Editorial Meeting – Post Screening

We had a post screening before the main screening on June 24th just incase there was any changes that anyone would have liked to make or any interviews that wanted to be added in, there were a few tricks made here and there but all in all it was a beautifully made movie, the editing was fantastic everything was clean cut and created with the best equipment and you can really tell when you watch the movie.

We haven’t seen the final edit but i know we are all excited to see the final outcome.

The few changes that were made is going to make the movie that much more brilliant, I can’t wait for the movie to come out.

Interview – Gareth Crowe

Interviewing Gareth Crowe would be the most laid back interview that we had done, talking to him was like having a conversation with somebody that you’ve know for ages and you love to hear the story of how the world used to be.

Gareth Crowe

Listen to what he had to say about Savile Row in the 70’s

Dashing Tweeds – Guy Hills Interview

Doing this interview with Guys Hills was refreshing because we have been going to interview different tailors that have been in the trade for 30+ years , however Guy Hills had a different experience, he opened his own store in 2008 called Dashing Tweeds, hear about how he started in the audio clip.

Meyer and Mortimer Interviews

We interviewed Brian Lewis who is the co owner of Meyer & Mortimer and Norris who is an alteration tailor.

Interviewing Brian Lewis was an absolute pleasure, the stories that he had where endless and you could truly tell the love and passion that he has for his trade.

BTS interview with Brian Lewis

Now we interviewed the man that only goes by one name, Norris, he is an alteration tailor at Meyer and Mortimer and he seemed a little uncomfortable when the interview first began but he then quickly loosened up when the talk started to really turn to his current work and what he is working on today. Take a listen!

Interview with Mickey Sunshine

We had the opportunity to interview Mickey Sunshine who is a personal tailor that rents a table at Henry Poole & Co!

Deconstruction Workshop Part 2

On Tuesday 24th the students that didn’t have the opportunity to attend the deconstruction workshop at the Museum of London with Tim Long because of interviews that they need to attend were given a second chance!!

What was created was absolutely incredible!

” Deconstruction Fashion – The Making of Unfinished, Decomposing and Re-assembled clothes”- M.Barnard

Jaybee’s Work

Jaybee’s Work

Jaybee’s Work

Jaybee’s Work

Jaybee’s Work

“I had fun exploring the jackets layers and was very creative in terms of constructing it into something new. It was hard to rip it at first because I thought it was such a waste of money but was definitely worth it.” – Jaybee

Moon’s Work

Moons Work

Moons Work

Moons Work

“I found it to be lots of fun an I enjoyed the freedom to experiment” – Moon

Amy’s Work

“I found it fun I was able to bring my creativity out” – Amy

Nina, Brianna and Wuzzy’s Work

Wuzzy’s Work

Wuzzy’s Work

Wuzzy’s Work

Nina and Brianna’s Work

Nina and Brianna’s Work

“Its was a good way to experiment with styling and I never knew a jacket can look different” – Wuzzy

“It wasn’t my favourite workshop so far but I did like do the task and looking at the before pictures to see the transformation” – Nina

“I liked seeing how the jacket was constructed but wasn’t that great at creating something new” – Brianna

Neda’s Work

Neda’s Work

Neda’s Work

Rebel Of Tailoring – Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen : Savage Beauty

The legendary designer Alexander McQueen dropped out of school aged 16 and managed to find work on Savile Row. McQueen began by working at the tailoring house Anderson and Sheppard, and then moved on to Gieves and Hawkes. ”Alexander McQueen joined here in 1984 or 1985. He didn’t have an introduction I don’t think, he just came in to apply in person. The firm’s policy at the time was to take young people who had not been to college as they were easier to train. Sixteen was a typical age for apprentices joining the firm. It’s fair to say he was very intense in all his conversations with the other tailors and was very passionate about what he was doing”- Anderson and Sheppard employee.

Alexander McQueen decided to move on from Savile Row and pursue a career in fashion design, that we all are familliar with, and his legacy and influence in fashion continues.

The Savage Beauty exhibition at the V&A museum showcases some of the best of Mcqueen’s work. Photography is not allowed in the exhibition, but this allows you to fully immerse yourself in the experience and really appreciate the greatness right in front of your eyes- All photos where taken from Vogue.com

Alexander McQueen’s company decided to go back to Mcqueen’s tailoring roots, and opened up the Alexander McQueen bespoke tailoring house in 2012 on 9 Savile Row where suits are made with the highest levels of care and precision, but in the rebellious Mcqueen style that we are all familliar with.

Alexander McQueen 9 Savile Row