About Me
I’m Molly, a fashion design graduate from Nottingham Trent University.
As a designer, I have focused on womenswear, inspired by the contrasting themes of nature and urban environments. I am passionate about sustainability and longevity, exploring how we can use design to create long-lasting, unique garments that have a minimalised effect on the environment as I explored in throughout my dissertation.
My attitude towards design focuses on creating original garments through innovative pattern cutting and an emphasis on small design details which run through my collection to make it coherent. I enjoy experimenting with new manufacturing techniques and fabric manipulation.
INSPIRATION
‘Nature Rerooted’ is a collection inspired by the innate human instinct to connect with nature.
My concept has been inspired by exploring how we use nature to help increase mood, well-being, and mental health, particularly within urban environments. Influenced by coronavirus, lockdowns, and the limitations we have had to the outdoors, we can be seen to be re-connecting with nature and valuing it much more. Initial research led me to explore how nature is incorporated within urban environments, the rise of allotments, biophilia, the guerrilla gardening movement, and indoor house plants.
I have been fascinated by the fragile and delicate themes of nature and how they are juxtaposed in urban environments with tough structures and buildings. Further exploring the hardwearing clothing, fabrics, buckles, and details we wear to cater to these precious and gentle plants. Experimenting with contrasting silhouettes and fabrics throughout my collection I wanted to create unique silhouettes with a close focus on seam and design details.
MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
DETAIL
Organdie Button Cuff
The organdie top was finished with French seams and bound edges by creating my own thin bias binding. This was used on the cuff to create intricate button loops which fasten to small buttons. This was also reflected on the back neck fastening.
“Clothes could have more meaning and longevity if we think less about owning the latest or cheapest thing and develop more of a relationship with the things we wear.” - Elizabeth L. Cline
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