Future of Fashion at The Cambridge Junction.

On Tuesday the 17th of June, the doors opened at the Cambridge Junction, to showcase, Cambridge School of Art’s, Graduation Fashion Show 2014. Fresh, aspiring, fashion designers had their chance to unveil their final collections, showing the public, not only their undeniable creativity, but also, the high standard of techniques that the designers have developed during their three years studying at Anglia Ruskin University. Giving these young designers the best possible chance at becoming, the future of fashion.

The Show was due to begin at 7:30pm, and by 7:20pm, most seats had already been filled! An array of family, friends and public, awaited and a buzz of excitement filled the venue, until the lights dipped and all fell quiet, and anticipation kicked in! Yasmin Greener opened the show, with her collection ‘Wonderlust’ and 15 more collections followed. All with their own unique qualities and a vast range of concepts. From the bright, pink, Womenswear collection ‘Cosmic Candy’ created by designer Layla Cheshem-Panam, with its futuristic minimalism, and clever use of the fabric Neoprene, making a youthful, fun, collection that encompasses the modern young lady. To the digital printing techniques showcased in designer Marissa Chu’s, collection ‘Digital Haze’. Which portrayed an element of Sportswear, combined with colourful mixed prints, inspired by movement and light. During the show, there was only one Menswear collection unveiled. This was created by talented designer Adrian Burac, The Spring/Summer 2015 collection ‘La Douleur Exquise’ was inspired by Romanian Folklore. Contrasting, colourful paintings and the mysticism of the occult, enabled the designer to develop a collection that portrayed strong impressions of darkness and light. With colourful printed t-shirts, and classic printed shorts, Burac was able to maintain a summer feel, within such a strong concept!

The final collection to grace the catwalk, was the beautifully created ‘Asteraceae’ collection by Designer Agnieszka Zabek. This Collection created for Spring/Summer 2015, conveyed the essence of femininity. Its use of surface textiles techniques, added softness to the elaborate cuts that were used. The designer used soft pastel colours of pink and blue, which helped to create a collection that any woman should be proud to wear.

Whilst the beautiful models sashayed down the catwalk, to an array of different styles of music, the audience looked on in awe at the collections, that these young designers had created. Family members looked on with pride, of how far these designers had come in the past 3 years. And this left one question... How far is there yet to go? Judging by the innovative creativity and beautiful craftsmanship skills, my guess is a long way. These talented designers can now move forward into an exciting new chapter, in their career within the fashion industry, which should welcome them with open arms!

Photography: Betinho Ribeiro