Last night I had the pleasure of meeting talented knitwear designer Mary Callan (and her equally hilarious and lovely mother Mrs Callan) both before and after her stunning knitwear collection took to the catwalk at the Designer Night of Belfast Fashionweek.
Showcasing eleven looks on the runway, Mary Callan's collection displayed a variety of hand loomed cottons, lurex, yarns and merino wools. Featuring funky patterns including my new favourite word. Intarsia. A word I'd never knew existed but literally heard on repeat for the remainder of my evening. Blacks, whites, pale blues, lilacs and golds were prominent throughout in a variety of skirts, sweaters and dresses but the eye catching full-length rust chunky lace/yarn dress was certainly a standout piece. The perfect finish to an interesting and diverse line.
Then came Nor Lisa who brought a clear mission statement to Belfast Fashionweek. Spring/Summer 2012. Is. Here. Beachwear at its best. Black chiffon tops, body con and Swarovski laced dresses alongside colourful bikinis illustrated the Summer Sirens sure to be plaguing our shores this sunny season. Providing a night and day element for all. Including a standout red laser cut spitfire dress, a turquoise bird cage dress and a statement backless bright yellow floral print sleeved dress screaming sun, sand and several cosmopolitans. Certainly a hit on the runway. Helped by Uniquely Different's stunning statement jewellery to give it an extra wow factor.
Next up was Maria Cardenas who brought to the forefront the one fabric often overlooked for Spring/Summer. Linen. Perfect for those quick to get hot and bothered. Pastels complimented with shades of lemon, powder pink, mint green and cream. A mixture of looks adopted for a slightly more city break take on the seasonal approach accentuating the waist at every opportunity. Peplum dresses/jackets, wide legged trousers and high-waisted shorts to name a few. With kimonos and a halter neck top also proving to be a huge hit on the catwalk.
However something was missing. Where were all the prints? Fear not The Fairest of Them All has got your back. A collection designed and created by David Henderson, a final year textile and fashion design student at the University of Ulster Belfast. It was bold and unlike anything else on display proving rather gothic/Tim Burtonesque in both prints and style inspired by film and theatrical costume designs. Fairest also contains an interesting method of craftsmanship in the form of laser cut perspex, cotton sculpting, pva glue and water. Blue Peter ain't got nothing on you David.
Take a look at all the collections and more at:
www.facebook.com/marycallanknitwear
www.nor-lisa.com
www.mariacardenas.com
www.facebook.com/thefairestofthemall
Pictures courtesy of www.brendangallagher.com
Showcasing eleven looks on the runway, Mary Callan's collection displayed a variety of hand loomed cottons, lurex, yarns and merino wools. Featuring funky patterns including my new favourite word. Intarsia. A word I'd never knew existed but literally heard on repeat for the remainder of my evening. Blacks, whites, pale blues, lilacs and golds were prominent throughout in a variety of skirts, sweaters and dresses but the eye catching full-length rust chunky lace/yarn dress was certainly a standout piece. The perfect finish to an interesting and diverse line.
Then came Nor Lisa who brought a clear mission statement to Belfast Fashionweek. Spring/Summer 2012. Is. Here. Beachwear at its best. Black chiffon tops, body con and Swarovski laced dresses alongside colourful bikinis illustrated the Summer Sirens sure to be plaguing our shores this sunny season. Providing a night and day element for all. Including a standout red laser cut spitfire dress, a turquoise bird cage dress and a statement backless bright yellow floral print sleeved dress screaming sun, sand and several cosmopolitans. Certainly a hit on the runway. Helped by Uniquely Different's stunning statement jewellery to give it an extra wow factor.
Next up was Maria Cardenas who brought to the forefront the one fabric often overlooked for Spring/Summer. Linen. Perfect for those quick to get hot and bothered. Pastels complimented with shades of lemon, powder pink, mint green and cream. A mixture of looks adopted for a slightly more city break take on the seasonal approach accentuating the waist at every opportunity. Peplum dresses/jackets, wide legged trousers and high-waisted shorts to name a few. With kimonos and a halter neck top also proving to be a huge hit on the catwalk.
However something was missing. Where were all the prints? Fear not The Fairest of Them All has got your back. A collection designed and created by David Henderson, a final year textile and fashion design student at the University of Ulster Belfast. It was bold and unlike anything else on display proving rather gothic/Tim Burtonesque in both prints and style inspired by film and theatrical costume designs. Fairest also contains an interesting method of craftsmanship in the form of laser cut perspex, cotton sculpting, pva glue and water. Blue Peter ain't got nothing on you David.
Take a look at all the collections and more at:
www.facebook.com/marycallanknitwear
www.nor-lisa.com
www.mariacardenas.com
www.facebook.com/thefairestofthemall
Pictures courtesy of www.brendangallagher.com
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