Category Archives: Central Saint Martins

Jillian Carrozza

Written by Jen Jarvis. Posted on June 15, 2010. Filed under Central Saint Martins, Chunky Knit, Crochet, Hand Knit. Tagged Central Saint Martins, jillian carrozza, knitwear design. No comments.

This collection is without a doubt my favourite of the 2010 graduates that I’ve seen so far. I can’t even begin to imagine the amount of time that went into these garments. It would be crazy if she isn’t snapped up straight away by a designer/company. Design Background: Studied fashion at Mt. San Antonio College in [...]

Onez Lau

Written by Jen Jarvis. Posted on May 26, 2010. Filed under Central Saint Martins, Chunky Knit, Intarsia, Macramé. 5 Comments.

I absolutely love this time of year when all the students are graduating and we get to see their unlimited creativity before they get bogged down with the worry of commercial design and budgets. I spotted Onez’s collection on my facebook news feed and I loved it. The photos of her collection (below) are by [...]

Shao-Yen Chen

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on February 23, 2010. Filed under Central Saint Martins, Chunky Knit, Fringing, Ruffles, Uncategorized, autumn winter 2010. Tagged Shao-yen Chen. 8 Comments.

This is a bit of a follow up from my last post. This is Shao-Yen Chen’s MA graduate collection as shown on Sunday night. It’s absolutely beautiful and I love all these irregular shapes made from built up fringing. As always I have a mini interview…. I am inspired by HUMAN BODY, MOVEMENT, NATURE, LANDSCAPE. I have interned [...]

Derek Lawlor Spring Summer 2010

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on October 20, 2009. Filed under Central Saint Martins, Chunky Knit, Embellished Knit, Spring summer 2010. 3 Comments.

I’ve written a post all about Derek Lawlor before ( http://knitkicks.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/derek-lawlor-fall-2010/ ) so there’s no need to repeat myself on the history part. These are pictures of his first post-MA spring summer 2010 collection. I’ve been spotting his pieces here and there so it’s nice to see him getting some attention and hopefully we’ll see his pieces [...]

Mark Fast at Browns

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on August 4, 2009. Filed under Central Saint Martins, Embellished Knit, Fringing. 5 Comments.

Mark fast dresses are now available to buy online exclusivly at Browns (http://www.brownsfashion.com/contentM/Fast_Landing_Page.htm), so max out your overdrafts and go buy one! It’s great to see the commercial versions of his spring summer pieces, I want the fringe dress in the electric blue. Definately worth to invest in one as not only are the pieces [...]

Class of 2009

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on July 3, 2009. Filed under Artistic Knit, Basket Weave, Beading, Cables, Central Saint Martins, Chunky Knit, Coated Knits, Crochet, De Montfort University, Embellished Knit, Fabric Manipulation, Fringing, Hand Knit, Intarsia, Jacquard, Ladders, Loose Knit, Macramé, Nottingham Trent, Ravensbourne, Ruffles, Stripes, Tension, menswear, ribbing. Tagged fashion, knit, knit design, knitting, knitwear, knitwear graduates. 7 Comments.

This is just a quick recap of the knitwear graduates 2009. Click on the below pictures to go to each designers interview. I’ve just got to say that there has been such an immense amount of talent this year and it was really inspiring to look through everyones collections. If this doesn’t inspire the next batch of graduates [...]

Phoebe English

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on July 2, 2009. Filed under Central Saint Martins, Coated Knits, Embellished Knit, Hand Knit. Tagged Central Saint Martins, knitted, knitwear, knitwear graduate, phoebe english. 5 Comments.

Phoebe English, 23. Central St Martins Your Design Background: Internships at John Galliano, Paris, Diane Von Furstenburg, New York. Employment under the corsetier Mr Pearl. What was the concept behind your collection? It was based on the Symbolist, Max Klingers series of etchings called, ‘the paraphrase of the finding of the glove,’ they are works which depict a dreamlike [...]

Luke Brooks

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on June 22, 2009. Filed under Basket Weave, Central Saint Martins. Tagged Central Saint Martins, knitwear, luke brooks, weaving. No comments.

Luke Brooks 22, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design Your Design Background: Last year I spent several months on placement at Adam Jones in Paris, which was dreamy, like an afternoon special. What was the concept behind your collection? I don’t want to spiel my guts too much through this medium about that which led to the collection, [...]

Graduate Previews

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on June 6, 2009. Filed under Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion. Tagged graduate, graduate fashion, knitwear. 11 Comments.

This week from JUNE 7-10 2009 will be Graduate Fashion week. I highly recommend going, even if its just to the exhibition. There is such a great atmosphere, so much creativity to see and people to meet. It’s a must see for anyone who wants to get into fashion. Here is a little preview of [...]

Sachio Kawasaki

Written by jenjarvis. Posted on May 19, 2009. Filed under Central Saint Martins, Jacquard. Tagged Central Saint Martins, japan, knitwear, Sachio Kawasaki. 2 Comments.

Looking at this collection has sparked memories of doing those op-art projects back in school and copying whatever Bridget Riley had done. The collection by Central Saint Martins MA graduate Sachio Kawasaki is an optical art dream land. Definitely one of the most memorable collection for me from a graduate. Sachio presented his A/W 2009-10 collection [...]