Claire Barrow has been making waves with her RAD AS S/S 13 collection. The graduate of Westminster University in the UK, has caused a stir with her DIY hand painted leathers, gaining a strong following from celebrities and notable fashion personnel. Her grad collection has a definite 70's punk culture vibe which seems to be ingrained in all of her work. Barrow's work is really spectacular, more so because of the artisanship, paying homage to slow fashion and 'wearable art'. The designer is entering an realm of ethical designers such as artist and all round genius
Margot Bowman. These designers are implementing up cycling techniques into their practise without comprimising innovation.
These pieces are life long investments, i'm not talking about a black blazer with silk lapels but a seriously cool biker jackets which will receive HI 5's all round in 50 years time. Barrow is now branching out into hand-painted silks and digital print canvas, though her attention to detail seems to be unchanged through her design process. Definitely one to watch...
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