Fashion & Garments
A collection of garment designs and fashion pieces exploring sustainable materials, innovative construction, and contemporary silhouettes.
Ruffled Dress with Natural Dyeing
2026University Project — University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) United Kingdom
A contemporary garment featuring delicate ruffle detailing and naturally dyed fabric using beetroot. This project demonstrates sustainable textile processing techniques combined with refined garment construction and draping skills.
Front View — Ruffled Neckline Detail
Back View — Construction Details
Garment In Context
Sustainable Dyeing Process
The fabric for this garment was naturally dyed using beetroot, achieving a beautiful deep pink/red hue through eco-friendly processing. This demonstrates a commitment to sustainable textile practices and experimental material manipulation.
The dyeing process involved preparing natural beetroot dye, pre-treating the fabric, and carefully controlling the dyeing bath to achieve color fastness and consistency.
Design Features
- • Delicate ruffle neckline detailing
- • Naturally dyed with beetroot
- • Draped silhouette with organic flow
- • Sustainable fabric processing
- • Hand-finished construction
- • Contemporary feminine silhouette
Structured Jacket with Color Blocking
2026University Project — he University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) United Kingdom
A tailored jacket featuring structured shoulders, color blocking between navy and magenta, and precise construction techniques. This garment explores silhouette, proportion, and garment engineering.
Front View — Structured Silhouette
Back View — Construction Detail
Construction Techniques
This jacket demonstrates advanced tailoring skills including structured shoulders, precise seam work, and color blocking between navy and vibrant magenta fabrics. Pattern pieces were carefully drafted and fitted to achieve the architectural silhouette.
Design Elements
- • Structured shoulder construction
- • Navy and magenta color blocking
- • Tailored fit with architectural silhouette
- • Precise seam finishing
- • Contemporary proportions
Freaky Freaks
2026Fashion / Futures / Textiles
A powerful exploration of circus culture, challenging perceptions of femininity and masculinity through avant-garde fashion. This collection addresses themes of social activism, 'freaks' and outcasts, while utilizing upcycled and disregarded fabrics to create luxury pieces with meaning.
View Full ProjectInspiration
Inspired by circus culture, Angela Carter's 'Nights at a Circus', left-wing political activism, and designers like Dilara Findikoglu and John Galliano. Explores historical silhouettes from 1800-1900 reimagined through a modern feminist lens.
Materials
- • Upcycled Charity Shop Fabrics
- • Disregarded Textiles
- • Vibrant Reused Materials
- • Zero-Waste Construction
A-Level Project — 2023
Historical Ball Gown
Period-inspired garment showcasing early mastery of historical construction techniques, hand-crafted corsetry, and vibrant textile embellishment. A* grade achievement exhibited at RMS showcase.
✓ Hand-constructed boned corset
✓ Period-accurate pattern drafting
✓ Multi-colored ribbon detailing
✓ Exhibited at RMS Showcase 2023
Sustainable Practice
All garments are designed with sustainability in mind, utilizing organic and recycled materials, zero-waste pattern cutting techniques, and natural dyeing processes such as beetroot dyeing. Each piece is crafted to be timeless, durable, and responsibly produced.