Emma Scott

Being a print student, it wasn't often that I got to see the work of other textile specialisms, so when people started to display their final degree show projects it gave me a chance to take a look around at what embroidered textiles, weave and knit specialisms entailed. I came across Emma's embroidery work and was immediately attracted to her project's simple yet distinct display, trend considerations and exciting materiality choices.

The designer's work has a strong personal style, and takes a comtemporary, geometric slant on traditional embroidery. The ideas for Emma's final collection of handmade beads developed after initally experimenting with ice cubes and capsules, and continued to progress in terms of composition and aesthetic after researching modern architecture. Carefully resolving the facet inspired beads, Emma's final main choice matter of hand rendered resin has been embedded and coated with varying metallic and matte materials that give a subtle luxury feel, that really intice you to look closer. Below are a few of the beautiful final beads from Emma's collection.

  

 

Website 

To see even more Emma's beautiful embellishment creations, visit her website: http://emmalscott.tumblr.com/
Location
Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, Birmingham

All images shown copyright Emma Scott, please to not use without permission of or crediting to Emma Scott

America Count Down

I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful, sunny weather! Unfortunately, I have been either working or stuck in my flat, which has decided to convert itself to a wood free sauna! Currently saving every penny I can for my travels, I am trying not to leave my flat so not to be tempted by the call of the pub or the Bullring. This makes me very sad, but in the end it will be so worth it.

However, today, I can not believe, is exactly 6 weeks until I leave for America! I am excited beyond words! And this excitement has overwhelmed my willpower not to shop, thus the t-shirt purchase below. Although I will probably melt in its thick black fabric, I've found the cropped style really easy to pair with anything from simple denim shorts to high waisted trousers so will be a good diverse piece to pack. The aztec joggers I'm wearing  are also  a favourite  of mine, the ultimate piece for both comfort and style. Again, I will probably melt from the heat in them but I will defintely be finding room for them in my case.

Finally, I just need to say these are absolutely the most comfortable sandals I have ever worn. Made from real suede, it literally feels like I don't have shoes on, but the lace up style means they work as well for the office as they do for the beach! Let me know what you think...

Outfit
T-shirt: Riverisland £15, Joggers: Topshop £25, Necklace H&M £5.99, Clutch Bag: Primark £5, Sandals: Ecote at Urban Outfitters £30
Location
Warstone Lane, Birmingham

Nicola Brighton

I've always been a huge fan of Nicola's work, right from the first year of university, and her Final Major Project certainly did not disappoint. Designing a digital collection of womenswear scarves, Nicola focussed on tropical blooms, jungle foliage, bejewelled prints and brave, vibrant colour after being inspired the WGSN S/S 2014 trend Next Nature.

The designer's combination of photography, hand drawn illustration and hand dying, has been developed in to an expressive collection that bursts with creativity and a sense of bohemian, with a futher element of luxury through the use of silk as the base fabric choice. I really hope she approaches Topshop, as I think the style really suits the brands on trend aesthetics, and would definitely fly off the shelves next summer! Below are just some of the many beautiful final digital scarf designs by Nicola.

 

Website
To see even more of Nicola's vibrant designs, visit her website: http://nicolabrighton.tumblr.com
Location
Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, Birmingham

All images shown copyright Nicola Brighton, please to not use without permission of or crediting to Nicola Brighton