Beth Parkin, DMU Contour fashion graduate
Alternative Fashion Week 2014 features the most original and creative collections from forty fresh new designers with highly innovative ideas, providing a genuine opportunity to present new collections to the press, public and the fashion industry. A free service to designers provided by Alternative Arts, the Alternative Fashion Week supports independent, individual designers with inspirational ideas.
This year’s collection includes latex lingerie (pictured above), handcrafted playsuits, crooked knitwear, witchcraft couture, vintage glamour, digital print sportswear and men’s wearable art. For a list of designers taking part in this edition:
RABBAS ALI Colours Timeless and demure dresses, with exotic whimsicality
HAPPY V ANDRADA A playful, fresh and feminine summer collection
BABS BEHAN Playsuit Parlour Hand crafted playsuits and other frolicsome attire using recycled textiles
VICTORIA BRAMWELL Layering textures, clashing colours and quirky placement prints
JAY BRIGGZ A conceptual couture collection based upon witchcraft in late 15th and 16th century Britain
LOUISE BUTLAND Contrariety Rose Glamorous vintage silhouettes styled with a modern touch
MEGAN CROOK Crooked Knitwear Sophisticated fairisle knits using liberty fleece, mohair tweed and leather
REECE CURTIS-WALWYN Rcw Structured tailored garments with a twist
SIAN DOOGAN Textile focused garments inspired by underwater surfaces
ANIA DUDZINSKA Dud-Zin-Ska See-through fabrics with fleshy, hand knitted sweaters in irregular structures
MARIA FLYNN Emerald Angel Dark and decadent designs inspired by the evil queen from ‘Once Upon a Time’
GABRIELLA GAMBETTA Leatherwear collection inspired by the Gunther Von Hagens bodies exhibition
ORLA MC GARRY Orlamg A clean contoured collection that is easy to wear yet holds a hidden depth
MILES GLYN Strange-Loop Mythical, phantasmagoric and visceral jewellery inspired by scientific and ancient tales
JENNIE HAH A collection made using 100% biodegradable materials inspired by a birth dream
CHLOE HAYWARD Hatastic! Headpieces and hats using recycled materials that portray a youthful spirit
CATHERINE HUDSON High fashion, conceptual collection using rapid prototype & forward thinking materials
ZOE JERVOISE Jervoise Equinox Vintage design juxtaposed with a modern, wearable and desirable jervoise edge
DANIELLE JOHNSTON Djdesign An innovative leatherwear collection of classic shapes mixed with modern twists
LUCY JONES Lu Jones Bold men’s knitwear collection combines intense colour, texture and pattern
SABINA KOUSAR A sleek, modern collection
ANI TL LAM The story of a happy Chinese family going to a wedding
NAOMI LEWIS A bright, fun Knitwear collection inspired by childhood creativity and play
TINA LOBONDI Individually crafted one-off garments made from materials sourced from all around the world
SAIRA MIAN Vibrant neckpiece accessories inspired by global tribes using mixed media
ROMA MOSQUEDA Romantic evening womenswear
MARIANNA NARDIN Blackmirror Design Male officer uniforms matched with a sexy baroque lace top and bustles
ELEANOR RACHEL NOBLE Sportswear with digital prints, multiple shades of blue and clear pvc
LAUREN O’REILLY L o’r Energetic, playful garments that conjure a colour explosion and excite the imagination
BETH PARKIN Latex lingerie, body wear and corsetry collection
ZSOFI NORA PETO Urban, street style garments made from badges
CHARLOTTE READ Playful, sexy collection of ombre knits and dip dyed silks
TRACEY SAMPSON Cocoon suits, bold overcoats and oversized jackets in contrasting shaved textures
JILL SKULINA Jack (et) Recycled men’s suit jackets or blazers transformed into unique, one off wearable art
NATASHA SOMERVILLE Twisting and distorting stripes create an optic feast for the eyes
MARINA TOWNSEND Lanora T A comfortable and chic collection to be worn all year round
MOLLY TRUBODY A playful collection inspired by photographs by Vivian Maier and August Sander
MARIAGRAZIA URAS Japanese cuts embrace typical fabrics from Sardinia
CHUNG YAN YU Crystal Chung Interesting silhouettes and textures made from fabric manipulation for women
