This week has been Graduate Fashion Week in London, the chance for recently graduating fashion graduates to show their designs. I was invited to the Arts University Bournemouth show. Not only was the range of design talent impressive, but the graduates had used a variety of models, aged from 7 to the 70s, showing that fashion is for all - and this set me thinking.
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The more older men and women I see wearing a wide range of clothing, the more I realise that there are few styles that can't be worn at any age - it's how you wear a look rather than what you wear. Confidence and a strong sense of style are needed - but self-confidence grows with age, so use it.
In the image above are the incomparable Jean Woods, of Fabulous Fashionistas fame, who was walking the catwalk for the first time at Graduate Fashion Week (and did so with great style and confidence) and David Gant, the experienced model and actor.
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David Gant wears a suit designed by Lizzie Atkins from Arts University Bournemouth. Lizzie recently won a Bladen Tailoring prize - see my post here.
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Jean Woods wearing the designs of Neha Bhushan, another Arts University Bournemouth graduate.
Well done to all at Arts University Bournemouth for a superb show - and for showing that fashion is ageless.
The man is going too far. IMO, the ladies can carry this off better than the men. Maybe I am missing something as although i can confidently wear, probably due to my hobbies, mountainbike/skateboard type casual clothing I wouldn't dare wear my hair like a hippy or an ill fitting gaudy suit around town.
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