Feeling inspired!

Friday was the opening of the Chelsea degree show. However, as I was welcoming on the front gate as a student ambassador, I didn't actually get to look at any of the work then! Today I fixed that and went back for a good wonder round all the textiles exhibition. It's strange to think that in 2 years time, it will be some of my work showcased there! But anyway, enough of me. Here are some snaps of stuff I saw that got me excited and inspired. Pretty much everything was of an amazing standard though, and is so varied and different- get along yourself for a good nosey if you can!

this was a really fun, colourful collection. The pieces were unisex, as the project was all about equality and breaking down boundaries

Loving these slouchy trousers! 

 The lookbook seems like it was a real laugh to shoot- I love to see happy models!

Unfortunately the details haven't come out too great on this image, but this was some pretty stunning knitwear. With the florescent yarns running down the front, and the florescent pink stripes on the sleeves, it definitely caught my eye!

 Samples! Couldn't keep my hands off these. Different print techniques/finishes are a joy to look at and feel for the contrasting textures.

 digital print onto a shiny nylon. I need to test out this affect myself at some point!

I loved the concept of this project. Taking inspiration from their local allotment, the girl made garments/accessories for the different people she regularly saw their, and involved them in the design process, so each piece is highly personal- like this floral gardening jumpsuit!

 sample prints onto materials found in the allotment setting

 A bag for the beekeeper

Another amazing bit of knitting. I may be a print student myself, but this sure excites me!

These garments were beautifully printed- but it was the painted clothes rail that really made me smile..

Adriana Jaroslavsky's wonderfully bold dress collection

laser cut acrylic cuff tassels- YES PLEASE! (I'm always a fan of the playful approach)

 More tassel power

conceptual 'weave' pieces. It was great to see some 'weaving' that used laser cutting as a basis to create large, 3D pieces that can be assembled and reassembled. I can't remember this guys name, but he is heading off to do an MA at the Royal College next, so good luck to him!

strangely bizarre yet fascinating stitch pieces.

amazing textures on this dress

and finally- some pretty cool goggles/glasses!