One To Watch – Klue by Kelly Ann
Written by Emma Brandon
Eclectic, unconventional and contemporary is how she describes her designs, but truly beautiful is another. Kelly Ann Garforth seems to have craftsmanship down pat, producing what all women want in a classic, sophisticated way. After studying at De Montford University and graduating in 2009, Kelly Ann has edged her way into luxury swimwear and ladies fashion by producing timeless pieces of art within her garments. Her passion for fashion shines in her designs and oozes creativity in every new collection.
Her latest Autumn/Winter 2011 collection – Flutter-Bye- is KLUE by Kelly-Ann’s third fashion collection, and is simply breath taking. In her words ” its a collection that was inspired by the theme of metamorphosis the transformation from a cocoon to a butterfly, drawing on the view point that life is about a constant metamorphosis of change”
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David Koma’s future tribe
The relationship between futuristic body conscious garments and tribal influences was the main theme of David Koma’s spring 2012 catwalk presented during London fashion week. The designer, known for his innovative approach to architectural forms, presented a very interesting body con silhouette. The collection constructed with the devotion to top to toe tribal amazement, reveals all body patchwork attributes including body art motifs and tattoo prints.
The sharp silhouettes bear a striking resemblance to Polynesian warriors. The line brings captivating perspex fabrication layers and geometrical statements of body-garment connection, leather detailing, kiltlike pleats, and structured sandals. The collection even if minimal with monochromatic white versus black composition accentuated with pink, bright yellow, turquoise, petrol green, sustains a very significant message behind it.
