Georgia Hardinge

Georgia Hardinge

GEORGIA HARDINGE

Born in London, Georgia Hardinge early life and international background has given her the oppunity to travel. This has allowed her to develop a wide range designs and collections. She went to Parson School Of Art and Design, where she won the best designer award for her graduate collection. 

After gaining experience in the industry Georgia Hardinge launched her label in 2010. She began to build her identiy as a sculptural designer. Throughout her designs you can clearly see the reference from architectural and structural shapes. She works closely with a pleat specialist to develop particular techniques from new technological fabrics, paper sculptures, and textile treatments.

My favourite collection so far from Georgia Hardinge is Spring/Summer 2015. The models do not have to move, as the contrast of colour between lime green and navy, is so vibrant. It makes the print pattern come alive. In the first image the print is produced onto a top which is paired with a structural navy skirt. You almost don't notice the architectural shaping within the skirt but I think it fits perfectly  with the lively print. What is prominent in the photos is the paper behind the models forming a background. Two images have ripped paper behind the models but the other two have backgrounds  which are clean and form some kind of shape. Although in the third image; the shape is formed  because the model is holding the paper.  I think this enhances the printed kimono as it mirrors the shape of the garment. 

Georgia Hardinge for River Island 2013, was a 14 piece collection that sold in 20 stores and online nationwide. What I particually like about this collection is the depth of the print within the monochrome garments. In this photo, the blouse and long skirt on the right remind me of staircases tangled together. With the monochrome garments they look quite distressed compared too the dress in the middle, which looks fresh and delicate. 

This dress has a structural piece similar to origami, attached over a soft, light weight fabric. I think the structural piece draws attention to the figure of the model. Almost like a bone structure underneath the skin. The model photographed here looks quite awkward, fitting in with the distressed atmosphere. Also the model's hair is covering her eyes suggesting the designer wants us to focus  mainly on her creations.

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