Gemma Slack.

Gemma Slack has a unique flair for combining extraordinary materials into tailored garments. Started at the Chelsea College of Art & Design in Fine Arts, she soon was encouraged to try fashion design. She enjoyed the process of translating her sculptures and paintings into garments and decided to change direction. Therefore she traded her paintbrushes for sewing kits and entered the Fashion Design Technology Womenswear course at London College of Fashion.

After a two-year internship with Gareth Pugh, she launched her first gothic inspired collection in Spring/Summer '09. Her sculpture background is translated into interesting shapes and structured designs. With her A/W 2010 collection, she makes her debut in menswear. The collection features all-black pieces including leather and sheer dresses, face harnesses, furry sweaters, oversized collared jackets and is inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Written for BLEND.