Showing posts with label Julius Quinn Arthur. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Julius Quinn Arthur. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

University of Brighton graduate fashion show

Saturday evening saw the University of Brighton Graduate fashion show. Having been invited the "Industry show" [super exciting!], I unfortunately unable to see full collections from the textile designers including Daisy Newman and Seana Italia Redmond. However I did get to see collections from:

The almighty Julius Quinn Arther. Having seen the collection previously via shots from the fashion shoot, it was very exciting to see them in motion, like spotting a famous person you love as you walk down the street. Styled to the nines, the collection looked stunning.

Caitlin Price's collection for me was one of my favourites, her designs conveyed a beautiful contrast of functional coats and jacket with luxurious long jersey and silk skirts:
Caitlin also won the best catwalk collection. Snaps to her!

Bradley Dykes' collection for me was a big surprise, not his ability of course, I always knew he would produce something super cool and amazing [and in jersey], just adorning boys not girls. His prints were generated by taking stills from videos he made on his mobile and blowing them up before digitally printing them....

My favourite garm:

Hannah Louise Moores draws nice pictures, very nice pictures, some of these pictures have been transferred onto the garments in her collection. As I hate to admit it,[as a previous student of printed textiles for fashion] I don't wear print. I don't generally get excited by it, but this [especially the first look] I do. And the garms are pretty cool too.....

Mercedes Williams created collection which appeared to be collaged and cut up with great contrast in fabrics and shapes.....
check out the toggles on this baby!

Rachel Poulter's striking collection channels structural and architectural surface manipulation in forming shapes which cocoon the body, suggesting a protective nature to the garments.

Well done graduates, you did good!

Saturday, May 29, 2010

House of Quinn






Here are the looks from the debut House of Quinn collection designed by Julius Quinn Arthur.

Arthur, a recent graduate of the University of Brighton titled his collection, "DEATH BECOMES HER". The design incorporates his research of British taxidermy collections and the processes of creating a taxidermy specimen, complimented by the inner workings of the animal form, looking at muscle structure to inspire texture and surface manipulation to create a unique six-piece collection.
His long flowing dresses and contrasting structured jackets are part of the "Demi Couture" aesthetic. ME LIKEY


I interviewed Julius a couple of months ago, read it here

Sunday, March 21, 2010

The skull that glitters in gold.


This enchanting bird skull necklace was designed by fashion designer and close friend, Julius Arthur. He likes skulls, fur, black, gold and all that glitters and sparkles, all of which frequently have staring roles in his fashion designs and beautiful creations.
I managed to get hold of him to answer a few questions............

What inspires you?
Life, death and everything in between. I like to play with emotion and feeling.

What is your favourite thing you own?
I have two. One is a ring from my mother, she will always be important to me.
Two is a small skull charm that i wear everyday and reminds me of a girl I know.

What is the most irritating song in the world?
Betty Davis eyes.......... haha!

Who is the person most influential to you?
McQueen...R.I.P I don't hold many people within fashion or celebrity to be influential. My influence comes from my friends and surrounding.

where you when you heard McQueen had died?
I was sat at home, drawing my collection. I turned the news on and found out about it. It is very sad, and fashion and the world will miss him.

What is your favourite place in the world?
Cornwall, on the north coast. The views are so dramatic.

What is your favourite accent?
AMERICAN! you will defiantly win me over with that one.

What is your drink?
Vodka and D coke, with fresh lime. ( its dull but cant go wrong)

What was the last thing you bought?
weirdly enough it was a set of sheep vertebra for a hand bag.

How many pairs of shoes do you think you own?
Not that many now. I had a clear out. so about 10

How many fox tails do you own?
The collection is ever growing i have about 30 fur pieces.