About Me
Hi, I'm Amy and I'm a womenswear fashion design graduate
I am a passionate, creative and work-driven fashion designer, specialised in womenswear
I find fashion to be my element of expression; I like to exhibit my view on people and on everyday life through garments and illustrations, as well as what intrigues me and what I find beautiful. I enjoy the challenge of narrating their story and capturing their feelings through one drawing only. In my eyes, anything can be translated into art. When designing I go for effortless, timeless and feminine designs, and my aim is to use classic silhouettes and make them more avant-garde by experimenting with details and silhouettes.
INSPIRATION
An inspirational journey through strong women's reality in Sicily
In my final project, I decided to exhibit the real image of Sicily, a land that has often been and, to some extent, still is the stage of misdoings and shady challenges due to the influence of Cosa Nostra. However, my work has a different goal. It tries to exalt the true essence of this Italian region, an island that conceals beauties, brims with traditions, and is rich in history and culture. This is highlighted by the study of folk clothing and typical artefacts/crafts from the island.
What's more, Sicily is home to strong women who, over the decades, have fought hard for their own freedom, as well as for the liberty of their beloved land. Precisely, I look at Antimafia-supporting women (e.g. Rosaria Costa), farmers and policewomen costumes and uniforms.
MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
No More Omerta' - Concept Board
No More Omerta' - Research Board
No More Omerta' - Research Board
No More Omerta' - Crochet board
No More Omerta' - Design Development Board
No More Omerta' - Line-Up
No More Omerta' - Technical Flats
No More Omerta' - Technical Flats
The Three Generations - Concept Board
The Three Generations - Research Board
The Three Generations - Research Board
The Three Generations - Design Development Board
The Three Generations - Line-Up
The Three Generations - Technical Flats
Life As A Painting - Concept Board
Life As A Painting - Research And Muse Board
Life As A Painting - Brand Research Board
Life As A Painting - Design Development Board
Life As A Painting - Line-Up
DETAIL
I have lived in Italy almost all my life and, therefore, I’ve come to love each corner of my country
I am really interested in showcasing, preserving, and celebrating both the culture and values of different countries. In particular, for my FMP I look at Sicilian traditions and craftsmanship, such as lace and crochet. Furthermore, I try to preserve yet modernise these very important arts by innovating them through more avant-garde techniques, in order to ultimately make them more suitable to today’s culture and audience. I used crochet pieces, made by my Italian grandma in the 60s, to realise and create my second-look dress. These crochet pieces, of different sizes and shapes, are strategically positioned and sewn into place in order to exalt both their beauty and the women’s body.
"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street. Fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening". Coco Chanel
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