Current Project

Traditional countrywear and luxury city suiting have always been at either ends of the fashion spectrum, but for my first collection of my final year I have pulled the two fields together to create a luxury and diverse range of woven samples for Indigo, which is to be held at Primier Vision this February.

Creating a destinct and sophisticated style for the younger generations of traditional countrywear lovers, and a subtel touch of traditional counrty style to enhance neately polished but classicly understated suiting and outerwear for city chic young proffessionals.

My "Chanel style tweed" designs using British wool, form the foundations of the fabrics, that are then enhanced by traditional herringbone and houndstooth designs to add flare and colour. British wool is brought into its own when combined with leather cording and suede ribbon to create pattern structures as well as contrasting texture to the cloth.

This collection is aimed to set the foundations for my graduation collection later this year. I feel with the development of these pinciples I have put in place, I will be able to create an innovative fresh take to traditional countrywear, that can be worn both in the field and in the city.

As a young and influential textile designer I hope to change peoples perception of British wool from the traditional wool clothing to a fabric of innovation and luxury item to be treasured for generations to come.

Wool for thought

As a designer I am concerned that with the development of new modern fabrics and the economic state of British sheep farming, our traditional fabrics could be at risk in years to come.

I am already a keen support for the Campaign for Wool, and to feel that I need to do my part as a young textile designer, in the promotion of British wool .

There for, for my dissertaion I am researching and writing a indusrty report discussing ways in which to prolong the production of woollen fabrics in Britain. I am hoping to highlight ways in which new textiles designers can have a possitive effect on the environment and how consumers can help by changing their buying habits to ensure that British wool is sustained for future generations.

Start Rite shoes update

Today I had the fantastic opportunity to present my design concepts to the company. This experience was fantastic; by doing so I have learnt how to pitch a concept to a panel of judges and gained confidence in my design work from the positive feed back I received.