About Me
Hi, I’m Poppy a graduate in fashion design from Glasgow School of Art.
I have a deep-rooted love of fashion, driven by an inquisitive and nostalgic interest in clothing trends of the past and enjoy juxtaposing various themes, creating garments relevant to cultural and social issues of today. Creating a collection allows me express thoughts and ideas though a variety looks, which together make a cohesive personal statement.
I have a genuine interest and passion for incorporating sustainability within my own design work, producing garments which forge an emotional durability and connection between clothing and wearer, with an emphasis on the choice of sustainable materials used and artisan methods of production. I am confident with the use of colour, pattern, considering and utilising unusual combinations of eclectic cuts and shapes. I am friendly, a good team player, a great multitasker and an even better list maker. I have enjoyed my time studying at GSA, Paris Collage of Art and working for Daniel.w. Fletcher.
INSPIRATION
‘Television Snacks and Tiaras’ is my Graduate collection an antidote for the pandemic.
The collection is inspired by the shared emotions of people isolated during lockdown bringing comfort, wellbeing and an antidote to these difficult times. Research explores British heritage, a nation collectively pulling together seeking reassurance from national icons such as The Queen, NHS and key workers. It explores romanticised ideas of comfort and frivolity, juxtaposing oversized clothing and generous silhouettes, reminiscent of the social parties we once enjoyed and those we look forward to.
Using sustainable materials linked the fragility of humanity in the context of the pandemic to the delicate balance of our natural environment.The sensory and tactile qualities of fabrics are key to the whole collection, in these times of uncertainty our sensory connection to cherished clothing of our past, engages us with happy positive memories of time spent with friends and loved ones. Through association we might reconnect with the optimism and enjoyment experienced socialising in normal times.
MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
DETAIL
The collection celebrates sustainably sourced British heritage fabrics.
I was pleased to receive sponsorship from renowned British textile manufactures Stephan Walters, providing Silk, Taylor & Lodge providing Worsted as well as Harris Tweed. The designer Richard Malone, renowned for his sustainable collections supplied deadstock materials. Working with limited material choices for my whole collection posed challenges, however I believe as designer its always possible to use creativity to find the sustainable solution, one which is exciting and without compromise.
“I am proud to belong to a generation of designers who embrace sustainably with a heart-felt passion. As we make our way in the world we will effect positive social changes, though our creativity.”
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