Recent TweetsA series of photographs in which designer, photographer, model and makeup artist come together in collaboration.
Elisabeth’s innovative garments featured in a collaborative project in which model Verity experimented and interacted with the pieces to create bold statement images. Makeup artist Maddy Fearn was inspired by bold coloured light highlighting the face at different angles and used strong fuchsia creme pigment to create an exciting effect. The photographer Karen Hancock used lighting to create shadows enhancing the sculptural effect of the garments. The result is both imaginative and intriguing.
Photographer: Karen Hancock
Make-up & Hair: Maddy Fearn
Model: Verity Anderson
Artworker: Laurie Griffiths
The Autumn / Winter 2011/12 accessories collection features a variety of lambswool and merino wool hats and scarves. These unisex pieces are available in both neutral and vibrant colours and are comfortable and wearable. Elisabeth was inspired by the Op Art of Bridget Riley, whose paintings influenced the collection’s bold blocks of colours and stripes. Pieces are available to purchase from the webshop www.elisabethhamlyn.com
Photographer: Karen Hancock
Models: Derlee & Jono
Make-up: Maddy Fearn
My “Start at the End” collection is featured in THE BITE, a fantastic new fashion, beauty and lifestyle online magazine. Photography by Tony Wellington.
For “The Hamlyn Effect” article visit http://www.thebitemag.com/
Is the Void really empty?
A series of photographs were taken of garments from my “Start at the End” collection viewing them from another perspective and exploring the Japanese concept of “Ma” which can be loosely translated as “gap” or “pause”.
The model experimented with ways of stretching her limbs and head in different openings in the garments, which were created by the construction process. In this context the empty space can be as exciting and as much a place for exploration as filled space.
I wanted to question the static nature of a garment and the perception that is to only be worn one way. In examining the way in which a garment takes its form from the human body and how movement brings it to life I have a greater understanding of the relationship between the two.
I will be exhibiting at the biannual Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios.
Location
Studio E2J Cockpit Arts
Cockpit Yard
Northington Street
London
WC1N 2NP
Nearest Tubes: Holborn, Chancery Lane & Russell Square
Dates and times
Friday 10th June 6 – 9pm
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th June 11am – 6pm
Garments from my “Start at the End” collection will be shown at the “Under and Over” exhibition at Walford Mill Gallery in Dorset from the 14th May to 19th June 2011. The exhibition explores feminism and feelings of freedom, risk, insecurity, stress and the challenges of everyday life whilst also promoting work that is individual, challenging and quirky.
My Inferno Dress has been selected to feature as part of the Black Swan Arts Contemporary Craft Exhibition in Frome, Somerset from the 14 May to 26th June.
Photoshoot organized by Stylist Claire Wacey on 10th May at Southbank, London.
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Photography by Jarka Snajberkova
Styling Claire Wacey www.clairewacey.com
Make up Tara Mears
Models Alice French and Goda from Cosmic Model Agency.
It is always interesting when someone else styles my work because they see it with a completely different perspective to me. I especially liked the photos where the models wore strappy skin-tight body suits underneath my twisted strip dresses because they have a really refreshing quality and are styled so differently from how I imagined they could be. It has given me so many ideas with layering for my next collection.
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I am excited to announce I won the Clothes Show London Young Accessory Designer of the Year Competition 2010 in partnership with the Fashion and Textile Museum.
I was at the Clothes Show London from the 25th – 27th of June to showcase my winning brightly coloured, knitted and pleated scarf which is soon to be on sale at the Fashion and Textile Museum shop.
I was inspired by the work of Ricardo Legorreta, the Mexican architect behind the bold and colourful building of the Fashion and Textile Museum. After undertaking more research into his work, I was especially interested in the design features of the Hotel Camino Real in Mexico and in particular the structural form of a pink metal folded screen by the hotel pool. Initially, I experimented with folding and cutting coloured paper to develop my ideas further.
I then went on to experiment with pleated effects created by transferring knitted stitched on my Fine gauge Industrial knitting machine in cotton yarn, bright Neon Lurex and Lycra. This technique creates effects that reflect the sculptural, folded structure of the pool screen perfectly.
The entries were judged by FTM’s Commercial Director, Alison Lewy and Managing Director of Clothes Show London, Gavin Brown.
My “Start at the End” collection shown at Alternative Fashion Week 2010 in London
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Introducing Elisabeth Hamlyn’s range of contemporary knitwear inspired by the art of Origami.
The collection comprises innovative garments that are meticulously folded then hand stitched from squares of knitted fabric. The result is a combination of body conscious and beautifully draped garments with a sporty feel.
Bold blocks and stripes of fine cotton and viscose are distorted by the clever manipulation of the fabric. Frosted metallic and flashes of neon complement a fresh, modern palette of bright colours.
Introducing Elisabeth Hamlyn’s range of luxurious and unique knitted garments and accessories.
Drawing inspiration from the graphic posters of the Bauhaus period, Elisabeth has created a sophisticated anomaly between sharp, angular forms and a relaxed, comforting silhouette. Strong geometric shapes in combination with feminine ruffles and plaiting, create dramatic yet elegant contrasts. The collection illustrates exquisite design, tactile quality with luxury yarns and beautiful craftsmanship.
Accessories complement the bold palette of black and shades of grey with additional rich berry colours, midnight blues and crisp whites.
