Vogue.com
‘Girls Aloud band mate Nicola Roberts is doing her bit too, last night sitting front row at London College of Fashion’s MA show, Beautitude…”I really liked the feminine pieces, and in particular the Lapthorn dresses” – exquisite inky draped numbers from womenswear student, Jiyun Lapthorn.’
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/090122-london-college-of-fashion-ma-show.aspx
http://www.vogue.co.uk/celebrity-photos/gallery.aspx/id,455 (photo 6)
The Guardian
‘…stand-out collections came from Jiyun Lapthorn…monocled models wore beautifully cut jackets with Balmain-esque shoulders’
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/jan/22/best-new-fashion-designers
Fashion Capital
“…had a real ‘couture masters at work’ feel. Womenswear dresses were beautifully cut and constructed, garments elegantly draped over the body to unveil a stunning collection and a true talent”, Ziad Ghanem.
http://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/content/view/10422/254/LondonFashionSpeak/
Worth Global Style Network, WGSN
‘having previously produced designs for Valentino, Ji Yun Lapthorn’s mature approach to design and vast industry experience were clearly evident. Creating a sophisticated array of evening dresses, Lapthorn used heavy silk crepe and cashmere fabrics, focusing on refined drapery techniques which she said worked to “complement the body and natural movement of the fabric”.’
http://www.wgsn-edu.com/members/generation-now/reports/gn2009jan29_086848
Catwalk Queen
‘…Jiyun Lapthorn has an expert eye for construction’
http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2009/01/london_college_3.html
‘Jiyun Lapthorn’s collection was a very subtly tongue in cheek homage to screen sirens, with Balmain-esque shoulders and luxurious drapery.’
http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2009/01/london_college_4.html
Nytt Lif
http://www.birtingur.is/utgafa/nytt-lif/
Nylon magazine
http://www.nylonmag.com/albumslideshow.php?albid=211&phoid=4880&phoindex=20
London College of Fashion 2009 Showcase
http://www.fashion.arts.ac.uk/49293.htm
Catwalking.com
http://www.catwalking.com/GRADUATES/GRAD_09/MA_shows/shows/lcf/shows/03-Ji_Yun_Lapthorn/index.html
FTape Roar Talent
http://www.ftape.com/rt/_LCF_MA09/LCF_jiyunlapthorn.php
Amelia’s Magazine
‘Jiyun Lapthorn’s sophisticated and beautiful display of drapery and tailoring was a delicate and mesmerising affair. Soft folds created new shapes from heavy silk crepe, and cashmere showed a mature sensitivity to both form and fabric.’
http://www.ameliasmagazine.com/amelias_blog/2009/01/london_college_of_fashion_ma_g_1.php
Fuk.co.uk
http://www.fuk.co.uk/london_college_fashion_2009_ma_fashion_design_showcase
Wireimage.com
http://wireimage.com/SearchResults.aspx?igi=350214&s=lapthorn&sfld=C&vwmd=e
Rex Features
http://www.rexfeatures.com/set/840136?pl=20&cr=1 (photo 4)