Press
‘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
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‘…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
“…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/
‘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”.’
‘…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
http://www.nylonmag.com/albumslideshow.php?albid=211&phoid=4880&phoindex=20
‘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
LCF Showcase
http://www.fashion.arts.ac.uk/49293.htm
Roar Talent
http://www.fuk.co.uk/london_college_fashion_2009_ma_fashion_design_showcase