Fashion Show 2012

So as you all already know i was one of the organisers for the graduate fashion. this was a great experience where i had to learn lots of knew skills, in the organising events. it was a bit manic at times and very stressful. but well worth it in the end. so here are some of the backstage highlights of the show. And if you never managed to attend please click here to like our Grays models page and view all the photos from the 3 shows which were held over the 17th and 18th of June. 

The show was kindly sponsored by Profile hair salon in Aberdeen, Inglot Make-up and not to forget the fabulous logo which was designed and illustrated by Libby Walker. Please enjoy these photos and let us know your thoughts and comments.

Ashley J 

White Junk

So here we go again....ROUND TWO!

The STAG Duo are back with a vengeance with there second Pop- up shop "The White Junk Party" this event will be held at Korova, Bridge Street, Aberdeen between 1-6 pm on the 12th of November. It is £2 a ticket or £3 on the door and can be bought here or at one-up on Belmont Street. it is going to be quirky fashion event showcasing fashion designers, jewellery designers, vintage clothing and the most amazing cupcakes you have ever tasted made by yours truly Hannah Bakes Cakes!! So get your glad rags on and be ready to be style hunted by the in house photographer. This event will be the place to be before a great night out, where you can buy your one off out-fit and get you hair styled by Profile hair for the night ahead of you!

After the last pop up in August was such a success we cant wait for the next one as its going to be bigger and better. 

In August the Girls created the first fashion pop up shop in Aberdeen, showcasing fashion designers Jaime CJ, Laura Sherriffs and STAG's baby sister Fawned Of...which by the way I still want my mustard trousers pleaaaase... . Also on the list of ones to watch are Kiss My Kunst a fantastic t-shirt and accessory designers along with textile brand Feet and Tea mothered by Alison Bell. 

STAG stands for Scottish talent and graduates so the event is also used to promote recent graduates, so Stag see this as an opertunity to exhibit the recent works from Grays School of Art fashion graduates. The collection exhibited below is made by the lovely Carolyn Edmonson, inspired by Scottish fishwives. I wonder who will be next to show at the pop up shop....just keep thinking White!! 

Be there or be Square!!

Ashley J

fash@G Degree Catwalk Show

June the 2nd and 3rd saw the first ever Fashion Design (fash@G) Catwalk show from Grays School of Art, Aberdeen. Hosted at the Academy Shopping centre. It was two very successful nights, which showed the next up and coming Scottish talent. The first night was the VIP show, where Johnstones of Elgin, BP, International tartans and various other sponsors attended along with friends and family. 300 people were seated at each event and it was a full house each night.  

The Venue was Designed by one of the graduate student Ashliegh Brand, based around a quote from American Beauty:
"ITS HARD NOT TO BE MAD WHEN THERE IS SO MUCH FASHION IN THE WORLD." 

Ashliegh exhibited her garments around the venue, which was painted white with muslin covering all the windows and the floor covered in glitter. 

I was working Front of house taking guests to there seats, offering drinks. and when the show began i was a runner making sure all the collections were ready to go out and everything was running smoothly. 

Here are some back stages photos:

AMANDA MONTAGUE

SARA-LOUISE FULTON

EMILY BOGACZ

HEATHER GRANT

MAGDALENA ZAREBA

HAZEL LETHABY

LAWRENCE HO

SIAN PARKER

KIRSTEN MCDERMID

KAYLEIGH ARCHIBALD

At the End of the Show there was and Awards Ceremony

• David Nieper Award, Stage 3 Fashion, presented by Professor Paul Harris, Head Of Grays School Of Art. Won By: ASHLEY DUNCAN (me)
• CCS Award, Stage 4 Fashion, Presented by Christine Arnold-Solomon, CCS lecturer. Won By: JACQUELINE COOPER 
• International Tartans Award, Stage 3 Fashion, Presented by David McGill, Head Designer. Won By: MEGAN MCKINNON
• Fashion Student Ship Award, Presented by Kim Eason Head Of Fashion and Textiles. Won By: ASHLEY DUNCAN (me)
• Johnstons of Elgin Award, Stage 2 Fashion, Presented by James Dracup, M.D Johnstons of Elgin. Won By: DEBBIE MCLEOD 
• Fashion Student Achievement Award, Stage 4 Fashion, Presented by Gavin Gourlay, Manager of Visual Merchandising, PR and Marketing, John Lewis. Won By: SIAN PARKER

Overall both nights were a great success! Cant wait until next year when it's our Turn!! xx

Ashley J