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TUESDAY 20-03-2001
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Photos: Heather Gluys
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Hackney College has created a colourful collection of skirts, hats and
masks which tell the story of Spitalfields and its Jewish heritage. Helen
Watson's visionary body forming, extreme weather and man-made energy
collection of modern pieces is beautiful.
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Natasha Jerath's womenswear curves around the body in amazing fabrics handmade by the designer. Going back to where the wild things are, Funky Junk takes recycled goods and materials and turns them into elaborate, creative and fun designs for both men and women. Pavi Haaksiluoto's JOJK! collection offers "natural industrial womenswear from Finland". It focuses on angular, sleek shapes and experimental pieces.
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Southwark College use bold colours and an eclectic mixture of fabrics to create an Alice in Wonderland-style collection which includes foam tubes worn as a shawl, shiny robot shift dresses and elaborate capes. Lyndsey Barrow unites feminism with Buddhism to produce stunning red, yellow and golden orange smocks and layered robe dresses and flouncy skirts.
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Philippa Barlow focuses on comfortable pieces which are versatile and maximise freedom of movement. Key fabrics in this collection include felt and denim which she treats with dexterity and imagination. Barlow's graduated dresses with pockets and flaps are modern, edgy and wearable.
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