Phoebe English, 23. Central St Martins
Your Design Background:
Internships at John Galliano, Paris, Diane Von Furstenburg, New York. Employment under the corsetier Mr Pearl.
What was the concept behind your collection?
It was based on the Symbolist, Max Klingers series of etchings called, ‘the paraphrase of the finding of the glove,’ they are works which depict a dreamlike relm where a lost glove comes to life.
What machine(s) did you use for your collection/ or what techniques did you use?
I used an 18th century lace making technique, in the form of crochet, drapery with fine knit and printed devore on lambswool.
Where inspires you?
Paris.
Why did you choose to go to csm?
because it allows so much creativity
Which was the most difficult garment to make out of your collection?
The two crochet dresses as they were so complicated to make and very labor intensive, just one narrow panel took 4 hours to make.
What have your highest and lowest points been during your degree?
The high points were working in industry and meeting like minded people at csm, low points have been running out of money.
What are you’re plans for your career after graduation?
I will be doing the MA at csm.
What advice would you give to students going into their final year?
Sell your TV! you wont have time for it!
What do you wish you had known at the start of university?
That it all goes so fast.
If you could work for any designer who would it be?
Alaia.
Describe your design signature in 3 words:
complex disciplined detail
Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years time?
I try and not thing about the future, its more interesting if you just let it happen.
4 Comments
July 21, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Wow ! Love the high neck and the knit/crochet with ‘fan’ inserts. . Alaia
should come knocking for some of these inspirational, intricate designs .
July 5, 2009 at 10:27 pm
this is really inspiring… i love the pattern and shape… exciting stuff…
July 3, 2009 at 12:02 pm
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July 2, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Love the dress in the 3rd pic, these are real master pieces!