Laura is a conceptual fashion designer, with a strong passion for storytelling through her innovative designs. The relationship between function and aesthetic is at the forefront of her work. As she is driven to design for longevity with work that is sustainable and cares for the future of the planet
London-born, Laura has highly creative and substinable approach to design. After studying fashion design for three years she noticed a need for ethical and carefully considered designs. This manifested into her final collection, that's fully upcycled, accessible and environmentally aware. With the aim of rising ethical conciseness, whilst having innovative practicality for all genders and age.
INSPIRATION
My final year collection is a simulation of how humankind would survive in the event of an emergency repopulation on Mars. This is due to earth being no longer inhabitable, as our mistreatment that led the environment to decay. Therefore, this new life on Mars is going to be recycled and sustained only from the resources brought with us. As a circular life is formed on Mars, humankind have learnt from the mistakes on earth, seeing Mars as our last chance of survival for humankind.
A narrative with eight different profiles ranging between the ages of 19- 69 years old. Each profile is built with different skills that will help aid this new life from a nurse, farmer, builder to an influencer. With a collection of personalities and genders, each with their own individual story and reasoning for being sent to Mars. When constructing each profile carefully considered what types of clothing, bags and accessories they would bring with them.
DETAIL
I carefully analysed and deconstructed all the different items and resources they have taken with them, looking at how to upcycle them into survival gear for the harsh conditions on Mars. With its cold, dusty climate I wanted to design a collection that protects from dust storms, uneven surfaces and has warmth. Whilst transforming these second-hand garments to have a finished futuristic look. Throughout, my design development stages I experimented with how I could break my design up into smaller panels. As then I could lay the fabrics out flat. I grouped my different fabric types together mainly based on their weights and structure.