Winner - Jessica Duke

Queen of prints Mary Katrantzou is quite possibly my favourite designer at the moment. Her mix of eclectic and complex prints and bold, vibrant colours make her an exciting new prospect and her S/S 2014 collection
did not disappoint. The Greek born designer is now highly recognisable for her individual signature style and her hyperrealist aesthetic helps make her a fun and fierce fashion designer – definitely one to watch!

Pioneering the use of textiles and print and changing the messages it can convey, she uses objects in her collections that would otherwise be impossible to wear - by creating the illusion that they are infact being worn. A sense of possibility means this revolutionary new idea has implemented a radical change in the use of textiles in fashion and how it can be manipulated to create desired effects. The continued debate on whether fashion is art has mixed responses yet Katrantzou shows they can exist together and proves you can look great in the process! The importance of visually stimulating pieces is going to get bigger and Katrantzou has set the bar high. It's safe to say that it was something we have never laid eyes on before! Attention to detail, mind-blowing embellishment and over exaggerated pleats and ruffles, what’s not to love?! The silhouettes reflected the feminine form perfectly and reminded us all that less is definitely not more when it comes to rocking colour, texture and print all in one. A truly liberating collection and one of my favourites to grave the LFW catwalk for S/S 14.