The framework of this collection was
derived from elements of the Industrial revolution. The collection focuses on
the transition to new materials and explores the use of metal fastenings that
were prominent at the time which have been integrated into the design as
ornamental embellishments. The collection fixates
the past, re-framing historical resurgence as a desire for authenticity and
nostalgia.
The industrial revolution marked the transition to
powered machinery; the textile industry flourished allowing for innovative
fabric production. This was a vital historical movement that assisted the
fashion industry, the collection draws parallel to this notion of ‘new’ usages
for materials. Buckles and toggles have been employed as design foundations in
turn creating a distinctive aesthetic appeal. The era’s highly structured
silhouettes have been translated into the collection featuring built up
necklines and textured fabrications depicting the materials that were used at
the time. Waxed cotton in combination with embellished leather pieces have been
incorporated into the designs.
Creative Team
Photographer - Amy Hibbard
Designer - Tanu Vasu
Make-up / Hair - Cherry Cheung
Model - Rachel Cross
