Chimerical
Conundra means a wildly
fanciful puzzle, the process of making has been like unravelling a
knotted thread. This collection was made utilising
the negative spaces
created from commercial pattern cutting.
Pieced by pieced together to create simple workable shapes. I
designed this collection to challenge
the current fashion system
and to educate consumers
and designers about
the wastefulness of
this system. The way forward is
to consume less for longer,
to buy quality clothes
that become precious items
and to transcend trends
towards more sustainable wardrobe choices.
“
Creative
pattern cutting is not all about mathematics and measurement... it is
about space and body, balance and movement.” (Julian Roberts)
This
collection was made under the umbrella of RISK design,
It’s ultimate goal is to educate alongside
a sharing and
knowledgeable community
of design practitioners
this can create change. Sustainability
and ethical choices
are the basis for these products. It is integral
to the environmental choices
we make in all aspects of our lives. Designers leading
the way by teaching consumers
about ethical practice
and the choices
therein. A long term solution in revolutionising
the fashion system.
Fabrics
used in this collection are Silk, 100% Lycra, and Wool sourced from
New Zealand and Australia. The fabric was sourced from two local
businesses Adventure Outfitters and St Clair Designs, thus it has
previously been through the commercial pattern cutting process. I
utilised the offcuts by building larger geometric shapes,
incorporating neck and armholes into seams and an integrated system
for tying. Inspired to return to a more traditional way of dress. The
outer garments are One Size Fits Most and are transformable to be
made the wearers own.
Peace.
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| Knitted Dinosaur Hood - Full Colour |
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| Knitted Dino Hood |
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| Reversible Rectangle Top 100% Silk, Lycra Onesie |
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| Starfish Garment 100% Silk, Lycra Bodysuit, Knitted Dino Hood. |
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| 100% silk top, Lycra Onesie |
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| 100% Silk Dress, Lycra Bodysuit. |
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| 100% Silk Top, Full Circle Skirt, Lycra Onesie, Knitted Dino Scarf |
THANK
YOU: Adventure Outfitters & St Clair Designs for their
contribution of fabrics. Glenys Clements, Christine Hardisty &
Colleen Kelly for their knitting skills.
IMAGES: BODY: Georgie D -
Ali McD Agency, FACE: Leila George, PIX: Teryn Harris.
