Every month we like to showcase designers who have printed with us.
This month we are showcasing Katelyn Phillips designer for One of 4 the Label; Katelyn printed her graduate collection with us in 2014
What inspired you for your fashion collection?
‘Oxidation Spring/Summer 2015 was inspired by the organic forms and textures I found around the farm from the rusted tin sheds, twisting tree roots, shredding bark and the rugged wood piles.
Who is your favourite fashion designer?
Alice McCall. I love that she always has very theme based ranges from silhouettes to prints and even the styling.
Why do you think fashion prints are a good element to have in your designs?
I think they really create an amazing point of difference from other labels, can add another dimension to your range and allow you to express your design style.
What are your plans for the future?
In the process of starting up my own label ‘One of 4’, designing print based casual weekend wear for both men and women.
Images: One of 4 the labelhttps://www.digitalfabrics.com.au/showcase-one-of-4-the-label/
For the last Showcase for 2014 we bring you Watson Hicks the label by designer Madison Watson Hicks.
Madison Finished her studies this year at St George TAFE who printed fabric with Digital Fabrics for her final collection. We’ve interviewed her about her inspiration behind her prints and label.
This Months showcase we are featuring designer Fionnbharr Pfeiffer who printed with us earlier this year for his collection.
What inspired you for your fashion collection? My collection is inspired by ww2 special forces camo that I have collected from all over the world. Russian and Finnish ww2 snow camo played important roles in designing the final collection; also Whoopi Goldberg which is more of a political statement.
Who is your favourite fashion designer? Hussein Chalayan
Why do you think fashion prints are a good element to have in your designs? They are incredibly important in defining a designers style. It takes it to that next level of individuality and effort.
What are your plans for the future?
Working on my next collection of samples and production. I hope to live off my work, because I love and enjoy it.
Image source: Fionnbharr Pfeiffer
This Months showcase we are featuring student Anurati Krishnamurthy who printed with us for her uni project.
What inspired you for your fashion collection?
I was inspired by block printing and traditional Indian printing techniques. In particular I was draw to the motifs and techniques. I looked at a lot of Anokhi collections and researched how they printed their fabrics. Anokhi is a brand in Indian that has its print factory based in Jaipur, they still use traditional ways to dye and print material. They use traditional prints on contemporary silhouettes. My collection has contemporary prints and silhouettes while acknowledging Indian traditions.
Who is your favourite fashion designer?
Manish Arora
Why do you think fashion prints are a good element to have in your designs?
I think they enhance the design greatly while communicating the concept of the collection. Prints also unify and integrate the individual pieces to the concept and the collection as a whole.
What are your plans for the future?
I would like to do my Masters in Design, and I am currently looking at universities.
Image source: Anurati Krishnamurthy
This Months showcase we are featuring Womenswear Designer Alex Nguyen who graduated from Billy Blue college this year.
What inspired you for your fashion collection?
I was inspired by Alexander the Great. I love his courage and his determination.
Who is your favourite fashion designer?
Tom Ford and Alexander McQueen.
Why do you think fashion prints are a good element to have in your designs?
Fashion prints for me are soft wearable artworks that can channel the collection’s essence and can capture people interests in instant.
What are your plans for the future?
I graduated in March. I’m taking a break at the moment, so I’m creating a blog featuring my fashion illustrations and my prints. Maybe in a few months, I will go look for a job.
Image source: Alex Nguyen Email: alex.odin.nguyen@gmail.com