Katharine Anne Taylor

BA (Hons) Fashion Jewellery

Katharine Anne Taylor, ‘KAT’, graduated from London College of Fashion with a BA(Hons) in Fashion Jewellery. To compliment her studies, KAT gained experience in jewellery and accessory design and production in both jewellery and fashion design studios. From ethical contemporary silversmith Ute Decker to Vivienne Westwood and Holly Fulton. KAT’s efforts to explore craft and responsible design and production have been combined with studies in to human form, ergonomics and sentimentalism to create a variety of statement fashion accessories. The current collection ‘Twisted’ explores luxurious, bespoke accessories. “Luxury is comfort. To me, comfort comes from quality materials, fit and an emotional connection with an object, something that is catered for in bespoke design.” ‘Craftech’; the development of craft with digital processes, is used to mimic hand forged hot metal work forms into different materials. Using the traditional blacksmithing technique of twisting, KAT develops forms on 3D software such as Rhino to create files for CNC machining. Using soft, warm English Walnut wood creates striking frames that are light and comfortable. The pieces celebrate and accentuate fluid curves and twisting forms. The combination of Walnut and Brass detailing reflects KAT’s appreciation of traditional products, but the use of digital processes transform the materials into eye catching contemporary pieces. “Living in London fuels my creativity, I love the vibrance and diversity of the City, but I often find time to enjoy the outdoors. My designs are a reflection of life between the natural and the manmade and the way I see the world around me.” Continuing the development of her eyewear for the designer market, KAT is concentrating on materials and local manufacturing research to inform her support of British Fashion production. As well as her own projects and commissions, KAT is seeking collaborative projects within the jewellery, accessories and eyewear industries. info@katharineannetaylor.com http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/katharine-anne-taylor/42/205/307/ http://my.lcffirstmove.co.uk/graduates/7819 PRESS http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2014/ready-to-wear/london-college-of-fashion-ba/full-length-photos/gallery/1004104 http://www.fashion156.com/daily-blog/london-college-of-fashion-class-of-2013-catwalk-show/ CREDITS LCF Press Runway Collaboration 2013 Eyewear by Katharine Anne Taylor Menswear tailoring by Andreas Kristoffer Feet-Martinsen Bags & Belts by Stevan Saville Photography by James Rees Creative Direction, Rob Phillips Beauty, Pace Chen Model, Luke Walker at AMCK Models PROJECTS Fashion Jewellery design for Save the Children Charity, 'Born to Shine' Campaign http://www.ecouterre.com/london-fashion-students-turn-silly-bandz-into-bespoke-jewelry-for-save-the-children/ http://www.handbag.com/fashion/news/a424412/london-college-of-fashion-teams-up-with-save-the-children.html http://housepr.com/london-college-of-fashion-creates-bespoke-‘born-to-shine’-jewellery-with-save-the-children/ BLOGS http://blogs.arts.ac.uk/fashion/2012/04/12/jewellery-designer-featured-in-fashion-film/