The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2020 - Issue 27

bite fashion BETHANY SIMMONS Bethany Simmons looked to death, regeneration, and new life as the key inspiration of her collection, using nature to illustrate her knitwear garments of draped houndstooth skirts and matching tops. Knitted ruffles tiered down a black skirt and covered a black jumper, adding a 3D element and contrasting flat colourful asymmetric cardigans in warm mustards, forest greens, and soft lilac. AGNES FARMER Agnes Farmer presented a womenswear collection with roots deeply inspired by teddy girls and post-punk fashion. Long slouchy silhouettes were offered through mustard checked duster coats, wide-legged linen trousers, and formless sheer tulle dresses lay- ered over jersey tops and printed jumpers. Frayed edges added a roughness in amongst hits of delicate details. A red trench coat stood out with a matching red drawstring dress paired with an obscuring tan bucket hat that added an edge to each outfit. ROSIE CALDWELL Drawing influence from western attire, Rosie Caldwell explores a denim narrative. With an abundance of feminine lines and flattering silhouettes, piping details harked back to the staple cowboy denim jacket. While trousers resembled chaps, composed of different fabric panels, patches of paint added a unique surface design element in amongst the use of lace and checked denim. Prairie-style dresses offered a feminine element paired with miniature saddle style bags and styled with cowboy hats. AMY OSGOOD With a key interest in Barbara Hepworth’s garden in St Ives, Cornwall, Amy Osgood channelled florals and mark-making in the development of her knitwear collection. Fruity stripes and knitted frills added a playful element to oversized slouchy cardigans, featuring statement floral embroidery. Accessories added an element of sweet chic, through lace collars, matching headscarves, and big rounded sunglasses. ELLIS CHEN Taking inspiration from ‘70s punk and her family heritage, Ellis Chen combined the two in an all-red collection titled ‘Journey to the West’. A mix of volume and structure explored through different materials, with woollen capes and ponchos being key styles which both featured statement Chinese knot closures and harnesses, layering over swathes of tulle and punk plaid trousers. The collection was pulled together through matching lantern bags. TIANYU LI Recipient of the Fashion Direction Award handed out by fashion designer Malan Breton, Tianyu Li explored conceptualism and functionality. With his starting point leading from a series of dreams, he used tailoring as a method of expression, utilising gathering and ties to create unique shapes and details within an oversized jersey top. Carefully placed cutouts added unique details to grey jackets and longer garments. A statement feature showed a fabric face placed at the waist of an asymmetric dress. www.southampton.ac.uk/wsa