2011 FASHION FUTURES 1: CENTRAL LONDON

The first Fashion Futures 1 project of 2011 took place from 11th - 15th July at Hackney Community College.

Fifty Year 10 students from schools across the boroughs of Hackney, Islington, Camden, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster took inspiration from the East to create a collection of Japanese inspired designs.

“It was so much fun and very useful – it will really help my GCSEs.” Junaki, Mount Carmel

“I have learnt more in this week then I have in my whole life.” Samra, Harwich School

“I have learnt that there are more careers in fashion then just being a fashion designer.” Jacqueline, Our Lady’s Covent High School

“I loved customising the t-shirt and making a skirt – it really made me feel confident about sewing and styling. The tutors were fantastic!” Flora, Our Lady’s Covent High School

“I enjoyed making the skirt from scratch – it was fun and involved being both creative and using the new sewing skills I had learnt.” Sienna, Sion-Manning