About Me
Hi, I'm Tamara, a fashion design graduate from Solent University.
I am a multidisciplinary fashion designer, who is multilingual, organized, hardworking and passionate. I have experience in multiple sectors of the industry including marketing, design, social media, garment construction and pattern-cutting, alongside working as an assistant at international fashion shows.
Within my degree, I have learned how to develop very strong research and design development and I am looking to strengthen these skills in future work experiences. I am passionate about extreme fashion and I would like to encourage fashion lovers who want to dress in bold fashion, free of any prejudice and desire to unleash the chain of everyday monotony and become more expressive.
INSPIRATION
Inspiration comes from the beautiful, intricately layered structure found in nature.
Young people today are often denigrated for being overly sensitive. The term ‘snowflake’ is used to describe an overly sensitive person, highly susceptible to offence, who is perceived as believing the world revolves around them and their feelings. It has associations with a special fragile delicacy. However, psychologists and sociologists argue that vulnerability and sensitivity are valuable strengths in an individual.
For healthy relationships and meaningful life, it is important that we are open to new experiences and people, that we are sensitive to others, that we allow ourselves to get hurt, and to take risks. This collection reflects the necessity of both vulnerability and resilience and explores the beauty of this balance; the need to be strong, to have a ‘thick skin’, but also the benefits intrinsic of being sensitive and open.
MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
Concept Board
Muse Board
Print Development
Research Development
Research Development
Research Development
Design Development-Outfit 1
Design Development-Outfit 2
Design Development-Outfit 3
Design Development-Outfit 4
Strong Vulnerability Final Line Up
Final Flats and Illustrations-Outfit 1
Final Flats and Illustrations-Outfit 2
Final Flats and Illustrations-Outfit 3
Final Flats and Illustrations-Outfit 4
Final Collection Shoot
Final Garments Outfit 1 and 2
Final Garments Outfit 3 and 4
DETAIL
Strong Vulnerability-juxtaposition between vulnerability and resilience.
Delicate fabrics, including chiffons, meshes and silks, as well as more structured fabrics, such as leatherette and wools, are laser cut with organic-shaped holes and layered on top of each other. Where the holes intersect, the skin and underlayers are made visible giving a sense of vulnerability; where the fabric overlaps, there is a sense of protection, of having a thick skin. The silhouette has been developed by contrasting areas of thick layers including padded and folded parts, with disappearing layers that expose the human form underneath. As in nature, garments are asymmetrical and imperfectly perfect. A rich and diverse colour story has emerged from research into natural forms, including teal, rust orange, mushroom, dulled green, beige, bright turquoise and black. Prints are chaotic and brave with organic layered motifs. This collection expresses both strength and power as well as sensitivity and fragility, in the most natural and effective way.
“Allowing yourself to be vulnerable is also one of the most attractive things you can do.”- Rick Owens
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