Bite Autumn 2012

bite fashion

FashionChallenge

Rudy, who came in second place, launched her fashion company in 2008. The designer has since launched her own menswear line, been appointed official designer of the Miss Norway Beauty contest and showcased in Delhi, New York andWashington DC. From a military jacket and a piece inspired by Facebook to a beaded dress which took 300 hours to make in a traditional haute couture style, Rudy’s collection was definitely the most varied. Rudy said, “To show in Paris is a dream itself.” Winner of the competition, Christine Manthey, presented a collection inspired by the coloured houses on the island of Bruno near Venice. Manthey mastered the use of print, fabric clash and geometric

structure in her collection, which showcased the full breadth of her talents. The designer studied at the School of Art Institute of Chicago before interning under Cynthia Rowley. Now, Manthey has her own design company based in New York City.“I hope to continue to take part in catwalks all over the world and to just keep on creating. I love it so much and it is so rewarding to get support and to know that other people love my designs too.” Each of the five designers displayed great talent and there is no doubt that, after showcasing in the historic fashion capital of the world, they will go on to achieve great success.