My first article for Fashionotes.com

EMERGING DESIGNER: KIRSTY WARD

By magel on October 13, 2011

 

Vogue.com named her one of their ‘Designers To Watch’ in 2011, Elle.com.uk labelled her a ‘Rising Star of 2011’ and Selfridges selected her as one of their ‘Bright Young Things of 2011’. FASHIONOTES thinks it’s time you got to know a little more about Britain’s emerging designer Kirsty Ward!

Born in Oxfordshire, England, Kirsty completed her B.A. in Womenswear in Manchester before going on to undertake the prestigious Masters in Womenswear course at Central Saint Martins. It was there that she developed a strong preference for unconventional structures and her emphasis on form. Graduating with distinction, Kirsty was quickly hired to design for Alberta Ferretti in Italy. A year and a half later, Kirsty launched her own label in 2010.

And how do you recognize a Kirsty Ward design? A merging of jewelry and clothing are at the core of her collections. She loves “huge metallic, sculptural necklaces with contrasting elements” because “they mix everyday hardware with precious items such as crystals and silks.” Contrasting yet complementary luxuriously sheer fabrics form the eclectic nature of Kirsty Ward’s designs and this is what really makes her stand out from the crowd.

Her S/S 2012 collection was showcased at London’s Somerset House during London Fashion Week last month, and by the looks of it, we haven’t heard the last of Kirsty Ward yet. Better keep a close eye on this one!