The design for the trench coat takes inspiration from the church of the Holy Family. Its loose silhouette based on 14th Century Spanish dress. The dress is coloured sea green � a favourite colour of that period and also reminiscent of Barcelona illuminated by thousands of sea-green lights through Gaudi�s church. Dali�s �Tuna Fishing� inspired the second piece, where images are overlapped to create a false illusion of reality. Also influenced by �The Metamorphosis of Narcissus�, the design is of a tailored jacket, which is one, but at the same time, two or three

�The Hallucinogenic Toreador� by Salvador Dali is the starting-point for these designs and the words that Salvador Dali himself wrote about Gaudi in the preface of �Gaudi, the Visionary� by R. Descharnes and C Prevost (Dorset Press, New York 1989): �It is a common error to think of bad taste as sterile, rather it is good taste, and is good taste alone that possesses the power to sterilize and is always the first handicap to any creative functioning.�

�I want to be everyone�/�yet I want to be no one. I want to say everything�/�yet I want to sit in silence. I want to know everything�/�I want to only know myself. I want to hear the lies�/�yet I want to know the truth�/

I am strong. I am willing to learn. I am someone. I see.�

These designs pay tribute to Barcelona�s sculptural landscape with its wonderful mosaics, brilliant colours, curves and metal works. Particular attention is paid to the roof of G�ell House in Park G�ell, the undulating mosaics above the market hall and the bench detail of the esplanade (which inspired the marbling effect of the textiles print). The Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus is reflected in these outfits, which are layered and printed with parts of Dali�s painting and incorporate a dream-like style and use of optical illusion and fantasy.

This collection is inspired by looking at plan drawings, in particular a drawing by Gaudi of a plan of a kiosk/public convenience for E Girossi. Parts of this are developed into prints and used within a strict colour palette for the first design based on Barcelona. For the second outfit pleated fabric is held together by embroidery as a development of the structured theme and this combines with unstructured stitch patterns to form a balance.

In these designs, Barcelona is seen as an infusion of colour with beautifully shaped buildings, in particular the Church of the Holy Family with its well-known lace-type architecture and Gaudi�s work in G�ell Park. Layered garments with patchwork and print designs create a delicate, romantic style. A modern twist is introduced, however, through asymmetrical hemlines and structured seaming. �Hallucinatory� pictures, inspired by Dali�s �Enchanted Beach with Three Fluid Graces� and �TheHallucinogenic Toreador� are referred to with moths as a sleeve pattern and eyes on the collar and cuffs.

Shallow depths: These designs explore the language of colour in its most dominant and vibrant form as the fabrics� colours defuse through each other when layered. Inspired by Dali�s paintings, Krishna Jethwa has adapted colour and shape to represent the overall concept. The surrealist style of juxtaposition is developed to encompass femininity � the multi-layered fabrics representing the many levels of the female psyche. The silhouette emulates the organic flow of Gaudi�s architecture and gives a new dimension to the body form. The tiering of fabrics confuses the eye as to where the body begins and ends.

The first design is inspired by Gaudi: the Dragongate-formed part of the dress is made entirely of felt, black on the outside with metallic effects and with a coloured mosaic effect on the inside. The upper part of the dress is made of coloured leather. The second design is inspired by Dali: made from classic men�s fabric (sponsor: Botto Giuseppe, Prato-Biella), the material is positioned in different ways to expose the cut of the suit. It is coloured in a graded way.

Paper collages are created using images dissected from unusual and old books to translate into digital prints. This is inspired by Dali�s out of context irrational use of everyday objects, misproportioned scale and symbolism, the many layers of the city and Gaudi�s use of �architectural collage� for embellishment and surface pattern. The two garments are designed to counteract with harmony. The Dali design is both soft and fluid to create a mysterious mood; the Barcelona design is crisper and more angular to reflect the urban landscape.

The first design takes as its source of inspiration Dali�s optical illusions and use of facial profiles. The dress is based on two faces entwined, creating the silhouette of the garment. Surrealism is kept as a focal point. Colours and fabrics are used to both contrast and complement at the same time. Gaudi is the inspiration for the second design, with a concentration on curved shape and form. The colours are bright and bold to reflect the energy of Barcelona.

The dress is inspired by Gaudi�s work, a pastiche of styles. The silhouette is a blend of Gaudi�s soft architectural curves and the passion of flamenco dancing. The right sleeve is made up of small, embroidered shells, which link back to Barcelona�s role as �consulate of the seas�. The jumper and skirt take inspiration from Dali�s �The Metamorphosis of Narcissus� and the detailing on the coat are clearly reminiscent of Dali�s trademark moustache. The coat is cut away at the front so that the small-bead eyes of the skirt can see!

This collection for men is designed to reflect their soft, new romantic side. The fabrics are lightweight, sophisticated and comfortable. For the clothes to remain understated is everything. The designs echo both the city of Barcelona�s architect with a light fusion of Dali�s work. Fabric choice is minimal, as is the colour palette. Appliqu� is a constant key element, allowing the detail to act in a slightly demure way, allowing the garments to be pieces of art to look at, but not too feminine to wear. Overall, the clothes are designed to empower the wearer.

These designs focus on layering and creative cutting. The wearer is encouraged to fold and tie the top layers of the garments to discover multiple options of shape to create a totally individual look. A child-like curiosity is needed. The prints are inspired by the optical illusions of Salvador Dali�s paintings and by Eric Satie�s music and cords. Reference to the work of both Dali and Gaudi is made through the attention to detail in the prints and the subtle detailing of the binding and topstitching. Lighter shades of the colour palette are used to enhance the overall silhouette and form.

The city of Barcelona is portrayed in these designs as vibrant, daring, romantic and beautiful. Antonio Gaudi�s legacy of sweeping curves, brilliantly coloured mosaics, dragons and twisted chimney stacks are combined with ideas from Dali�s work �Hallucinogenic Toreador� to form both a comparison and a drawing together of the masculine and the feminine. In the painting, Venus is composed of both man and woman. The shadow of a man�s face is part of Venus�s body. Using a romantic theme, the interpretation of the brief has characteristics that sum up the �self� of the designer.

Exploring a number of Dali�s paintings, especially �Galatea of the Spheres� and �The Hallucinogenic Toreador�, Florence Yiu investigates the idea of different collars layered and manipulated to form an image of a rose-like flower. Colours are inspired by the two breaking points of the day � dusk and dawn. The designs take inspiration from the traditional gothic cathedral and Antonio Gaudi�s work. The broad shoulders take reference from corridor arches inside Casa Mila and the centre closure of the short jacket from the cathedral�s ceiling.