How you approach design?
The best part of knitwear design is that you have so much freedom.
I work looking at a wide range of inspirations, from artists, photos I’ve taken, sampling, experimenting with silhouette and shapes, sketching and developing the collection as a whole.
In terms of yarn and colour selection, being at the RCA has allowed me to make connections with a number of spinners. I visited the Prato region of Tuscany, while I was taking part in an International Design Competition with other colleges, and we met a number of different spinners and really got to grips with the whole process. I then worked with Filpucci to create designs to exhibit at Pitti Imagine Filati before being lucky enough to gain sponsorship from them for my graduate collection.
I’ve done a number of projects in conjunction with Rowan, showcasing some designs during British Wool Week in Liberty’s. I went on to use my sponsorship from them to create hand knit pieces as part of my final collection at the RCA; they were really successful.
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What are the main changes you’ve seen in the industry and how do you see its future?
Since graduating I’ve learnt the reality of the Industry in good and bad ways!
What’s your favourite colour? I couldn’t possibly choose! And your favourite place?
I’ve got a few : sitting in the olive groves of Lourmarin Castle in the South of France listening to crickets;, sitting on the edge of St David’s head in Pembrokeshire watching wild horses; or wandering around Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue nearer to home!
Can you pick out any particular high spots and low spots in your career so far?
High spots - Finishing a fully-fashioned neckline is always a good feeling! Being backstage at the RCA fashion show, sharing the moment with everyone and forgetting the exhaustion!
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