The Talented Mr Tetsill

Scotland is currently thriving with exciting design talent right now. Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders, Deryck Walker, Aimee McWilliams - all have received critical acclaim for their outstanding work and all hailed from this very country. Whilst I feel it's a shame they must decant to London to truly be recognised for their work, it's still good to know we have the talent to send Southwards in the first place. And until such times as we can get it together to not represent Scotland in such an embarassingly parochial way, as shown by the PR for Glasgow Fashion Week, then at least we know they are in the safe, and professional, hands of London Fashion Week to kick start their careers.

Another Scot set to make huge waves is Jamie Bruski Tetsill. Jamie received a first class BA Honours degree from Glasgow School of Art before heading to Central St Martins to graduate with an MA in Fashion. He was one of the exhibitors at London Fashion Week in February and is set to show again in September. I must admit I didn't see his collection at the exhibition, but then I didn't see much since I was a sweaty, sore footed mess by the time I even got to the venue, and all I wanted was a bloody cup of tea and to take my shoes off.

I sort of wince a little when Scottish designers use tartan or plaid as it's so mind numbingly obvious, however when I saw Jamie's usage of tartan I had a little chuckle to myself. He seems to have taken the humble kilt as inspiration and reworked it into jackets and coats, complete with oversized buckle fastening. It's fun and youthful and isn't taking itself too seriously. He has teamed it with oxblood leather skirts and the effect is a bit more punk than See You Jimmy!

Jamie's Central Saint Martin graduate collection however is a joy to look at.

I love the unusual mix of textures and how he plays with the female silhouette with exaggerated hips on skirts and dresses. We also see lambswool being used to amazing effect as he utilises it to embellish skirts, dresses and jackets. This lends the very feminine collection a more tailored edge and gives it enough of a quirk to really stand out. They grey jacket is perhaps the standout piece for me.

Jamie is sure to go far and I will watching with great excitement as he takes the fashion world by storm.

Queen Michelle

Comments

[susie_bubble]

I far prefer his MA collection to the new one.... I'm looking forward to seeing more of his work..

Cheers for the YMC info.... I forgot to check out the new womenswear at the press viewing but it is most definitely going to be A.P.C. ish....

[Sarah]

I love hearing about new Scottish designers coming through the ranks, it makes me very proud of my roots.
The jackets are great I really love the teal one with the large green buckle fastening.

[Elisabeth]

Great collection - loving all these designers you are showcasing!

[super kawaii mama]

Not being Scottish, I don't have a Tartan cringe. In fact I am rather partial to it. like Sarah, I too love the teal, buckled coat.

[Drusilla]

I can see how using tartan can get cliched and boring, but happily Jamie's collection has none of that, it's great to see it being treated like just any fabric. V. nice, indeed. The MA collection is interesting too, I like the jackets..

[enc]

The shapes in the top set are great. I love the colors in the bottom set.