Some students who like Chinese traditional culture very much also have their own concerns. Can overseas colleges and universities bring more platforms and space to Chinese art that they like? Can traditional skills be spread under the influence of western culture? In particular, many students from orthodox art schools always have deeper thoughts on the integration of Chinese culture and overseas ideas: such as embroidery, fragrant cloud gauze, traditional textiles, classical jewelry, etc. Students who choose these fields most often mention problems. It is often full of uncertainty. For example, can this major apply to overseas universities? Is there no market abroad? Is it impossible to buy Chinese fabrics abroad? In addition to these "tangles", there are many hesitations about whether to Art study abroad Our students may encounter various problems when making choices, such as whether they can adapt to the living environment abroad? Can they quickly integrate into the classroom of overseas institutions? Is there enough ability to compete overseas?

Here, the natural light should seriously "refute" the rumor with everyone: students who like these fields and directions and are also interested in developing in this field in the future can apply for overseas art schools! They are also very popular abroad, and Chinese textile fabrics can also be bought abroad (although the price may be a little more expensive).

Fabric Experiment of CSM Students

In the teaching of overseas art colleges, we often see the integration of Chinese traditional elements, such as CSM/Central Saint Martin, which is one of the most unique art and design colleges in the UK. It encourages students to integrate various elements and cultural concepts in their creation and conduct new exploration on this basis.

Taking the fabric in clothing design as an example, fabric has always been an important element in clothing design. Different fabrics and manufacturing processes can bring different textures to clothing. In CSM clothing fabric courses, we can always see elements such as spinning, tie dyeing, embroidery, ink painting, etc

CSM students' fabric experiment combined with Chinese traditional technology

In the clothing market, fabric and manufacturing technology will also become the "selling points" of clothing. In addition, you may have found that more and more Chinese/Asian cultural elements have begun to appear in some brand items. For example, the "Dragon Robe" of Supreme in the autumn and winter of 2018, which is still hot until now, has set a historical record of being sold out in 11 seconds, instantly improving the sales level of Supreme that week.

Looking back at the development and fashion trends of major brands in recent years, we can see that more and more brands have begun to introduce "China Year Limit", "Asia Limit", and more and more Chinese elements have become synonymous with "trend", from words, to ink painting, to symbolic elements, and to some traditional crafts such as Xiangyun gauze, There are many reasons for cultural charm. But second, there is also a very important point: market demand

For example, this natural light combination CSM/Central Saint Martin Fashion short-term courses launched

With the traditional weaving process of xiangyun yarn as the starting point, we will conduct market demand research and discussion, combine Chinese and Western cultures, and go deep into the CSM campus and curriculum to understand the global fashion market

Natural light × CSM/Central Saint Martin Fashion Short Course

As a contemporary Chinese fashion designer, you want to lead the national fashion? It is not only to follow and imitate, but also to have a sense of innovation and globalization, and to spy on the most cutting-edge fashion topics and trends

In this winter holiday, we entered the world's most unique fashion school CSM/Central Saint Martin with natural light, taking Chinese traditional textile technology cloud yarn as the starting point, guiding the subject and imagination, exploring the trend of Chinese traditional technology in the world fashion trend, collision with the most incisive ideas with ancient technology, and enlightening the fashion market with a sharp sense of smell!

The whole series of courses of Fashion Design+Fashion Retail, participated in London Fashion Week and 2019 Dior Fashion Special Exhibition, went deep into CSM class, and shared afternoon tea with British fashion industry executives.

Not only shop hunting, but also professional market research. Punch in Kawakupaulin, Blue Bird, Liberty, Harrods, a top luxury department store, and Aspinal of London, a brand beloved by the British royal family, to discuss the true meaning of the fashion leader!

Guangdong Fashion Designers Association co organized the whole process, from the domestic market to overseas fashion field, to explore Chinese and Western clothing, fabric design and fashion marketing, to change traditional fabrics with the most fashionable vision, and to obtain the official UAL certificate after the end of the course.

School entry experience+industry exploration+background improvement comprehensive multi location experience. Only in this autumn and winter, with natural light × CSM, can fashion take off, change the national trend and redefine traditional crafts!

Heuristic study tour guided by highlight characteristic theme

The event was co organized by Guangdong Fashion Designers Association, Kunxiu Xiangyunsha Modern Garment Making Studio and Natural Light. The team leader, who graduated from UAL, will lead everyone to take "Xiangyun yarn fabric" as the main topic of this activity. Starting from home, combining overseas fashion cognition forms, we set foot in traditional and emerging fashion design, fabric transformation, fashion marketing, and jointly explore the core theme of this time with global design thinking and the most avant-garde CSM teaching cognition.

　　 What is Xiangyun gauze?

Xiangyun yarn is mainly produced in Shunde, Guangdong, commonly known as Rang Silk and Yunsha (also known as black glue silk). It is a kind of textile woven by traditional Chinese technology. The production process is complex. It needs to use the juice of potato buttercups to coat the silk fabric, then cover it with mineral river mud. It can be made through multiple processes after being exposed to the sun. It belongs to China's national intangible cultural heritage.

　　 Full course high-energy classroom in colleges and universities

Domestic 2 days+CSM 8 Days+London Fashion Week 1 day

Starting with basic courses, visit local fashion enterprises in China, communicate and interact with company executives and design directors, understand domestic fashion design and marketing, and "preview" professional English vocabulary of fashion. CSM admission experience courses, from clothing design to marketing; From the most popular luxury brand of the British royal family to the top buyer's shop, we have face-to-face communication with the top design directors and the kings with goods. Uncover the fashion industry from the root!

　　 Background improvement of the most hard core

On site research of the buyer's shop, the moodboard of the 2019 Dior Fashion Special Exhibition was completed, and the London Fashion Week was showroom. There was also an industry legend on site to guide your fashion path. Will others only buy when they turn to luxury stores and buyers' shops? This time, we will not only buy, but also take you to deeply understand the whole fashion industry behind "buy, buy, buy".

　　 Harvest CSM official certificate

This is a comprehensive opportunity for improvement, with CSM's in-depth experience in school, as well as on-site research at London Fashion Week, V&A Museum and top buyers' shops, to learn about real fashion. After 5 days of in-depth study, students will complete their personal business plans, make personal speeches, and finally obtain the certificate officially issued by CSM, the world's most important fashion school.

　　 Natural light professional instructor leads the team

From the beginning to the end of the project, the natural light × CSM will be led by a professional tutor of natural light. With the professional ability of the tutor and the experience of overseas colleges and universities as the foreshadowing, it will lead you to a more realistic and intuitive understanding of the college curriculum. In combination with the background of the professional tutor's personal LCF strategic fashion management, it will bring you the most accurate in-depth school experience.

　　 Team leader

Miss Irene Lin

LCF/Master of Strategic Fashion Management, London Fashion School

Mr. Lin graduated from Guangzhou University with a bachelor's degree in fashion design and a master's degree in fashion marketing from London Fashion College. During his second internship, he worked in the women's clothing marketing department of the middle British brand Whistles to develop a promotion plan for the brand's women's clothing line in Shanghai; He also served as the editor of the fashion section of Mint Edition, a Chinese fashion magazine in London. He has professional opinions on fashion management, clothing design, and brand marketing, and understands the needs and uniqueness of fashion markets at home and abroad. The students who have tutored have been awarded Parsons, Lim, LCF and many other well-known institutions in Britain and the United States.

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