Hand Embroidery Fashion - Student
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The concept behind this collection aims to<br />
turn the darkness of war into something<br />
intricate and beautiful to commemorate and<br />
celebrate past and present heroes in combat.<br />
This AW menswear collection derives from<br />
war, political regimes and recent terror events,<br />
exploring masculinity through feminine<br />
fabrics and tactile surfaces, referencing decay<br />
and destruction through aging fabrics and<br />
worn military medals. Inspired by the bravery<br />
of my Great Grandfather who fought in WW2,<br />
his military memorabilia includes polaroid’s<br />
exploring the faces of war. Current terror<br />
events and my personal connection with a<br />
British military soldier fighting in Afghanistan<br />
have driven the search for positivity through<br />
textiles.<br />
Blue tones and metallic surfaces stem from<br />
peaceful areas of scenery within military films,<br />
combined with blue and white medal ribbons.<br />
Bleached distressed denim, with varying<br />
weights of matte and shiny oversized metallic<br />
satin hand stitching, alongside luxury fabrics<br />
of silk velvet, lambs wool quilting, applique of<br />
CAD denim and velvet sequins, goldwork, and<br />
clustered glass beading explores high end<br />
luxury with casual styling. Combining<br />
webbing and d-ring detailing with such fabrics<br />
and techniques provide dynamic contrasts<br />
between practicality and functionality of war<br />
within high-end fashion, creating something<br />
tactile, soft and comforting; everything that<br />
war isn’t.<br />
JESSICA KITSON<br />
FASHION<br />
STUDENT CATEGORY
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