BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Menswear
Look Book Location: lightship95 photographer: Sam Copeland Stylist: Sophia Probett models: Greg, Ty @ select and Danny @ lcf st LCF Annual 2013 Photographer, Hype D Creative Direction, Rob Phillips Beauty, Pace Chen Model, Danny @ LCF St Press Release The image of pirates conjures up images of childhood icons such as the infamous Captain Hook, Long John Silver or even the more recent Captain Jack Sparrow. However pirates, to some, will conjure up a different image and a very different kind of nautical buccaneer. For SS13 Michaelyn Thomas-Coxon has taken inspiration from dusted off super 8 footage of 60s pirate radio renegades to create a playful and practical debut collection. The joie de vivre mix of bright prints, oversized jackets and hidden nickel hardware detailing create a new psychedelic twist on 'nautical'. The collection is highlighted by the use of bright hues and kaleidoscopic floral acid prints. The vivid rust red and teal compliment murkier tones of blue grey, navy, green, peach and yellow, to form a vibrant balance of colours reminiscent of 60s photographs and still Super 8 images. The print which draws from acid rock album covers and vintage prints, adorns simple staple pieces such as t-shirts, trousers, shirts and bags, generating warm layers of interest through out the collection. Michaelyn has also designed and developed her own silicone screen print technique which she has used in acid yellow almost as a highlighter on dry suit style roll neck jumpers. This technique inspired directly by the grip on boats and the rubber of wet and drysuits, shows the experimental nature of her research and extent of personal creative investigation. Her outerwear garments have been carefully designed using technical fabrics and techniques to ensure practicality as well as a strong aesthetic. Chrome nautical fastenings have cleverly been integrated into the designs adding interesting details which compliment the simple shapes of the outerwear pieces. Frosted vinyl pieces add a layer of translucence, generating an alluring array of textures and colours. The collection has a ready for anything vibe, illustrated clearly in the moving images lookbook. http://issuu.com/michaelynthomas-coxon/docs/blow_me__ss13 http://issuu.com/michaelynthomas-coxon/docs/workbook_mthomas-coxon Press: http://blog.trendstop.com/2013/05/gfw-ones-to-watch-michaelyn-thomas-coxon/ http://www.mixmag.net/fashion/fashion-news/eyes-wide-open-for-michaelyn-thomas-coxon http://milkandblue.com/following/sophiaprobett.com/Michaelyn-Thomas-Coxon-SS14-Look-Book http://blog.stylesight.com/denim/isko-x-london-college-of-fashion Website: http://michaelyncoxon.wix.com/michaelynthomascoxon#!contact/c24vq