Interviews

Astrid Andersen and Caroline Gardner

For our designs, we combined our expertise, fusing modern shapes and technical knitwear to develop a sportswear-inspired collection. read more

Cecile Bahnsen

My design was inspired by packaging and envelopes, essentially the deconstruction of a box, but I wanted to find a way to feminise these very masculine shapes. read more

Courtney McWilliams

My designs for UPS are a new take on the “rock” image with a kimono-style leather jacket, a loosely-worn silk printed t-shirt, and jeans with an original cut. read more

Damion Le Cappelain

The inspiration for my footwear design came from two contrasting styles; 14th century armour and modern sportswear design. read more

Kathleen Conners

My shoe design reflects utility and a combination of scientific and feminine lines. read more

Miyoko Kamijo

My design was inspired by capturing a single moment within fluid movement. I wanted to reflect the blur seen in a still photograph of an object moving at high speed.  read more

Poppy Cartwright

This couture piece for UPS was inspired by futurism, movement and femininity. read more

Robert Huth and Simone Sommer

Our designs were inspired by versatility, adaptability, and the urban landscape. We were also influenced by the notion of personal comfort while traveling and the idea of garments suiting particular needs. read more

Zara Gorman

My design was inspired by two differing ideas: the movement of airplane propellers and turbine engines, and the notion of flat-packing hats for transportation. read more