Recently our Semester 1 Year 10 Sculptural Fashion classes spent the day in the city visiting the NGV International to see the Westwood - Kawakubo exhibition. This major international exhibition pairs the work of two of the most visionary and influential fashion designers in recent history, Vivienne Westwood (1941–2022) and Rei Kawakubo (1942–) of Comme des Garçons. We are so lucky to live in a city that gives our students such rare access to the works of these inspiring female fashion designers!
I was really inspired by Rai Kawakubo and Vivienne Westwood’s art as they gave us a good insight into what Fashion is all about, as well as an insight into what women can create. The messages and quotes with the pieces helped us get a good understanding of what the exhibition was about and this will help us with our Assessment Task. Overall, it was a really fun day for both classes to be with friends and explore different techniques.
Claudia R (10M6)
I really enjoyed the opportunity to visit the Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo exhibition. Each individual piece was extremely unique and enabled us to explore a range of different elements and principles that we have been learning about. The experience as a whole was really immersive, including the different media to explore the lives of the two incredible women. Ultimately, it was a really inspiring and creative day.
Evie C (10L1)
Mark Jenkinson
Design, Art and Technology Learning Leader
