Design Week, Roca, Zaha Hadid, Fat, Biomimicry and IA

Don't forget to feast your eyes on our production work for FAT's latest exhibition at the Zaha Hadid designed Roca Gallery's current exhibition. Curated by Estudi Ramon Folch and Chris Lefteri, 'Designs by Mother Nature - Biomimetic Products' runs until May 24th, 2014.  

Gemma Williams and Vietnam receive Special Mention for International Fashion Showcase 2014 Exhibition

   

Giang Tu Speaks Out!

‘London Fashion Week opens my door to the world!’

This is what Giang Tu, a fashion designer from Vietnam, said about the International Fashion Showcase 2014 where his award-winning collection was featured. Co-organised by the British Council and the British Fashion Council to encourage and celebrate the achievements of young fashion designers, the International Fashion Showcase has been a highlight of the annual London Fashion Week. 

Giang Tu, who won the Aquafina Pure Fashion 2013 competition with a collection themed Embracing Water, said about his first trip to the UK: ‘I feel proud and lucky to have had such a great opportunity to meet such a talented group of designers from many countries. What was also important was the chance to see the vibrant London, one of world’s capitals for high fashion, with my own eyes. London attracts the best designers and brands in the world. I got to experience the unique vibes of the London Fashion Week and update myself with the latest trends of the fashion world. I would like to thank Aquafina and British Council for giving me such a precious opportunity.’

The collection that Giang brought to the International Fashion Showcase reflected the latest trends in the world and impressed exhibition participants by norms-defying cutting edge style, according to fashion professionals. Vietnam also received a special mention in the Curator Award at the awards ceremony.

‘It was the second time Vietnam has been invited to join this activity in the London Fashion Week. With an exceptional representation by Giang Tu, I believe Vietnam fashion is now better recognised among international audiences, especially those in London, one of the most vibrant cities in the world for fashion. We really hope that, via this kind of activity, greater opportunities will find their ways to the fashion industry of Vietnam, or in broader terms, the creative economy of Vietnam,’ says Le Anh Tho, Head of Arts and Creativity, British Council Vietnam. 

The British Council has been proactive in building links and supporting the creative economy in Vietnam, through sharing the UK experience and expertise as one of the world leading countries for creative industries. 

Cong Tri seems to like what he sees.

We've just finished installing our design for Vietnam's participation in the British Councils 2014 Fashion Showcase.

Designers Cong Tri and Giang Tu check out the display - lets hope it meets their approval. 

Nice page, with IA mention, in the British Council's International Fashion Showcase 2104 guide.

Fred Butler @ KK Outlet

 

Better photos soon to be on the site but here's a quick shot of the geodesic dreamcatcher we did for Fred.

Northampton Shoe Museum @ Royal Exchange

The design collaboration with Northampton Shoe Museum continues at the Royal Exchange.
Next up - the North - see a further incarnation at the Old Trafford Centre later this year.

International Fashion Showcase 2014 in progress

Our design for Vietnam at the International Fashion Showcase 2014 organised by the British Council and British Fashion Council, curated by Gemma Williams is well underway.  Looking forward to the opening do on Thursday!

The February foray in to fashion has begun

We designed some Portable Altars for Fred Butler's new exhibition, curated by Ryan lanji:

 TRAVELLING MAC FRED ON A Q-TIP FOR A TRIBE CALLED GUESS

 Opens tonight!!!!  Looking forward to seeing some powerful looks

See the preview in Dash magazine:

http://www.dashmagazine.net/1966939/travelling-mac-fred-on-a-q-tip

Crockett and Jones shout out for' My Favourite Shoe' Royal Exchange London

Where am I?

New signage design for the masses

Go see Hans Van Der Meer at the European Commission. On until Dec 20th

Install Archive take over Europe.

Where next?

'Off the Shelf' by Hans Van Der Meer at the European Commission.

Sneaky peak of the exhibition we designed and installed for Hans Van Der Meer at the European Commission, Europe House, Westminster, London.

                                                                                           

                          
                             
                                                 

                                                                           

Thanks to Harry Hardie at Herepress.org

What's happening in the New Soft Room we designed?

         Students build an astral temple through meditation with artist via Skype (of course!).

We made a travelling art case for Lissson Gallery.

    Lets hope one day we have some photos to show too.

Our 'temporary' New Soft Room is still getting some action.

    MA History and Critical Thinking lunchtime recitals. Yum.

My Favourite Shoe - filmed from a helicopter??

Westfield feedback station becomes the forum we feared.

All feedback welcome.

AutoCine causes instant intrigue in Bellinzona.

 
Swiss AutoCine instantly loved by old men and young children in Bellinzona, Switzerland.