Thomas Voorn and Jeanette Osterried

The importane of an inspiration or concept for a fashion collection is often underrated but it is still a very necessary starting point for a strong contemporary collection. Inspiration can be found in the obvious source of historical clothing but also in nature, art, abstract forms and even a bottle of milk. On this course you will learn how to develop from one inspiring image, object or abstract thought a whole fashion collection. By looking at good and bad taste, beauty and ugliness and questioning why we make the choices we make, this course will help you to find new ways of designing and to develop your personal fashion design signature. In this course you will look at the work of contemporary fashion designers, their aesthetics and tastes which will inspire and help you to find your creative approach. Several books of personal inspiration will be produced that will feed you creatively for years.

Thomas Voorn is a Dutch designer who trained at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and is now based in Rotterdam, working in the Netherlands and abroad. For more information, please visit www.thomasvoorn.com

Jeanette Osterried studied Fashion Design Womenswear at Central Saint Martins. She now works as a freelance designer and is an associate lecturer on the BA Fashion Design Womenswear. Before coming to London Jeanette studied fashion at The Royal Academy in Antwerp.