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Metal Thread Runways

The Graham Fan Graduate Collection Finds Elegance in an Unlikely Material

— June 14, 2014 — Fashion
The Graham Fan Fall 2014 collection embodies an eccentric element of elegance that is the result of its unconventional metal thread material. Inspired by "the Boiler Suit, a woven metal facade designed by Thomas Heatherwick", this ravishing runway presentation defies convention and showcases pieces that are a true definition of modern glamour.

For his Fall 2014 graduate collection, Graham Fan explores traditional weaving techniques and uses this practice to create a futuristic vision of a strong and sophisticated woman.

Graham is based in London, United Kingdom and is a graduate from Central Saint Martins College Of Art And Design. The Canadian-born designer is of Chinese descent and has always relied on the traditions of his culture for creative inspiration.
Trend Themes
1. Metallic Textile Fashion - The use of unconventional materials, such as metal thread, in fashion design will disrupt the traditional textile industry and create new fashion-forward opportunities.
2. Innovative Weaving Techniques - Exploring non-traditional weaving techniques will lead to new aesthetics in fashion design and create opportunities for innovative textile production.
3. Cultural Fusion Design - Incorporating traditional elements from different cultures into fashion designs will lead to unique and diverse fashion collections, creating new disruptive opportunities for cultural fusion designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - The fashion industry can disrupt traditional textile production by exploring new materials and weaving techniques for a future of sustainable and unique fashion designs.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Innovations in textile manufacturing can disrupt the industry by incorporating unconventional materials like metal thread to create new opportunities for aesthetic and sustainability element designs in fashion industry.
3. Art and Design Education - Creating interdisciplinary learning experiences to blend different cultures and traditions will provide students new disruptive innovation opportunities to usher in creative and non-traditional techniques in weaving textile materials.
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