Inspiration: Aldo Lanzini

Aldo Lanzini caused a bit of a stir at this years S/S Missoni Catwalk show when 30 ushers wore his crochet masks as they lead people to their seats. His masks are beautiful and combine vibrant colours with unusual shapes and forms, Lanzini described his pieces in Vogue Italia as "the condition of contemporary man, some kind of conscious schizophrenia" You can see pictures of the masks at the Missoni show here and Aldo Lanzini's full portfolio, here.

Inspiration: Mimi Pong

Mimi Pong has created these wonderful reversible bags so that you can decide which to have, Swan or Cygnet it's up to you! The bags are made from a heavy weight cotton canvas and have embroidered features. 

Inspiration: Kapow Wow

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Kapow Wow create wonderful accessories taking inspiration from natural structures and emotional landscapes. Each piece is hand made and uses recycled fabrics sourced from charity shops, freecycle etc Have a look through their lookbook at these beautiful pieces that use a range ruffling, layering and pleating techniques.

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Inspiration: Nora Fok

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Students currently working on the body adornment brief should have a look at artist Nora Fok's stunning, handmade, body adornment and jewellery pieces.

AS Students: She even has an entire collection of work inspired by insects. She also has an interesting interactive mini site that showcases some of this work.