About Me
HI, IM CHARLI A FASHION GRADUATE FROM CARDIFF SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN
Charli was inspired by her family heritage and former coal mining village Gilfach Goch, Home to her family for countless generations.
As a designer, I look to the world around me, both past and present, for inspiration. In my collections I consider conscious design, using upcycled and sustainable fabric to ensure that my design process has a responsible impact on the environment, whilst also informing others of the importance of sustainable and circular fashion.
INSPIRATION
MY INITIAL INSPIRATION STARTED FROM A LOVE OF HISTORY
This collection is inspired by my family heritage and history of the coal mining village of Gilfach Goch, home to my family for countless generations. My great grandfather worked in the Britannic Colliery for most of his life. This inspiration has been carried throughout the collection using many different features, such as heavy durable fabrics denim, corduroy and boiled wool to create layers within each outfit. Each garment has an industrial feel many of which were inspired by historic mining clothing.
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MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
Concept board
Fabric board
Colour board
Development page
Development page
Textiles development
Patchwork development
Button process page
Final lineup
Range plan
Lookbook
Lookbook
Lookbook
Lookbook
Donkey jacket technical pack
Boilersuit technical pack
DETAIL
I USED DONATED DENIM JEANS TO CREATE PIECES OF MY COLLECTION
Conscious and sustainable design is a key detail of my collection as I’ve created my own patch work denim from donated denim jeans to create multiple pieces. My interest in textiles and creating textures has allowed me to elevate my work and make the pieces unique to me. Claiming the cloth as my own adds more depth and personality to the fabric.
“The hills are ever beautiful. They are the friendly guardians of glen and valley, the silent witnesses of change and decay, and the inspiration of generations yet to come.” – A. O. Pritchard, 1978
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