in Vogue Italia 'Talents' piece

Having been named the Rising Star of 2011 by Elle and a Designer to Watch by Vogue, it's no wonder our previous One to Watch Kirsty Ward is a designer who's become well accustomed to press attention. Having just exhibited her S/S13 collection in our Paris showrooms, it's something that's sure to continue. Most recently, it's been Glass magazine, Crack magazine and Vogue Italia that she's caught the eye of.

In 'A moment with Kirsty Ward', Glass talked to the Central Saint Martin's graduate about her inspirations, VFS and the future. “Inspiration can come from anywhere,” she says during the interview. “I especially love the elderly... I also watch a lot of sci-fi and that always creeps in.”

Crack magazine have also recently featured her work. One of Ward's AW12 necklaces has appeared in an editorial of the monthly art and music magazine's latest issue and perfectly presents the structured aesthetic the designer has become known for.

If that wasn't enough, Vogue Italia have also featured Ward's AW12 collection in their talent section. With a biography and a display of her powerfully innovative and embellished designs, it's safe to say Kirsty Ward is certainly making a name for herself.

By Josh Walker (@josh_walker_)

Images all taken from each publication named.

POSTCARD FROM PARIS| Kirsty Ward

Celebrated for her bold cuts, defined structures and powerful embellishments, Ones To Watch alumni, Kirsty Ward, showcases her SS13 collection exclusively with Vauxhall Fashion Scout in Paris. 

Staying true to her signature aesthetic and love of tea ladies, Kirsty has evolved last season's tabards and apron fronts with a deconstruction of form. Experimenting with fabrics and contrasting textures, whilst keeping minimal silhouettes, Kirsty has emphasised garment structure. 

A simple yet striking palette of grey, white and black creates a monochrome background for her distinguished statement jewellery, introducing a rainbow spectrum for Spring. Her intrinsic splash of colour has already become a talking point and we catch up with the young designer in Paris...

What has the initial response been to your S/S13 collection?

It has been great- I'm just at PFW this season but with press days etc. I am finding this is all I need for good exposure to buyers and press.

Is there a favourite piece/ look from the collection that you feel encapsulates your aesthetic?

It generally is the biggest piece of jewellery each season - this season it is a gold and red woven necklace. there is also a layered tabard dress this is a key piece to the collection.

What is the importance of showcasing your collection in Paris?

Its the end of fashion season, so this means there is a good selection of buyers viewing my collection.

As a platform, what support has VFS provided you with this season that you are most grateful for?

Everything from advice to help press support. The mentoring sessions are great help too.

What will you be doing in Paris outside of the VFS showroom- making the most of the surrounding city, or taking much deserved respite from the pace of recent weeks?

Drinking wine and site seeing.

Kirsty Ward's S/S13 collection will be available to view in the Vauxhall Fashion Scout Paris Showroom untill 2nd October 2012. 

NEWS| Susie Bubble's feature on Kirsty Ward

http://www.stylebubble.co.uk

One of our favourite fashion bloggers seems to have a bit of a penchant for Ms Kirsty Ward.... Susie Bubble has previously featured Vauxhall Fashion Scout designer Kirsty Ward's necklace in an outfit post but this week she has dedicated an entire feature to her designs. 

We don't want to spoil it for you... so go straight ahead to Susie Bubble's blog to read the beautiful feature for yourself. 

"Kirsty Ward has made quite the knack out of combining jewellery and clothing so that one piece jumps seamlessly from one another, mirroring structure and palette and ensuring that both tell a somewhat similar tale.  Her metal spring jewellery has been something of a trademark for Ward and it has served her well with creating dynamic necklaces and bracelets, which quite literally make me think of all the best "!!boing!!" onomatopoeic noises that one can imagine. " 

By Editor Cass Gowing
All images from Style Bubble

NEWS| Kirsty Ward wows with further coverage in the press

It was only a few weeks ago that we showcased on the blog a ton of Kirsty Ward press, from both print magazines and online publications, which led to us to chat to the designer regarding such coverage. Over the last couple of weeks, Kirsty Ward clothing has been featured further, this time in a range of breathtaking, yet contrastive editorials. The ones selected above, from Fatice, 1883 magazine and REVS, portray pieces from Kirsty Ward's collections, mostly AW12. 

In addition, a Kirsty Ward AW12 necklace was deemed an AnOther magazine 'love' for the 'BIG statement' it makes. Never a truer word spoken. 

By Cass Gowing, Editor

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