About this Event
An incredible opportunity to build your fashion portfolio at DCC Studios Hackney Wick east London. Now offering weekly 2-hour photography sessions & portfolio boosters.
These exciting 2-hour fashion photography workshops will feature avant-garde haute couture designs worn by a leading agency-represented model/ professional dancer. The backdrop of the shoot will be a bespoke set design created by leading contemporary artist Matthew Lawrence whose credits in set design are renowned from Jean Paul Gaultier, Louis Vuitton X Yayoi Kusama & Claridges just to name a few.
Maximum x3 photographers per session allowing you to have plenty of shooting time assisted by a friendly member of the DCC team. During this session you’ll be able to deepen your understanding of what goes into creating a fashion editorial, practice working with professional models whilst learning and having full creative freedom of your shoot. Lighting equipment provided during this workshop including ROTOLIGHT, kinoflows, fresnel stage lights, c stands and polyboards. All you will need is your camera so you can just turn up and start shooting!
Level: aimed at photographers of all levels.
ABOUT DCC (DRAWING CABARET COUTURE LTD)
Drawing Cabaret Couture is an independent production company & studio based in East London. From Fashion Campaigns to elaborate concepts for Film & Photography, together we fuse our artistic expertise to create original and inspiring fashion illustration classes, creative photography workshops and immersive art events both online and in person.
Drawing Cabaret Couture was founded by Artist, & Set Designer Matthew Lawrence and movement director, model & professional dancer Janet Mayer of J'adore La Vie, London's high fashion Cabaret company.
Drawing Cabaret Couture have previously worked with some of the leading names in Art and Fashion including Vogue, Elle, Grazia, Jean Paul Gaultier, Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama, London Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, V&A, Fashion Scout, Alice Temperley, Selfridges & Toni & Guy just to name a few...
Website: https://www.dccstudioslondon.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drawingcabaretcouture/
and https://www.instagram.com/dcc.studios/
STYLING
Please note that there will be a variety of designer looks to choose from this collection during this port booster. Please be aware of the timing and what you can achieve as it will take 5/10 mins to change into each outfit.
ABOUT THIS COLLECTION
Matthew David Andrews’ debut collection is inspired by the metaphor of gamers playing a game and comparing this to the world we live in. A comment on how AI and technology is taking over and how it is difficult to understand what is reality and what isn’t. Playing games scrambles your brain.
“Using this as the starting point as a way to communicate my vision of the world through garments, a key element of this concept has been used as a design tool in developing the collection. AI image generation has been used to create prints - what looks like a cable knit jumper is in fact a print on jersey fabric. Playing with the brain and blurring the line of what looks real before we look deeper. Beyond the pixels and rendering.”
The collection exploits conventions, comically exaggerating styles and using popular culture as a way to inject satire into visuals. Warping a digital reality.
ABOUT OUR DESIGNER
Matthew David Andrews, a fervent force in the world of fashion dedicated to the art of design. Through the establishment of his own brand, Matthew David Andrews, he has meticulously refined his aesthetic, carving out a niche and earning a stellar reputation through a series of captivating endeavors within the industry.
Education played a pivotal role in shaping Matthew's creative journey, particularly at the esteemed Central Saint Martins BA Womenswear course. Here, he delved into a diverse range of techniques, unlocking the full spectrum of his design capabilities and producing outcomes that are both compelling and exhilarating.
An educator as well as a designer, Matthew led a three-day fashion design workshop at the V&A Museum in October 2023, celebrating the DIVA exhibition. This commitment to sharing expertise underscores his dedication to fostering creativity and inspiring the next generation of designers.
In the realm of professional achievements, Matthew stands out with a portfolio that includes a bespoke skirt for the iconic Cara Delevingne, set to grace the Vattenfall campaign in October 2022, showcasing his ability to captivate global icons. Celebrity collaborations further spotlight Matthew's repertoire, with notable custom creations including a dress for Angela Bassett, scheduled for an upcoming editorial shoot in June 2023, and a striking look commissioned by Attitude Magazine for Drag Race UK winner Krystal Versace in December 2021.
Matthew also clinched sustainability recognition, winning a competition at Central Saint Martins. The garment created was handpicked by LVMH to showcase in Paris in September 2023, highlighting his commitment to environmentally conscious design practices.
Key skills define Matthew's approach to design—mastery in draping, styling expertise, artistry in woven fabrics, construction prowess, perfection in patterning, and innovative research methods. These skills collectively contribute to the unique and impactful nature of his creations.
Matthew David Andrew’s is not just a designer; he is a visionary consistently pushing the boundaries of fashion. With an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a commitment to excellence, Matthew is poised to continue shaping the future of the fashion industry.
DESIGNER INSTAGRAM
@matthew.david.andrews
MODEL
This class will be modelled by a professional dancer and agency model of J'adore La Vie-
https://www.instagram.com/drawingcabaretcouture/
https://www.instagram.com/dcc.studios/
www.patreon.com/drawingcabaretcouture/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
DCC Studios Unit 3c Oslo House - West Wing, 20 Felstead Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 150.00