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Congratulations to Swarovski competition winner Nadezhda Fedotova

May 16, 2012

Nadezhda Fedotova with her winning design

The competition is part of Swarovski’s decade-long sponsorship programme with CSM. It involved students on BA Jewellery Design working within one of four themes, Berlin, Istanbul, Fiction and Luminescence.

The panel of judges included Nadja Swarovski, jewellery designer Hannah Martin, and In Detail blogger Beanie Major who reviewed the finished work last Friday at King’s Cross.

Nadezhda Fedotova prize-winning design was inspired by ceremonial African masks and Voodoo relics. She created a multifunctional magnetic bracelet/necklace in brass and carved wood, set with Swarovski Gemstones. Second prize went to Joann Hong (Istanbul) for her feathered neckpiece, set with Swarovski Elements, which wraps around the wearer like smoke tendrils from the sweet tobacco smoked in Turkish harems. The award for Best Use of Gemstones and Best Use of Crystal went to Eleonora D’Ottavi and Esna Su respectively.

Giles Last, Senior lecturer in Jewellery at Central Saint Martins said:

“We have been delighted to work with Swarovski over the last ten years, developing an excellent example of a collaboration between Education and Industry. It is always fascinating to see how the students respond to the challenge and we look forward to continuing this productive and meaningful collaboration in the future.”

All the winning pieces are on display at Central Saint Martins until May 18.

Visit the BA Jewellery Design course page

Zuleika Penniman showcases her Berlin-inspired neckpiece

Originally posted on Central Saint Martins Snapshot blogNews » Central Saint Martins Snapshot blog.

MA Fashion Curation and Carnaby Book Exchange

May 15, 2012

Carnaby Book Exchange

The Carnaby Book Exchange is a space where you can pick up a book, relax in an armchair and explore the vast expanses of fashion, travel, music, photography and design, to name but a few topics. You are able to leave a book that you have read, and in return take one away from the space for free!

The project, located in Kingly Court just off Carnaby Street, has been curated by MA Fashion Curation students at London College of Fashion.

Originally posted on Snapshot blog at London College of Fashion.

Deepan Sivaraman: National School of Drama, Delhi

CCW PhD student Deepan Sivaraman is currently showing his final research project at the National School of Drama in Delhi. The theatre performance, based on Alfred Jarry’s Ubu Roi premiered on 14th of May followed eight consecutive shows open to the public.

Deepan was also recently nominated and received an award for Best Theatre Direction by the Keralan Government for his contribution to the field, the award ceremony took place on 8^th May.

Originally posted on Chelsea Blog » News.

LCF takes part in Copenhagen Fashion Summit

May 11, 2012

The Copenhagen Summit main hall

LCF’s Centre for Sustainable Fashion attended The Copenhagen Fashion Summit, the world’s largest conference on sustainability and fashion.

During the events, LCF was praised for its work with the fashion industry. Two recent MA Fashion and the Environment graduates were singled out - Katie Ledger and Emma Rigby (now an LCF PhD student) – as well as the work of Helen Storey, Kate Fletcher and i-Sustain. Another current student, Coco Noordervliet, was also on stage and spoke as part of the Youth Fashion Summit.

The Youth Summit brought together 80 fashion students from across Europe, including six from LCF’s MA Fashion and the Environment, to vocalise demands for the fashion industry. The proceedings were led by Peter Ingwerson of Noir and Day Birger & Mikkelsen and Dilys Williams, Director of Centre for Sustainable Fashion, in conjunction with KEA Copenhagen School of Design & Technology.

Originally posted on Snapshot blog at London College of Fashion.

LCF pays tribute to Vidal Sassoon

May 10, 2012

Everyone at LCF was very sad to learn today of the death of one of the world’s most iconic and acclaimed hairdressers, the wonderful Vidal Sassoon CBE at the age of 84.

Last year Vidal Sassoon was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by University of the Arts London at whose graduation ceremony he addressed LCF students via a filmed interview conducted by Head of College, Professor Frances Corner, OBE.

Mr Sassoon was a loyal supporter of LCF and worked tirelessly to support new talent both in hairdressing and fashion. LCF students and staff were lucky enough to be able to welcome Sassoon to the College in 2009 when he met with Foundation Degree Fashion Styling and Photography students and launched Cuts, Curls and Crimpers, a year-long celebration of hair.

It was a great privilege for all at the College to be in his company, a truly generous, warm and inspiring man and we know that his ground breaking work will be celebrated and studied at LCF for years to come.