About this Event
HECTOR MACLEAN CLASS DESCRIPTION
DATE - THURSDAY 14TH NOV
TIME- 11-1pm GMT
Available as a catch up recording via patreon 7-9pm
IN PERSON TICKETS £15 (7PM ONLY)
Set In the creative hub of Hackney Wick London @dcc.studios opens its doors offering a small number of artists a 2 hour intimate life drawing experience.
Sit within the bespoke hand painted set designs in real life, with professional studio lighting and study couture garment details close up. Meet the living muses of @jadorelavie_ Immerse yourselves fully into our world @drawingcabaretcouture
ONLINE TICKETS £15 or pay what you can donation basis
This class will also be live streamed via zoom & will be available for all patrons to access and re watch-
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ABOUT
A x2 hour online and in person drawing class studying the designs of Hector Macleans latest collection which debuted this September LFW!
Join us for an immersive 2-hour online & in person drawing class. This session is inspired by Maclean's breathtaking Spring/Summer 2025 collection, "Into the Gloaming," which debuted in mid-September at St Martin-in-the-Fields, just off Trafalgar Square.
This unique opportunity blends the art of drawing with a bespoke set design and a live model, allowing participants to delve into themes of texture, form, You’ll have the chance to sketch a model adorned in Maclean's latest creations, which feature long trailing dresses, visually tactile fabrics, and asymmetric drapery folds, all embodying the essence of avant-garde romanticism and modern innovation.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with fashion, art, and the primal instincts that unite us. Register now to secure your spot in this unique drawing experience!
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Building on the thematic exploration of his Spring/Summer 2024 collection, "Orlando in Opulence," which delved into gender fluidity, transformation, and time travel through the lens of fashion, Hector Maclean once again draws inspiration from a significant female literary figure. This time, his collection "Into the Gloaming" is loosely based on Christina Rossetti’s 1862 poem "Goblin Market," which tells the tale of two sisters, Laura and Lizzie, who encounter goblin merchants selling enchanted fruit.
"Rossetti penned 'Goblin Market' while volunteering at the St Mary Magdalene ‘house of charity,’ a refuge that aided women in escaping prostitution and addiction," Maclean shared. "This context adds profound depth to the poem’s portrayal of the goblins’ tempting fruit, which symbolizes dangerous desire. We sought to embody this duality throughout the collection, creating a visual ‘yin and yang’ that reflects the choices everyone must confront in life."
As the collection explores themes of temptation, choice, and redemption, each look is thoughtfully designed to complement another, showcasing close color palettes while maintaining distinct characteristics. The presentation began with two models—real-life twin sisters—who emerged side by side, echoing the spirit of Gucci’s iconic SS2023 Twins Show. They walked hand in hand before parting ways and navigating the winding pathways of the transformed church courtyard, now serving as a catwalk. "The symbolic meaning behind this was to represent the various paths one can take in life," explains Maclean. "Ultimately, it conveys the idea that everyone has the opportunity for redemption, even after making mistakes."
CLASS CREDITS
Production & location @drawingcabaretcouture @dcc.studios
Lighting @rotolight
Set Design @mgjlawrence @dcc.studios
Designer @hectormacleanlondon @thepop.group
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
DCC Studios Unit 3c Oslo House - West Wing, 20 Felstead Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 16.96
