GRADUATE EXHIBIT / Alternitarian
A L T E R N I T A R I A N
Welcome to our graduate’s digital showcase. We are pleased to share this work of our Graduate Showcase 2023, celebrating emerging talent
The School of Fashion and Textiles is proud to showcase the work of our talented graduates from the Class of 2023. This year's showcase will take place from the 2nd to the 6th of June at WASP studios, where industry professionals, peers and guests will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the creativity and innovative flair of our graduates.
In addition, the School has created an online platform to enhance the exhibition experience. With this digital platform, we aim to provide a wider audience with access to the showcase, ensuring our graduates' work reaches a global audience. You can explore the exhibition from the comfort of your own home and experience the creativity of our graduates through a unique and interactive virtual experience.
We invite you to join us on a journey of discovery and celebration of our graduates' passion, hard work, and dedication
Alternitarian: looking at what is familiar with new eyes. We aim to explore the disruption in innovation by hacking old systems and remodeling fashion for the better.
Embracing the importance and evolution of tradition, Alternitarian reappraise the past for a new era. Creating inspiring expressive designs, as well as authentic remixes that merge activism, with craftsmanship. This off-kilter mix of influences create an eclectic backdrop for which multiple narratives, methods and specialisms are celebrated.
In this theme our showcase aims to reflect the nature of our students. The vibrancy of each personality along with the hope that comes with community and collaboration. Acknowledging the value of our individuality as well as the power of our interconnectedness.
As a collective we represents the ability to adapt, improvise and innovate with what we have around us and learn along the way.
DESIGN_
The fashion design students at The School of Fashion and Textiles have been making waves in the industry with their innovative designs. With a focus on personal expression and experimentation, these students have created their own concepts to inform their collections. Through the use of creative pattern cutting, manufacturing techniques, and a willingness to experiment with form, these students have transformed fabrics into unique and expressive looks. By incorporating fine art practices and fabric manipulation, they have created pieces that are not only beautiful but tell a story about the individual wearing them. Overall, these fashion design students represent the future of the industry, pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo with their personal and experimental approach to fashion design.
A selection of works from this years graduates:
TECHNOLOGY_
The School of Fashion and Textiles is proud to present the latest graduate collection from our skilled technology students. This year's project challenged our students to design for one of the most innovative and iconic fashion designers of our time - Alexander McQueen.
Manufacturing, technical detail, tailoring, and innovative pattern cutting skills were the key areas of focus for the students. The brief required the students to create designs that accurately reflected McQueen's unique style and aesthetic while showcasing their individual creativity and technical abilities.
To kickstart the project, the students were taken on a research trip to London. There they had the opportunity to visit the Alexander McQueen flagship store and gain access to the designer's archives. The visit proved to be an inspirational and educational experience for the students, providing them with insight and understanding of McQueen's design philosophy, influences, and techniques.
The resulting collection is a testament to our students' dedication, creativity, and hard work. We invite you to explore this collection and witness the culmination of our students' education and training in the field of fashion and textiles.
A selection of work from Technology:
TEXTILES_
At The School of Fashion and Textiles, our textiles students are highly engaged in a variety of projects that incorporate innovative design and sustainability. Over the course of their studies, they learn to work with various materials, from fabrics to leather, and they explore new ways to create unique and exciting designs. Recently, our students have undertaken a number of exciting projects, including interior textile work, live projects, and repurposing clothing items to create pieces inspired by their idols. Through their work, these students showcase their drive to create not only beautiful pieces, but to do so in an environmentally sustainable and responsible manner.
AWARDS_
We are pleased to announce a number of our exceptional students who recently won awards and internships, showcasing their remarkable talents and dedication in the field of design.
We would like to give a special mention to Jamie Robb for securing an esteemed internship with La Fetiche through our live project in commercial design. We are also thrilled to declare that Kristin Wood has been awarded 1st prize as part of the Incorporation of Tailors for design. This award is given to students with outstanding commitment, improvement and creativity. Your incredible attention to detail, artistic vision and dedication stand out, making you a forerunner in this challenging field of design. We would also like to extend our warmest congratulations to Millie Macintosh for attaining the 2nd prize in the same category. Your drive, passion, and commitment towards the craft of tailoring is commendable and inspiring.
Congratulations to textile student Zoe Bartlett for being awarded the top prize in the recent competition “Morphology” an Interiors Project in partnership with Iona Crawford Atelier. Along with an internship Zoe was awarded a digitally printed fabric in her own design. Her unique and innovative design stood out among the tough competition of talented individuals. Credit is also given to runners-up Holly Forbes, and Stephanie Young who also won an internship.
Further award to be announced is The incorporation of Cordiners which will be presented to one of our textile students following their Leather Project accessories project inspired by the theme “Kinetic”.
Congratulations to Astrid Larsgaard Cairns and Carolyn Murchie on winning the Incorporation of Tailoring Award. The judges were impressed by their remarkable attention to detail, creativity, and ability to fuse classic tailoring techniques with cutting-edge technology. We are thrilled to have such incredibly talented students like Astrid and Carolyn at our institution and we look forward to watching them continue to excel in their future endeavors. Well done!
Overall, the competition showcased a variety of projects incorporating fashion, textiles, and accessories, highlighting the groundbreaking and cutting-edge work being produced by students in The School of Fashion and Textiles. Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up!
SPONSORS_
We would like to express our immense gratitude to all our sponsors and industry connections who have extended their support to The School of Fashion and Textiles. As we continue to strive towards excellence in the field of fashion and textiles, their contribution has been invaluable in helping us achieve our goals.
Firstly, we would like to thank the following sponsors for their invaluable contributions:
The Loading Bay and Wasp Studio for providing us with their venues, where we could hold our exhibitions and events. Your generosity has allowed us to showcase our student's works and display their talent to a wider audience. Tartan Model for lending us their models for our fashion shows. Sage Photography and Jamie Galaspie for capturing our events on film and ensuring that we have a record of our student's hard work.
Further thanks
We would also like to extend our appreciation to our industry connections for their ongoing support of various projects. including Rachel Eustace & Hayles McSporran for guest lecturing, Ioana Crawford on our live textiles project, La Fetich for their support on our live commercial project and Bussines Gateway.