Clare Tough S/S 08 London

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The Designer: She studied textiles at Chelsea College of Art, graduating in 2001, and was awarded the RSA Student Design Masters Medal. After working with Kay Cosserat she discovered a passion for knit and went on to gain an MA with distinction at Central Saint Martin’s in 2004. In a time-honoured mark of success Browns bought her graduation collection. After producing her own label for a season she was discovered by EO Bocci and two became business partners in 2005.

The Collections: She uses knit in a thoroughly innovative and modern way. Natural and synthetic yarns are often combined to create unusual textures. Metallic rings or snippets of leather and suede are worked into a patchwork of different surfaces. Her shapes and colour blends are surprising. Inevitably the majority of Tough’s designs are hand-knitted.

News: While continuing to produce her collection she took a catwalk break last February – back on the boards this season. She adds a capsule menswear collection

Instant View: The Library in London; Maria Luisa and L’Eclaireur in Paris; Maxfields in LA and Penelope in Italy.

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I don't see why this collection deserves a presence at LFW...

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[Deleted member 82231]

I think there may be a typo in the thread title. Surely this is S/S 88?

 

[freakin_viet]

the horizontal multicolored print sweaters looks like it was taken from a rug!!

 

[Tinetush]

^I like the 'rug' fabric. ! Especially in the last two dresses
I'm not a fan of the rest of the collection though

 

[city girl]

There's some great 'street' wear

 

[jhaime]

A lot of urban references, however never liked Clare Tough, never understood all the media interest surrounding her, or the fact she managed to secure so many accounts worldwide in her first season....

this just instruments the doubts i had...

 

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