About Me
A cutting-edge designer who seamlessly blends fashion, art and history
Hi, I'm Eve. Born in Norfolk in 1992, I find fashion an amazing creative release, and a way of combining disparate references together including rural landscapes and life, historical art and architecture, alternative music subcultures and futuristic city living.
From my time living in the pastoral countryside of the Southeast, and being surrounded by dramatic landscapes in Edinburgh and now the Yorkshire dales; I am fascinated by nature, and wish to protect it. My ambition is to work with others that share this goal, and to design garments that utilize sustainable practices such as using deadstock or less impactful fabrics, reworking existing clothing, and zero waste manufacturing methods. I find working within these parameters enhances the creative process, as through sourcing different fabrics and styles, one can find otherwise unimagined designs.
INSPIRATION
“Mala Tempora Currunt”, “Sunt Lacrimae Rerum”. These are wicked times, these things make us cry.
Sacramental Beasts is inspired by the idea of armour and self-preservation in a hostile world. Seeing the current pandemic, ecological, and political crises around the world as akin to the struggles of the Dark Ages; this collection utilises Christian and medieval imagery to create garments which reimagine the role of superstition as armour. Models are enshrouded in hard panels, flowing kilts, chainmail and rope, creating silhouettes which suggest holy paladins on a crusade.
The desire to defend ourselves and others is genderless, and Sacramental Beasts reflects this as a nonbinary collection. The garments are adjustable to allow for variation between different sizes and genders; thus ensuring the garments fit multiple body types, and promoting inclusivity within the fashion industry. The aspect of putting on these garments becomes a sacrament in itself. As bonds are tightened, the clothes become a perfect fit and the wearer is enclosed and armoured against outside influence.
MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
Colour and Fabric Board for Sacramental Beasts
Silhouette Development for Outfit 1 Aegri Somnia
Lacing Development for Outfit 1 Aegri Somnia
Chainmail Accessories for Outfit 1 Aegri Somnia
Outfit 1 Aegri Somnia - A Madman's Dreams
Kilt Development Outfit 2 - Mala Tempora Currunt
Top Development Outfit 2 - Mala Tempora Currunt
Outfit 2 Mala Tempora Currunt - These Wicked Times
Silhouette Development Outfit 3 - Ars Moriendi
Outfit 3 Ars Moriendi - The Art of Dying
Mask Development Outfit 4 - Acta Non Verba
Breeches Development Outfit 4 - Acta Non Verba
Photoshoot for Outfit 1 and 2
Technical Flats for Outfit 1
Technical Flats for Outfit 2
Final Line Up for Sacramental Beasts
Customer Profile Board for Clothsurgeon Project
Technical Flats for Clothsurgeon Project
Final Line Up for Clothsurgeon Project
DETAIL
Dystopic Warfare
In this collection, a medieval bestiary climbs over plush tapestries, and half seen creatures are screenprinted directly into deadstock fabrics. This process allows some of the original texture and pattern of the textile to remain, showcasing the history of the material and suggesting the scars that the wearer has endured. Accessories and fastenings are constructed from chainmail, punctuated with orange rubber O-rings which add a futuristic element to their construction. Cosy wool knits are sourced from charity outlets and are savaged and pulled apart, only to be reconstructed, repurposed and made anew. These salvaged fabrics are juxtaposed with bold, battle ready tartans which are layered and punctured to create sumptuous textures. The constant contrast reflects a mood of dystopic warfare through its pattern clash; and madness is exemplified in its construction.
“We are living in modern times throughout the world and yet are dominated by medieval minds.” Eqbal Ahmad
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