WINNER OF THE IST FAD GRADUATE COMPETITION
URBAN-CLASSICS

A student from Central Saint Martin�s has won the 2001 FAD Graduate Fashion Competition. Eyuuki Iyamamoto took his inspiration from the architecture of Canary Wharf for his designs. Colour, line and texture reflect the Wharf�s metal constructs; the resulting garments are tailored, rich and elegant. The judges commended not only Iyamamoto�s innovative and creative designs, but also the translation of the original idea into sophisticated, modern and wearable clothes.

The winner was chosen from 12 short-listed entries from students from top fashion colleges and universities across the UK. The judging panel, which includes Belinda Robertson, designer; Luisa de Paula, buyer at Selfridges; Richard Coleman, architect; Anthea Godfrey, London College of Fashion; Sarah Briggs from The Tate Modern;
Anthony Higgins and Louise de Caires from FAD, found their task of selecting a winner difficult because of the high standard of entries:

�All the short-listed designers are looking at successful careers in the fashion industry,� said judge, Louise de Caires:

Two runners-up were also chosen. Lucy Wells from Berkshire School of Arts and Design, whose designs were inspired by a revival of gothic architecture. Her jacket, made from ladies� tights knitted together and sponge-painted, reflects the essence of St Pancras Station. Sally Roe from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design based her collection on stairwells - from the V&A Museum and the Monument � to re-create the feeling of spirals and traditional iron work.

The winner wins a cheque for �2,500 and a much sought-after work placement with a designer in Florence, Italy. The runners-up win �1,250 each with work placements with leading UK companies, Selfridges and Belinda Robertson.

The finalists� event of the FAD Graduate Fashion Competition is taking place on 15th March at 6.30 pm at the Delfina Studios, Bermondsey, South London. All 12 short-listed entries
will be featured in a catwalk presentation and the winner and runners-up announced. The prizes will be presented by leading architect, Spencer de Grey from [Norman] Foster and Partners. No doubt he will be delighted that the winning entry is based on one of his company�s designs.