Made of Money #Morteza

Today I have asked some questions to the World First challenge's 'Made of Money' winner Morteza:

Congratulations ! 

You won the the challenge set by currency exchange company, World First, around the theme ‘Made of Money’. How did that felt ?

I was really exited,  I wasn't expecting it, especially when I saw other student's work.

Morteza's dress

Which piece would you have choose if you were not in the competion ?

Anna Cooper's design ! Her Abacus dress was amazing, really modern, sophisticated, the research behind it and the details. The structure and silhouette of the dress combine with the knit work was really beautiful.

Anna Cooper's Abacus Dress

What did you learn from the show ? 

I learnt a lot, how import the team work was and the time management.

What would you have done differently ?

My garment wasn't 100% what I was expecting it to be when I first designed it. I would have start it differently, head to bottom. Also I would have tried to make it a bit lighter, we had a bit of a problem with the weight of it, the model I was assigned couldn't hold it on her hips. I would try to have more fitting next time to see how it work on the body.

What are you working on now ? 

On the final project, I am looking at Central Asian Tribes. 

How advanced are you on this project ?

I have started the primary research, I have been to the British Museum 

What do you see yourself doing next year ?

I am applying for Womenswear MA at Middlesex University.

Have you had any other interview yet ?

Yes I had an interview at Central Saint Martins

How did that go ?

Well I have been rejected. But I took the feedback really well, they told me that I needed to do much more work and I think that really helped. 

A quite indiscreet question maybe but what did you do with your prize (A voucher for Amazon) ?

Good question (smile) I bought some books,  about Alexander McQueen and Yohji Yamamoto, and a flash gun for my camera.

Made of Money #Show

When the music started the first girl walked down the catwalk, one by one showing the students designs. The past months work was finally in motion.

Hair Toni & Guy and Make up Mai Kodama

Made of Money #Backstage

Few hours before the show, the tension was rising. The last detailed checked, the make up, hair, last fittings. Every one giving a hand for the show to happen in time. 

Hair styling by Toni and Guy and make up by Mai Kodama.

Neha

Did you found the them made of money interesting ? 

Yes I was looking forward to what my design will look like

How did you get started ? 

I used my research and designed. I then look at fabrics.

Tell us about your design, what material did you use ?

My golden dress was inspired by the money that was gold at the beginning. For the black dress I use dollar bills as I like the aesthetic of it, I found the green against black really eye catching. I use black satin fabric, printed notes and gold fabric.

How was it to work from your initial design ?

It was quite hard to stick to the first design because of the pattern and fabric.

How are you feeling about showing your work ?

Excited and nervous in the same time. I am scared that I won't have time to finish my design however I can't wait to see it on a model.

A last word ? 

I had a lot of fun, this experience gave me the opportunity to try a lot of different things

Made of Money #Details

Nelly

Nelly had 4 designs selected for the show, so quite a lot of work !

Did the theme "made of money" inspired you at first ?

Not at first, but when I started my research I was attracted by the bank buildings and I wanted to use this inspiration for my design.

How did get started ?

I research in art book, internet, I then started to draw and tried different shapes

Tell us about your designs, what material did you use ?

They all are quite structural, I used cotton, net, fake leather in different colours, green, blue, orange and white to remind notes colours.

How was it to work on a budget ?

I didn't think to much about money, more about the aesthetic. I spend more than the budget I had but I was focused on the result.

How do you feel about showing your work ?

I am really excited, and a bit stressed about the little time I have left before the show to finish everything !

A last word ?

 It made me more confident to work on such a project. it taught me to manage my time as I have to work on some other project in the same time.

It is such a great opportunity we have, all the extra cost, the time spent really worth it !