For London Fashion Week we decided to host an event to combine some of the creative talent of Bermondsey Street collaborating on a unique catwalk show.
We have always been fans of our fantastic neighbours at London Glassblowing, who champion a craft and art form which centres it’s values around individuality, quality design and creativity – values we here at Susie Stone share implicitly.
For a long time we have suggested a collaboration of some kind between our adjacent studios, however it was not until local stylist Hannah Jean suggested a special art and fashion show that we really got our thinking caps on!
We immediately loved the idea of using my bespoke garments with their beautiful glass work to create a fabulous, couture catwalk show! With Hannah’s eye for styling, our tailored garments and a range of jewellery and artwork from the Glassblowing studio we knew we were on to a winning combination…
So to launch London Fashion Week, we jointly hosted an evening at our studios which involved drinks, art, fashion and the most extraordinary catwalk that has ever graced Bermondsey Street!
We combined my new fabrics, colours and designs for the season ahead with bespoke artwork and jewellery from London Glassblowing to create unique looks for each model. I absolutely loved the drama of the larger glass ‘swan neck’ pieces that were created especially for my bold, bright garments such as the burnt orange ‘Liz’ dress and the mohair cape. This was contrasted with the delicacy of the necklaces and bracelets made from beautiful, tiny clusters of glass, which looked simply stunning next to the more detailed designs.
Most of all it was lovely to showcase both of our adjacent studios as we inspire each other’s work on a daily basis. To be able to show their artwork in the intimate space of my studio and take my bespoke clothes into the industrial space of their glassblowing workshop was a unique opportunity and the most fun I have ever had doing a catwalk show!
All images courtesy of Alessandro Costa Photography www.alessandrocosta.com
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