Graffiti are a form of art and in some lucky cities around the world you may even get the chance to join a dedicated tour of the best works scattered around specific urban areas.
Those readers heading to the Old Truman Brewery in London for the Graduate Fashion Week (GFW), may spot along the way clever, fascinating, ironic or fun graffiti around Brick Lane and Bethnal Green like the one in the first picture in this post featuring two gigantic bees. Despite their size, the bees look rather cute, like the animal prints designed by Amy Clarke and seen at the GFW.
A graduate of the Textile with Business Studies course at the University of Brighton, Clarke has a peculiar style, a sort of crossover between Oilyly and Timorous Beasties (she actually gained some experience working at Oilily, Topshop, House of Holland and Timorous Beasties) with a fun and childish twist about it.
Clarke developed indeed a playful print collection for children and women's wear entitled “Into the Jungle” and inspired by tropical imagery.
The prints revolve around a cute narrative: a children's storybook about the jungle, the creatures living in it and the adventures that the place may have in store for those who dare exploring it.
Several designs feature waterproofing by means of heat-transferred lamination, iridescent details and hidden pockets of sequins, beads and glitter to be discovered.
In a nutshell, the collection seems to be the perfect antidote to all the gothic children's wear covered in skulls we have seen in the last few years. Hopefully, the designer will soon post on her site the entire collection, because Summer is calling and who can resist a whimsical chameleon, a solemnly looking mandrill or some refreshing watermelon slices?
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