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·18 October 2024
The year 11 Textile Design pupils visited the design museum on the 7th February to see the Waste Age: What can we do? exhibition which explored resourceful solutions to waste. The exhibition showcased designers who create carbon negative fashion. They then visited the Amy Winehouse Beyond the stage exhibition which celebrates the legacy and creativity of Amy Winehouse. There was an amazing collection of over 30 performance costumes showcasing her iconic look. The pupils then went on to Dover Street Market, a multi-brand retailer in Haymarket stocking over 100 designer brands over 4 floors created by Rei Kawakubo of the Japanese fashion label Comme des Garcons. The brands include inspirational designers Molly Goddard, Simone Rocha, Junya Watanabe and Raf Simons. The pupils had the opportunity to investigate a range of design ideas to inspire their design work.