The future of fashion is in safe hands, as Graduate Fashion Week showcased beautifully unique and intricate designs that suit a wide range of occasions, purposes, and audiences. In no particular order, here is a look at some of the hottest looks from the event.
1. Mimi Bendy
An outfit with contrasting colours can sometimes be too much, but this ensemble is the perfect way to counteract that. The softness of the top complements the jacket’s darker colours. But the skirt is the true main event of the outfit. The black tulle perfectly contrasts with the top and jacket’s tones, adding extra drama through the volume and layering.
2. Jeffi Rebello
Two-piece outfits are perfect for customizing any look, as seen with the blazer-and-skirt combination. The pin-stripe pattern adds elegance, but the colours of the ruffles and the deep plunging neck of the blazer make it fun and sexy. Each piece can be worn with different items, making it suitable for a more formal occasion or a night of fun, underscoring the pieces’ versatility.
3. Maeve Dean
Outfits that are all one colour can get lost in the crowd or lack impact, especially with some as monotone as white. Yet, this outfit perfectly uses structure and texture to create something dramatic and impactful, with the boning for the puffy skirt, ruffled sleeves, and pops of colour with the boots and blouse embellishment. It gives off vintage vibes but ultimately is modern and stylish.
4. Nawaal Joosub
Everything about this outfit screams creativity, boldness, and imagination. The whole piece is centred around structure, with the top using bold lines and rigid construction in a sparkly material that is matched with a crown. The softness and boldness of the black skirt perfectly contrast the bodice, creating separation but promoting unity of a look that isn’t for anyone who wants to blend in with the crowd.
5. Jiabei Zheng
Red is a daring colour and always stands out, making the details and creation of any piece so important. This outfit does that perfectly, combining different varieties of red material to add texture, and a long-sleeve top and short skirt to balance the different styles. Teamed with the red shoes and sheer tights that have the same colour tinge, it creates a complete look that is sexy, sultry, and sophisticated.
6. Florian Kirchhammer
Sometimes the key to making a statement is to take risks, and this outfit is full of them. To someone on the streets, it might look like a weird combination of a duvet-style top and a frilly pink skirt on top of jogging pants. Yet, it is a testament to the designer that despite all the clashing colours, fabrics, and styles, the thought that went into the design makes it look cohesive and stylish, showing off different trends in a unique way.
7. Kate Davidson
A red jumpsuit is a staple piece, but this outfit makes it anything but ordinary. From the beautiful, soft material, it is each design choice that makes it stand out: the halter-neck bodice, the textured pants, the sinched-in belt, and the dramatic sleeves. In particular, it is the only exposure coming from the shoulders that makes the look even more impactful by creating a sense of mystery and elegance. Paired with the matching hat and sunglasses truly completes the outfit, making it look like pure Hollywood glamour.
8. Haniya Bukhar
This dress evokes the idea of a flower as an outfit, with beautiful ruffling on the skirt to create a petal aura. The top bodice might seem simple with a darker colour, but the intricate material makes it a worthy companion to the skirt. Although there are many different colours, it doesn’t seem overwhelming and instead helps all the aspects of the outfit to look cohesive, especially with the dramatic textures seen.
9. Alice Rugman
The white lace on this outfit makes every piece extremely eye-catching, showcasing a sexy elegance throughout the ensemble. The underwear-style bottoms flow seamlessly into the lower design and are the perfect partner to the almost see-through top, which has a high neck to balance the exposure of the bottoms. It’s bold and sultry, using a colour normally associated with purity.
10. Poppy Pink
This outfit screams historical drama, combining colours, fabrics, and layering to create something that wouldn’t be out of place in the 1800s, but with a modern twist. The details in the stitching and material used elevate a classic look, and while it is dramatic, the cardigan is quite casual. It could easily be worn on a daily basis, mellowing out the look and making it appealing to more people.
11. Ellise Sissons
This dress is classic in so many ways and feels like it could be seen at a wedding or in a period drama set in the Tudor period, right up to the Victorian era. The use of material and the cream colour is classic and elegant, but with the floral corset and other embellishments, including the accessories, it adds more excitement and depth.
12. Rose English
A lot of the looks at the show used quite muted tones or focused on a singular colour, but this outfit was bold, bright, and beautiful. The colours seem like they should clash, but the tailoring of each piece and the different textures all blend together perfectly. In particular, combining block material and unexpected patterns is so eye-catching, making each inch of the outfit something unique.