About Me
Narrative storytelling through fashion and accessories design
Using their background in theatrical costume design, Reed Morgan uses narrative storytelling and world-building to create dynamic mixed gender fashion and accessories collections. Placing emphasis on craftsmanship and the use of naturally-derived materials to honour the tradition of design.
It is in this tradition that Morgan finds the beauty of Fashion, a constant push and pull between Passion and Dedication, efficiency and efficacy, and it is that juxtaposition which serves as a cornerstone of much of Morgan's design work. Throughout their time studying at Leeds Arts University they have undertaken internships, placements, and studio assistant jobs in a variety of slow and bespoke fashion studios, from leather goods to bridal all with the goal of furthering this craftsmanship understanding fashion both as an art and as a business.
INSPIRATION
Blasphemy, Nature, and Queerness in the American South
"Mark of the Beast" (2025) finds its roots deep in the Florida swamps, where evangelical christianity defines the socio-political landscape, and the native flora and fauna are treated like monsters for existing near humans. It is in this culture, built around faith and normalcy, that Reed Morgan grew up; a queer child, branded a sinner before they understood what queerness meant. As America has become more divisive, Morgan retreated deeper into the world that this collection evolved from.
A world where queer people could find refuge in nature, surrounded by the icons of a religion which hated them, yet recreating it in the image of the life around them. Each look in this collection serves as a character in this narrative, with references to the stories of the christian canon, religious iconography, queer identity, and Florida's indigenous wildlife. Reflecting the real beauty and pain of being marked a beast.
MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
DETAIL
Honouring the indigenous Flora and Fauna of Florida
Each piece in this collection from the accessories to the dresses utilizes naturally derived textiles like leather, cotton, wool and linen with linings made of Hand dyed 100% silk habotai and hair canvas used for structure. Challenging the wearer to indulge in that communion with nature and become fully immersed in the collections narrative. The colour palette was pulled directly from the plants and animals that inspired this collection; Florida Panthers, Alligators, Sandhill Cranes, and Spanish Moss.
"In difficult times fashion is always outrageous" -Elsa Schiaparelli
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