My specialism is womenswear, I have a passion for sketching and fashion illustration. I am located in Liverpool, and have interned at Kirsty Doyle. I have participated in number of live briefs such as Iceberg, Stella McCartney and Goldsmith Vintage, in which I was selected as a finalist, and have exhibited my work at NYFW, 'Raw' and Salford Fashion Show.
My projects often hold an underlying message which are translated into fashion pieces. I have a particular love for exploring societal issues. I am intrigued by how everybody lives such different lives and how our sense of fashion is intertwined within our identity and life experience. This is evident in my portfolio, with my final major project being based upon, the ‘struggles’ and the ‘beauty’ found throughout the British class system juxtaposed with its so-called ‘lower’ end. This shone a light upon how my life experience has impacted my own style and aesthetic.
INSPIRATION
"Beauty in the Struggle, Ugliness in the Success" was a quote I came across in the research process which formed the basis of my concept. The concept for my FMP stems from the idea of the lack of social mobility for those at the bottom of the British class system. How the odds are stacked against them and the cycle of deprivation so difficult to break. As the project has developed, I began to see how often there is more purpose, meaning and community in this social class than those who sit above.
These communities are often rich with love opposed to money.
DETAIL
My New York Fashion week outfit was featured in a short fashion film called 'EVE' which you can see below. Which then went on to be nominated for three fashion film awards.