BALL
My work
Welcome to my website! I am currently in my final year at Arts University Plymouth, where I have been honing my skills and exploring my creativity in fashion and textile design.
This page is dedicated to showcasing some of my other projects I have developed throughout my degree. Here, you'll find a collection of my work that reflects my journey, creativity, and growth as a designer. I invite you to explore my portfolio and witness the evolution of my designs over the past few years.
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01
The Androgynous
A project exploring the intersection of mythology and gender, with a focus on the philosophical themes in Plato's Symposium. This project delves into unisex shapes and structures, drawing inspiration from the text to create inclusive designs. The print patterns digitally developed are deeply rooted in the narratives and symbolism found in Symposium, offering a contemporary interpretation of classical themes.
02
Urban Dystopia
This project envisions a dystopian future through an urban lens, presenting a collection designed for modern nomads. Emphasizing gorpcore aesthetics, the outerwear pieces are crafted from marine-quality softshell material and lined with microfibre fleece, ensuring durability and comfort in harsh environments. The collection seamlessly combines functionality with forward-thinking design, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of urban nomads in a dystopian world.
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03
Centuries Of Scorned Women
This project delves into religious themes of feminine anguish, inspired by 19th-century shapes and silhouettes. It incorporates advanced techniques such as moulaging, draping, and pattern cutting A significant aspect of the research involved exploring historic powerful feminine figures. with the classic painting The Garden of Eden by Jan Brueghel printed on the corset. This integration of historical art and powerful female archetypes creates a compelling narrative of women's enduring struggles and resilience.
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04
Fashion Film
collaboration with Emily Woodall
This collaborative project with fellow student Emily Woodall was inspired by our visit to Phoebe English's studio and our studies in sustainability and slow fashion. We explored zero-waste design principles, utilising organic, locally-sourced flowers to dye dead stock fabric. The garments produced from this project were featured in a fashion film by Sophie Gollop, a fashion photographer, shot at Mount Edgcombe.
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