Louise Gray - Now What?

Louise Gray
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Louise Gray the British designer who adds a tremendous sense of wit, colour and innovation to her collections, is to take a break from designing further collections for two seasons.  The tough decision has been made as the result a tough economic climate.


Louise Gray will continue to be involved in fashion by working on a consultancy basis for other designers and brands including TopShop.

I do hope we will soon see Louise Gray's eponymous label back on the catwalk.  Bringing with it her  individual approach to women's fashion.  Always with a great sense of fun.

Louise Gray
SS13 collection - Now What
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Louise Gray
SS13 Collection - Now What
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Louise Gray
London Fashion Week - NewGen
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Louise Gray
London Fashion Week - NewGen
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Louise Gray
London Fashion Week - NewGen
Image by ReDesign for Life

Louise Gray
London Fashion Week - NewGen
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Louise Gray: Quilt Me, Change Me.

Louise Gray

Quilt Me, Change Me

Autumn Winter 2010

It's two weeks since I wobbled across the cobbled court yard of Somerset House in seriously uncomfortable boots. Grimacing as I entered the LFW New Generation exhibition, I found my pain relief in Louise Gray's Autumn Winter 2010 collection. Her exuberant range was presented on hand-drawn drawn figures with sea-side style cut-out holes for faces. The overall mood was definitely for a sense of fun. And it certainly made me smile.

The Quilt Me, Change Me collection is a collage of delicious colour and intriguing textures. Louise Gray is an innovative textile designer. By using traditional methods of devore, quilting and patchwork, Louise transforms fabrics into something completely different.

I was captivated by the contrasting colours, prints and textures used in off-kilter panel dresses and skirts.

A stunning red kimono coat was one of my favourite pieces. The incredible 3D texture was created by applying devore - where fabric is burned away - onto layers of quilted fabrics. The top layer of fabric had almost disappeared to leave a hounds-tooth effect of threads caught in place by the quilting.

By pushing the boundaries of textile design, Louise has created a collection of refreshingly modern pieces to be worn with a smile.

Louise Gray

Autumn Winter 2010

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Louise Gray

Autumn Winter 2010

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Louise Gray

Autumn Winter 2010

Image by Re-Design for Life