The LCF BA Runway Show...

Last week I hot-footed it from the studio I was shooting at to Paddington at top speed and thank god I did. After a little melt down as the cabbie didn't know where he was going and a quick change from plimsolls to mega-wedges I arrived at the venue of the London College of Fashion's BA show.

The collections were outstanding, I was thoroughly impressed with each and every one. Strong technical ability mixed with out-of-the-box design skills made for a show which was far more than a graduate presentation. These are the people that will be dressing us in the future.

I took around 200 shots so I won't share them all but here are a few favourites...

From right: Nano Aoshima, Charlotte Barry, Ya-Chiao Sung, Kana Tojo, Yingzhi Luo, The finale, Yeashin Kim, Wun Wun Nova Chiu.

Congratulations to the winners:

Innovative use of fabrics award: Steen Riis

Best use of trimmings award: Charlotte Barry

Collection of the year: Wun Wun Nova Chiu

Images taken by myself, Catherine Fuller. All rights reserved.

Shooting at Graduate Fashion Week...

I was lucky enough to shoot at the Epsom show of Graduate Fashion Week on Sunday. My first time in the photographers pit at the end of a runway was exhilarating!

The show was great, with new, innovative and very wearable collections, (I'm already hoping that one or two will be putting their collections into production asap- investors, take note).

I'm not going to bog you down with my critique on each collection but just let you enjoy the imagery and make up your own minds. Keep your eyes peeled for these designers ladies and gents, we are sure to see some of these designers in the future.

Mibo Chico, Stency Kidega & William Hamil

Lucinda Ailes

Katie Barret, Kirsty Draper & Laura Clark

Eve McDonald & Joanne Levine

Harriet Godding, Claire Zeng & Beata Gebka

Anna Pierey

Alice Halliday & Antonia Lloyd

5 Minutes with designer Calum Harvey...One to watch!

During London Fashion Week I met up-and-coming menswear designer Calum Harvey. Uber talented with the world at his feet, I had to get into the mind and soul of this young inspiration...

Calum is 21, originally from Laxey, Isle of Man, currently residing in Brixton, London. He started his creative path by studying Art & Design, then he went on to get his degree in Fashion Design at Ravensbourne and is now studying for his Master's in Menswear at Royal College of Art.

What made you decide you decide you wanted to get into the industry and when?

My Mother and Grandma were both extremely creative. Both knitted and their creations sold. My Grandma had her own boutique that sold her designs and offered a dress making service during the 60s. I was always surrounded by the creative attitude, I remember being interested in fashion from an early age, deciding I wanted to be a 'Fashion Designer' at infant school!

Where do you get your inspiration from?

EVERYWHERE! I remain receptive to lots of different things; architecture, nature, the news, litter. I find inspiration from non-fashion related sources. I think it keeps designs fresh and new and encourages collaborative work.

Calum's Graduate Fashion Week Show

Favourite designers?

Christopher Raeburn, Martin Margiela, Dries Van Noten, Burberry and Dior. I always look forward to seeing what they unveil each season.

Who is your style icon?

I used to look to Timmy Mallet for style guidance but now it's more the guy who sells The Big Issue outside Brixton's Sainsbury's! He's really stylish; fake fur, skinny black denims and a military bag.

Highlights of your career so far?

Meeting Nick Roberts, Head of Marketing at Mulberry and Kate Greenyer, Creative Director at Red or Dead, they are passionate about what they do. Travelling to Pearl Academy, Delhi, India on a fashion exchange trip. Showing at Graduate Fashion Week and winning the Textiles Award. I really appreciate being able to do what I want to do, I'm very lucky.

What's on your iPod right now?

Matronomy, Friendly Fires, Kylie, The Strokes, Kitsune Maison, Beyonce.

What are you guilty pleasures?

Where to begin! There has been a void in my life since The London Paper folded, slipping into comfortable habits like wearing plaid shirts and jeans everyday, Alexandre Burke, Eastenders...I'm going to stop now before it's too embarrassing!

Some of Calum's sketches

What are your personal goals for the future:

To continue to learn about ethical issues within design and implement changes within the industry. I would like to work on my own unisex fashion label. I would like to gain experience at a high end menswear label like Van Noten or Marni! They are just some dreams...

Calum is definitely one to watch, I can't wait to see where his career and talent takes him...whichever way it goes it's sure to be paved with gold!

Check out his designs and follow his blog here.