A passion for fashion As THSU’s summer courses came to an end
the students showed off their tal
for another year,
ents in a spectacular showcase.
Nang!’s Mhairi Wyles has the low-down on the amaz ing catwalk show A sizzling hot Thursday evening in August didn’t hold anyone back from heading to Spitalfields Market in east London to watch the see Tower Hamlets Summer Showcase 2009. Everyone was eager to in part taken had who ls individua the amazing talents of the young music, dancing, painting and fashion summer courses. The fabulous designers of the fashion show collection may not have had much experience in designing, but their collection graced the runway with simplicity and sophistication. Intense lighting and fast music created an energized atmosphere causing casual passersby to stop and watch as if they’d been swept along by the luxurious fabric. The show smashed my expectations and rocked with brilliance. Although the designers had no idea of next season’s trends, there were remarkable similarities. The delicate, well-crafted denim is a jumpsuit with the simple detailing of only one pearl white button lly beautifu and printed gold fierce good example. There was also a tailored suit - its fabric rough, with an embroidered bird on the back. And there was a beige trench coat wrapped tightly around the waist, emphasising the feminine body, with silver chains hanging around the shoulders. This flawless collection involved attention to simple detail, classic fabrics and the enhanced feminine form. There were dropped waists, over-sizing and prominent colours which showed off the skill and passion of the designers’ work. An enthusiastic crowd roared comments of praise and burst into a thunderous chorus of applause as the models walked down their an runway. Then, as the light dimmed and the fashion show came to evening. hot the into back away end, the passersby casually drifted
Must-have accessories! By Nang!’s Billie Waller Bag, Jane Norman, £10
Bag, ASOS, £15 Knit beret, New Look, £6
Boots, New Look, £50
Necklace, New Look, £18
Clutch bag, New Look, £10
Hip belt, ASOS, £12
Bangles, ASOS, £14
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Gloves, New Look, £6 Flower studs, New Look, £6