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A student at Central Saint Martins who was to represent TEAM CSM (Central Saint Martins) at the “Two Rivals. One Catwalk” fashion show had been asked to pull out by one of his tutors. Upon hearing the news that the student was to show a collection at the event, tutors subsequently "banned" him from doing so because, “CSM don’t want to be on the same catwalk or associated with London College of Fashion”.
Is it snobbery and arrogance that Central Saint Martins are doing this? Is it fair to not allow a student to exhibit their creations? Both colleges are under the same umbrella of University of the Arts London.
The “Two Rivals. One Catwalk” event is about bringing together designers past and present from Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion celebrating the different approaches of cutting edge design from two of the most prestigious colleges in Europe.
Is it snobbery and arrogance that Central Saint Martins are doing this? Is it fair to not allow a student to exhibit their creations? Both colleges are under the same umbrella of University of the Arts London.
The “Two Rivals. One Catwalk” event is about bringing together designers past and present from Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion celebrating the different approaches of cutting edge design from two of the most prestigious colleges in Europe.
designs by Kate WilliamsKate Williams, a former graduate from London College of Fashion and who will be taking part in the show believes it is unfair for CSM to hold back an opportunity for their students to exhibit their work.
“It’s important to be supportive of designers that are coming out...it is quite sad that a school would hold someone back from exhibiting their work…any exhibition for a student to get their name out is only good…getting them out there and getting them seen.”
A few years ago, influential individuals at Central Saint Martins tried something similar with the very first “Two Rivals. One Catwalk” fashion show but the event was championed by the Dean of University of Arts London. The Dean saw it as a positive event for designers to showcase their work in such a setting.
“It’s important to be supportive of designers that are coming out...it is quite sad that a school would hold someone back from exhibiting their work…any exhibition for a student to get their name out is only good…getting them out there and getting them seen.”
A few years ago, influential individuals at Central Saint Martins tried something similar with the very first “Two Rivals. One Catwalk” fashion show but the event was championed by the Dean of University of Arts London. The Dean saw it as a positive event for designers to showcase their work in such a setting.
designs from left to right: Ada Zanditon, Phoebe English, Jasper Garvida and William TempestSome of today’s brightest designers who have taken part in previous, “Two Rivals. One Catwalk” fashion shows are now making waves in the fashion world. Phoebe English (CSM), Jasper Garvida (CSM), Ada Zanditon (LCF) and William Tempest (LCF) are some of the hottest names in fashion right now.
“Two Rivals. One Catwalk” fashion show is on Monday 7th November. Tickets are now on sale from www.playtimecustomised.co.uk
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