Emerging SCAD Fashion Designers

I discovered a lovely little blog today -- the shopSCAD blog. Before I go on, I have to say something.

I am so excited to be attending the Savannah College of Art and Design this fall. The school and their students do such amazing things and I cannot wait to be part of such an amazing and supportive artist community.

And now I should explain shopSCAD. shopSCAD is a place for students to sell their work. Yes, that's right -- the school provides a forum for students to promote their work and sell it. Not only is there an actual, physical store, but students' work is also put up on the shopSCAD website for the entire world to check out. How awesome is that?!

Okay. Now back to what I was originally posting about. I found that shopSCAD has a blog, and I found a nifty little post about a book that's now published -- Emerging Fashion Designers. 10 SCAD students are showcased in this book, and I have to say their work is impressive. Incredible. Uh-mazing.

Again. I am SO EXCITED about SCAD!!! To be around such amazing work and inspiration -- gah, can't wait!!

Anyhow. Back to the fashion designers. Here are my favorite picks:

Inspiration: 1960s English mods
Materials: Cotton

I love this. I would totally wear this.

Inspiration: Economic consciousness, recycling and reusing products that otherwise would go to waste
Materials: Mosquito net and luggage tackle

Mosquito net?! Seriously! This is gorgeous. Stunning.

Inspiration: Dessert – cupcakes and cakes
Materials: Flocked silk

Love the inspiration. Love the dress.

Inspiration: This collection was inspired by the couture techniques and corset details of 1950s Christian Dior eveningwear and the sporty silhouettes of Moncler ski jackets and today's active sportswear. These influences combine for modern eveningwear silhouettes with sheer fabrics and body-contouring seams and voluminous jackets with couture details.

Materials: Wool, silk jersey, leather

The different textural qualities is amazing.

Inspiration: “My collection was about the past, men's empowerment over women. I wanted to demonstrate a masculine style in my very feminine designs, almost showing the breaking of the chains of the past's clutches. The outcome was to show women's equality with men.  I researched the 1950s style of dress, where my theory was most present. I used women of that time as my muse, including my grandmother. I considered all aspects in my inspiration, including the current economic state. So, to achieve this I went the green route, using men's tailored garments. This allowed me to experiment with textures and details in a couture-constructed garment.”
Materials: Men's tailored jackets, with emphasis on the jackets’ insides

One word: incredible.

Read the whole post here.