Arts Thread: The Next Wave Of Womenswear Talent From The Royal College Of Art

The Work in Progress exhibition is an annual window on the emerging talent currently studying on the prestigious postgraduate courses run by the UK’s Royal College of Art. Examples of work from all of the current fashion and textiles students were displayed from January 11-18 2012, in a free, exciting and inspiring show. In this first post, ARTS THREAD chooses some highlights from the womenswear fashion students.

Dramatic statements and a general air of exuberance emerged strongly as an overall trend. The global economic crisis grinds on, but the exhibition revealed an optimistic and even extravagant view of the future of fashion.

Second year fashion womenswear student Trine Hav Christensen’s work was a great example of this flamboyant flavour, with bright floral prints, lace, metallics and applied kitsch fake flowers all in her mix. Knitwear specialist Xiao Li’s bright, boldly patterned jacket stood out, as did Rebecca Thomson’s extravagant fur and leather jacket evoking rock star excess.

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[Written by Joyce Thornton. Originally published on the Arts Thread blog. Republished with kind permission.]