FINAL PHOTOGRAPH, BY DAVID LAM

BEADING IN PROCESS

The Beading Factory

The Front of the Sequin Top

The back of the dress in production

I've really enjoyed beading and sequining my collection in hindsight i probably would have done a whole beaded collection, but due to time that would have been near impossible! I find beading very therapeutic and when I'm not in college it is all i seem to do! I'm really loving the garments and how they are developing, the colours are looking amazing together!

DAVID LAM PHOTO SHOOT

Here are a few photos i took through each process of the day. The photo shoot went really well and my outfit looked amazing on the model Sophie, i was extremely pleased with the outcome and now just can't wait to see the final photograph!

INSPIRATIONAL IMAGES FOR PHOTO SHOOT WITH DAVID LAM

I love these images, the make-up is so vibrant and i love the way the colour is not isolated to just the eyes, i also love the artistic approach.

MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC - FALL 2010

'To celebrate the opening of Maison Moschino, the company's new hotel in Milan's Viale Monte Grappa, Rosella Jardini and her Cheap & Chic team changed up their show format, flying in British pop sensation Pixie Lott to perform and enlisting Italian actress Asia Argento to deejay. Instead of sitting in orderly rows, guests swigged Champagne and stood cheek by jowl in a clear plastic tent as models streamed past them. The concept, as the designer described it afterward, was "all of the different women who come out of the hotel." There was a "Chanel lady" in a bright pink tweed bouclé jacket and skirt, and an "Hermès lady" with a black Kelly bag perched upside down on her head. With Carla Sozzani's famous 10 Corso Como store just steps from the hotel, Jardini sent out "shopaholics" carrying shopping bags with "Full" printed on one side and the Moschino URL on the other. Those were just for show, but the designer did debut a new collection of luggage, dubbed "Lost and Found." There were even maids in black and white uniforms who playfully swatted the people lining their way with feather dusters.

In other words, this was trademark Cheap & Chic: nothing too serious, full of fashion in-jokes, and contagiously upbeat. To wit: The last model out sashayed by in a spangled shift dress with big block letters that read: "Fashion must go on!" Just in case it doesn't, though, it was a clever move for Jardini and co. to branch out with this new hotel.' -www.style.com

LULU GUINNESS INTERVIEW

The other day i had an interview for an internship with the bag designer Lulu Guinness, her company are looking for a design intern, the job is expenses paid and would require me to archive and explore their vintage collection, run errands, research for their up and coming collection. I think this internship would be great for me, it is one day a week and would give me access to another aspect of the industry, i have always been interested in designing accessories, it will also help me to further my contacts and give me a great insight to the running of a successful business.

The interview went really well, i'd previously emailed the design director Vicki my CV and brought with me my portfolio, and a box of textile samples. She was really interested in my work and what inspired me, we chatted for quite a while, the interview didn't feel very formal, we discussed designers and labels we liked and also holiday destinations.

At the end of the interview i felt positive, i would love to intern for Lulu Guinness, it will mean extra stress at the end of degree, but i think it would be worth it to gain contacts for my future.

TOILING LEATHER T-SHIRT

This leather t-shirt was an initial design i fell in love with, i really wanted to create a simple and sleek t-shirt but with a constructed sleeve that was angular i think i accomplished this with my toile, however as my collection has developed i'm not sure if this garment has a place in my final line-up.