Jiyun Lapthorn displayed her collection at Victoria & Albert Museum’s Raphael Gallery to an all-star crowd including Grayson Perry, David Downton, Lulu Guinness, Zandra Rhodes, Jo Wood and Harold Tillman.
The collection aspired to immaculate draping, inspired for example by Tibetan wear and vintage photographs, clothes from other worlds, sometimes deceptively simple with extraordinary volume that creates comfort for movement. Garments respect the body structure and the natural movement of a given fabric.
Press highlighted the stand-out collection:
“beautifully cut jackets with Balmain-esque shoulders” (The Guardian)
“exquisite inky draped numbers” (Vogue.com)
“a real ‘couture masters at work’ feel…garments elegantly draped over the body to unveil a stunning collection and a true talent” (Established designer Ziad Ghanem, Fashion Capital)
“mature approach to design and vast industry experience were clearly evident. Creating a sophisticated array of evening dresses, she focused on refined drapery techniques” (WGSN)