“Are you dressing for the life you wish you had...or are you dressing for the life that you are living?”
— Carol Campbell
Exploring the intersection of identity, image, and the pursuit of personal growth through clothing. Drawing from the narrative within my own wardrobe, I examine how the clothes I wear reflect my story, rooted in a working-class background, grounded in tradition, and shaped by practicality and simplicity. With aspirations to progress beyond the confines of my roots while still honouring them, I integrate minimalist design principles to build a wardrobe for the everyday, one that merges tradition with modernity. Through combining knitwear and tailoring, I express my personal growth, pride in where I come from, and my ambition to progress beyond it.
The Saddle Suit draws inspiration from traditional workwear garments, defined by its simple form. It features a saddle sleeve, a classic knitwear detail that I've adapted for a tailoring context.
This look symbolizes the foundation of my journey, drawing inspiration from the twill structure of denim, a traditional workwear material, reimagined within a tailoring context. The denim reflects my roots and where I’ve come from, while the tailoring represents my aspirations.
Year three- Form project
Combining tailoring and knitwear, I explore the boundaries between traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation, reinterpreting woven structures like the pinstripe through knitwear. Drawing inspiration from the Zoot Suit, I play with unconventional proportions while reimagining the relationship between knitwear and tailoring.
About Me
Recent graduate fashion designer from the Glasgow School of Art, specialising in knitwear and tailoring. My practice explores the intersection of these two disciplines—combining the structure of tailoring with the flexibility of knit to reinvent traditional tailoring fabrics.
I’m driven by a desire to create clothes for the everyday: wearable, timeless pieces that form the foundation of a thoughtful wardrobe. Comfort is key to my design values, just because a garment is tailored doesn’t mean it has to be rigid or restrictive..