See the Shelley Fox Runway Shows:
Fall 2001 Part I
Fall 2001 Part II
Spring 2001 Part I
Spring 2001 Part II
Shelley Fox at the runway Fall 2001
(Photo by Javier Mateo)
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College : St. Martins
Company Began: 1995
Address:
Studio 52d, Regents Studios
8 Andrews Road
London E8 4QU
Contact:
Buyers: Wendy Yun
Tel: 020 7736 1143
Fax: 020 7736 1156
Press: Abnormal PR
Tel: 020 7736 1143
Fax: 020 7736 1156
Fall 2001
(Photo by Javier Mateo)
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A graduate of Central St. Martins, Shelley Fox launched her own label in 1995. A master in fabric
techniques, she is known for her experimental approach to fabric treatment - scorched felt wool, burnt
cotton bandaging and laser beams, which in turn allows her to develop her own fabric and print.
With a strong background in fabric and textiles, Shelley Fox also employ unorthodox fabric cutting.
Winner of the Jerwood Fashion Prize in 1999, Shelly Fox also creates commercially viable designs using
jersey, cashmere and leather.
Fall 2001
Shelley Fox's Eclectic Memory Lane
By Boyd Davis
For Fall 2001, Shelley Fox's influences were so varied, that the whole collection was
can only be called as eclectic! You see glimpses of Yves Saint Laurent, the 1960s, the
1970s, the Arabian pantaloons, even some sci-fi.
Deconstructing Yves Saint Laurent's peasent dress, she turned it into a blouse fitted at the
hips and the neckline much higher. The blouse was paired with pencil cut skirt and cigarette
pants, giving it an updated look overall.
The riding habit became loose pantaloons reminiscent of the palazoo pants during the 1970s.
The top had raglan sleeve and fitted at the waist. It's wearable, but if you are a few pounds
overweight, you might be displeased with what you see in the mirror.
An unorthodox raglan sleeve in some of the creations - three-quarter long and fitted at the
arm and elbow. Sometimes it looked like a wing, or just an overstuffed Elizabethan sleeve.
My favorite is an all black outfit of a knee-lenght skirt decorated with a wide belt. The
knitted vest had a "wing" at the back, giving it a sci-fi look. It's not Queen
Amidalah, but definitely a good conversational piece.
For eveningwear, Shelley Fox chose assymetrical hemlines with petticoats showing. The tops
can be a bit Shakespearian, the puff of the sleeves set at the back while you can the arm
in front. Definitely a different interpretation of the puff sleeves.
There were several pieces where I don't know where you can wear it, but there were enough
commercially viable designs which would make some buyers smile.
Spring 2001
For Spring 2001, the theme behind the Shelley Fox collection could be described as
"Troop London," a take from Shelley Long's movie "Troop Beverly Hills."
The designer seems to have taken inspiration from the Girl Scout uniform, making them more fashionable!
All of a sudden the drab olive green is elegant, as it is the main color pallette of the collection.
Splashes of gold, red and burnt orange gave enough colors for the audience to give ooh's and
aah's as the models paraded.
Beautifully tailored knee length dresses and mid calf skirts decorated with pleats or
bare-back make the collection sensual and sexy. And don't forget the hat! Yes, it is the
Girl Scout hat updated to be in-tune with this alluring collection.
Shelley Fox Spring 2001 Click on image to
see more of Shelley Fox's collection.
(Photo by Javier Mateo)
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