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As a final year student, I often ask or get asked by people about my plan after graduation. People usually think that creative students have their goals towards their career or future plan. Comparing my final year at Chelsea and my final year in NCCU back in 2009, I am going to graduate with a very different condition- I have done my hard work during BA studies in London (am still working hard), I have done industry related placements, and I am living in the centre of fashion textile industry. As a result, I should be very clear about what is going to happen next. Yes, I do feel more confident with myself and my ability, but only one thing is visible at this moment- that future is uncertain to every humankind. I get confused and frighten like everyone else, regardless of my age and experience. 

Tonight, I have made up my mind- I am going to apply for MA fashion knitwear ( most likely). It is totally horrifying to climb this mountain, I know I am not ready, but I will never be, right?  So, h e r e  w e  g o  ZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Megumi from Nodame Cantabile

Failed in Delivery

Image by liiah

Distracted Delivery

liiah as the Muffin Woman
Photo by Chiachui Liao

Rick Owens SS14

A salient point that needed to be made - 'These steppers were mostly black, not of the "ideal" body size that fashion puts on its runways, in its advertising, editorials and generally consider to be attractive and they looked vicious - they're not conventional "beauties". A plaintive statement of diversity, that is sorely lacking in fashion across all areas - media, models and designers.' Quote from Style Bubble. Indeed, I find the fierceness on steppers' faces is the inner face I put on when I face battle in life. Only when I was engaging in swimming or dancing competition that I allow myself to show the viciousness in appearance. This performance shaken my senses while I was simply looking for 'beautiful, interesting garments' that are happening in Paris fashion week. Body language is a mean to reinforces us, as well as clothing. We all have the right to go for it, we just need courage - even is to look different.

Internship at Leutton Postle SS 2014

- started from the end of July, and finished the week after London fashion week. This is by far, one of the most challenging work I have ever done! I am proud that I completed this mission I gave myself for this summer. Regardless of the miserable times I endeavoured, I learnt loads and made some good friends. Special thanks to Chiahui Liao, who generously lent me her flat that is much closer to the studio, and fed me some comfort food.

In 8 weeks, the whole team includes two designers (as well as the founders of the brand) and 5-8 interns made the whole SS14 collection. I was lucky enough to join the team at the stage of design development. The process is similar to what I have been doing at Uni- you start with a brief, mood board,  colour palette, and potential yarns. Sam and Jenny were encouraging in terms of allowing interns to propose samples. Therefore, after a week or two of sampling, one of my knitted samples were selected to be made into a jumper! The great thing about a small studio is that you get to see what's happening in every discipline, such as pattern cutting group, embroidery group, knitting group and some bits of administration work. Soon after design development stage, we went into production stage, when we finalise samples, cut out fabrics, garment construction and finishing. This is the longest and the most tiring process throughout, because there were so many details to be considered. The fact that Leutton Postle is still quite a new brand, there are many technical things that needed to be test out, and at times it is almost impossible to avoid mistakes. 

When it was closer and closer to LFW, both of my mental and physical endurance were reaching limit, but now that I look back, I have no regrets what so ever. However, as an intern, I understand that this is the kind of job we do, the experience we need. What's next then? What do we do once we graduate? When we cannot survive without income? How do we cope with the creative process that we love so much within the sick system in fashion industry? Nothing is solved, but something for sure- besides talent, think smart work smart, passion and hardship is what contribute to success.

Photos taken by liiah

Snap shot at film presentation and exhibition at Somerset House

 Photos taken by Adrien Chen

Photos taken by liiah