In late November I was privy to experience the Curtin University graduating Fashion, Textile and Jewellery design ‘In Transit’ show at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal.
This show celebrates and showcases three hard years of ‘mess and stress’ which the students and their families have had to endure.
I was awestruck by the quality in design development, detail, craftsmanship, finishes and techniques which most of these students applied in their 6-piece catwalk collection.
Memorable moments included Elise Capelli’s delicate, handmade cloth that mixed symbolic shapes seen from the Victorian era. These shapes included a bustle to a modern lined jodpur pants, all divine.
Elise Capelli , photographed by Brenda Thompson
Amy Clarke’s range of eco-aware pieces drew from her fascination with architecture design. Clarke featured louvres and vent structured influences in her dresses, tops and skirts that were layered and cut to create a distinct range. An intelligent, considered range with Clarke using ethically and environmental materials, bravo!
Amy Clarke, photographed by Brenda Thompson
Alister Yiap’s ‘facet-nating’ show combined the notion of multi faceted personalities. The result layers of surface body chains and body armor. Yiap won the highly prized Jewellery Design Industry Award on the night.
Alister Yiap , photographed by Brenda Thompson
Gabrielle Watts already understands the importance of marketing her brand. Watts featured in the catalogue an excellent photo shoot photographed by Penny Lane and featuring Scene models Greta and Lisa. I found Watts’s awning shades, like her collection, a fun-take on Australia’s suburban features and fixtures.
Gabrielle Watts, photographed by Brenda Thompson
A collection of lovely, light weight felt accessories, which was developed from Kasamaphan Lourvanij’s favourite organic pattern then repeated, adorned the body from belts to arm ornaments.
Kasamaphan Lourvanij, photographed by Brenda Thompson
One of my favourite pieces from Jacqueline Payne’s collection was her funky headband meets visor piece. It was ornate and intricately cut. Whilst Avanthi Veronica Silva’s men’s hooded jacket was deconstructed and reconstructed for an ideal take on a modern street piece.
Using the tent material tensile Dan Andre ‘skinscapes’ showed adaptable and adjustable pieces which created new forms. A thought provoking and design considered work.
Strong geometric shapes, traditional textile designs influenced by Japanese and Korean cuture were Yoojin Jeong’s base to construct his collection.
Lauren Boyle collection was a significant moment in the night. Boyle’s was influenced by technology, closing the gap of man and machine in her collection of functional pieces. Cool mesh visors, strong prints and a very inventive electronic hood that had a remote control saw her work win the Emerging Talent Award, a prestigious and well deserved award.
Congratulations 07 Curtin Grad students you blew me away with your show. Good luck in the future and I look forward to reporting on your careers in the future.
