OPEN EYE GALLERY
February,2022
Original garment, 1970s linen blend dress
Fashion reflects what is going on around us, often called the mirror of society. Lockdowns led to a new love of comfort, a mixing of tailored & loose styles. More time at home has seen more of us making for ourselves.
I've deconstructed and reconstructed the dress to take out the gathered waist, providing a loser fit. Sleeves are work in progress, evolving with the deconstruction, led by the existing shape, I'm envisaging a boxy look.
The dress is finished with hand cut fringing made from discarded white t-shirts.
The design is inspired by the python-knit tube dress by Alaia Spring/Summer 22 collection. The banana sorbet shade reflects the seasons sorbet colour palette.
Original two piece sweater suit is 100% acrylic
Synthetic fabrics take hundreds of years to break down in landfill, releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere which contribute enormously to the breakdown of the climate.
However, synthetic fabrics contain harmful & irritant chemicals that can stimulate skin conditions such as eczema. Natural fabrics such as
cotton are much kinder to the skin and more comfortable to wear.
I've opened up the original piece into a wearable throw and finished with fringing from a 1970s
shawl. Underneath is an oversized mans shirt, 100% cotton, upcycled into a dress using the cuffs to
create a tight forearm and full sleeve at the upper arm.
Original garment, pleated skirt, cotton/linen blend
Working with the original garment, waistband removed and pleats opened, I've recreated the Dalel Top from The Row from Spring/Summer 22 collection.
Secondhand clothes are an opportunity to experiment with trends, play with details and
express your unique identity by tailoring your clothes to suit you.
The upcycled garment is finished & lined using end of use linen from the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool's North Docks. 100% cotton to achievethe solid block look of the Dalel Top.
Fashion reflects what is going on around us, often called the mirror of society. Lockdowns led to a new love of comfort, a mixing of tailored & loose styles. More time at home has seen more of us making for ourselves.
I've deconstructed and reconstructed the dress to take out the gathered waist, providing a loser fit. Sleeves are work in progress, evolving with the deconstruction, led by the existing shape, I'm envisaging a boxy look.
The dress is finished with hand cut fringing made from discarded white t-shirts.
The design is inspired by the python-knit tube dress by Alaia Spring/Summer 22 collection. The banana sorbet shade reflects the seasons sorbet colour palette.
Original two piece sweater suit is 100% acrylic
Synthetic fabrics take hundreds of years to break down in landfill, releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere which contribute enormously to the breakdown of the climate.
However, synthetic fabrics contain harmful & irritant chemicals that can stimulate skin conditions such as eczema. Natural fabrics such as
cotton are much kinder to the skin and more comfortable to wear.
I've opened up the original piece into a wearable throw and finished with fringing from a 1970s
shawl. Underneath is an oversized mans shirt, 100% cotton, upcycled into a dress using the cuffs to
create a tight forearm and full sleeve at the upper arm.
Original garment, pleated skirt, cotton/linen blend
Working with the original garment, waistband removed and pleats opened, I've recreated the Dalel Top from The Row from Spring/Summer 22 collection.
Secondhand clothes are an opportunity to experiment with trends, play with details and
express your unique identity by tailoring your clothes to suit you.
The upcycled garment is finished & lined using end of use linen from the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool's North Docks. 100% cotton to achievethe solid block look of the Dalel Top.