Derek will be showing his AW2010 Collection as part of the OnOff Paris Showroom 4th-10th March

Location: Galeri Cadain, 76 Rue Quincampoix, 75003 Paris

For more information go to : On/Off Paris

Derek Lawlor in Paris

In an exciting and new collaboration Derek Lawlor has created designs for the Finnish textile and clothing company, Marimekko.

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The range is inspired by this iconic Marimekko pattern, by using his signature cording technique Derek has added a new depth and texture to the heritage design.

The collection will be available at the end of this month.

Derek Lawlor for Marimekko Preview

Its crowded, hectic and hot, it is also known as Backstage at On/Off presents. Take a sneak peak at the world behind Derek’s Aw10 collection…

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Backatage at Derek Lawlor AW10

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Images Taken from catwalking.com

Derek Lawlor AW10-On/Off Presents

We are at the cusp of London Fashion Week, the AW10 collection is about to be presented but first here is a preview of what to expect from Derek Lawlor this coming season:

Inspired by the texture and colour of John Piper’s paintings, Lawlor builds on the densely intricate, structural aesthetic of his debut, fusing more traditional cabling and intarsia elements with woven fabrics and weaving techniques.

Softly feminine cashmere, mohair and moleskin are layered with waxed cotton cord in a palette of moody blues, greys with a splash of bold colour to create a collection of versatile separates and stand out pieces that offer an edgy, innovative take on bespoke knitwear for the modern woman.

The AW10 collection is a development of Derek’s signature cord technique, moving on from Japanese body armour he has been inspired by art deco architecture. Focusing on the different patterns and geometric shapes, Derek has transformed his cording technique to a much more refined and sophisticated aesthetic. Derek was also inspired from the paintings of John Piper,

” I really love the textures which explode from his paintings” .I wanted to introduce the idea of different textures within my new collection. Combining mohair, Cashmere, Mole Skin and Wax Cotton has allowed me to manipulate different compositions and produce sculptural pieces to offer an edgy, modern take on bespoke knitwear.”

-Derek Lawlor on his AW10 collection

Derek is also featured in the Daily Telegraph today, as part of Hilary Alexander’s preview of new design talent at this years London Fashion week, you can read the article here:  Click here for Article

The Build Up To Fashion Week

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A new shoot from the Autumn/Winter 09 Collection

Image from Deluxxdigital – www.deluxdigital.com

Wired Up

 

London Fashion Week AW 2010

On Friday 19th February 2010 Derek Lawlor will be showing his AW10 Collection as part of OnOff Presents.

The event will take place at the prestigious Victoria House, Bloomsbury.

London Fashion Week AW 2010 – OnOff Presents Derek Lawlor

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Derek Lawlor Spring Summer 2010

Lightening the feel of his dramatic MA Graduate collection, Derek Lawlor's debut Spring Summer 2010 collection has the same graphic appeal combined with second skin flexibility. On September 18th at Blackall Studios in Shoreditch Derek Lawlor showed his independent collection since graduating from MA Fashion at Central St Martins in February this year. The wax cord embellished dresses that had first gained him attention were still present but this time with some more wearable separates included making his collection more versatile.The monochrome colour palette remained and the bespoke outfits were sent down the runway perfectly with Manolo Blahnik shoes. Specialising in knitwear not only allows Derek to construct beautiful figure hugging creations, but as a designer allows him to push boundaries by developing new techniques within the world of knitwear. For S/S 20010 Lawlor, together with his signature spiral discs patterns, introduced wax cord knots and embedded cord within skirts which from a distance look like prints but only when closer you can recognise the woven cord technique and true craftsmanship within each separate creation. Photography by Uli Weber, stylist Olivia Pomp.

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Derek Lawlor Spring Summer 2010

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Derek Lawlor Spring Summer 2010