About Me
Hi, I'm Pollyanna a graduate from Northumbria University
Pollyanna was inspired by how we can work directly with and from nature, and takes pride in creating an atmospheric storyline and concept. With this focal point, her main collection explores the similarity in the presentation of women as flowers - comparing 19th century corsets and crystal cut glass vases.
Concentrating on working sustainably with 100% natural materials and using her own natural dyes, Pollyanna aspires to create wearable artistic pieces, deconstructing historical garments and paying close attention to detail and finish. As well as multi-purpose garments focused on circular fashion ideas.
INSPIRATION
My inspiration comes from the natural world and attention to detail with strong storylines.
Curiosity with colour and using what is available at my fingertips led me into research of the colour spectrum available with natural dyes - which is very broad and beautiful. Further study was taken into pressing and drying plants and petals, which were then used in collages to create exciting silhouettes and details. The sources for the natural dyes connect to the goddesses attributes and celebrates the iconic connection between women and nature.
Whilst the first project highlights the comparison between women and flowers, and offers the unnatural presentation of each, the second project focuses on a more circular fashion base. Thereby, creating a small collection of multi-purpose garments that promote slow fashion within the industry. Both collection reflect the beliefs and sustainable choices I carry throughout all projects, alongside the use of storytelling as a tool to articulate the issues raised.
MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
Concept Board
Colour and Fabric
Historical Muse
Style Board
Undergarments Research
Corset Research and Development
Drape and Goddess Research
Look 1 Development
Line Up
Look 1&2 Flats
Concept Board
Colour and Fabric
Muse
Market Level
Look 1 Development
Underwear Research and Development
Cardigan Research and Development
Line Up
DETAIL
I deconstructed the 2D shape of glass vases and 19th century corsets to create standout silhouettes.
Taking elements of each item that made up the story for 'Women as Flowers' and rearranging their readable silhouette and functioning structure.
'Fashion should be a form of escapism, and not a form of imprisonment.' - Alexander McQueen
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