BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring
Tailoring creates a solid foundation for the work I produce. Experimenting with menswear and womenswear I appreciate an attire that is suitable for both sexes; menswear with a subtle feminine touch and womenswear with an understated masculinity.
My work tends to be based around a classic ethos, but still with a contemporary edge. I believe in garments that are timeless and less driven by the fashion trends. However, I do think a healthy balance between the two is essential otherwise fashion is never driven forward and therefore does not evolve. A clean cut is also another design principal I live by. Sharp lines and a clear structure set a foundation for me and then I build upon this with my choice of construction and in turn fabrication; through colour and texture.
My rule of a clean cut is also put next to and balanced with my love of finishings; this is in terms of sewing finishes and fastenings. Detail and neatness is a part of my personality but also the way I work. Attention to detail is one of the most important skills I like to display and emphasis. I believe it really expresses the quality, time and love that has gone into the creation of a design.
Being on the FdA Tailoring course and progressing on to the BA Bespoke Tailoring at The London College of Fashion I have a knowledge of both bespoke tailoring methods and production. This opens your mind to the differences and similarities of both tailoring fields and really helps to identify which you prefer and have more of an interest towards.
In terms of inspiration I draw this from everything I see around me. Observation is one of my personality traits, and as mentioned before I pay great attention to detail. I notice the obvious but strive to look for the subtleties while always communicating this in a simplistic and straightforward way.
2014 - Shortlisted for LCF Graduate Press Show
2014 - Featured in the LCF Moving Annual & Printed Annual
2014 - Shortlisted for Diversity Now 2014 Project
In collaboration with All Walks - Beyond the Catwalk and i-D Magazine, hosted by Arts Thread
2013 November - Victoria & Albert Museum Fashion in Motion Exhibition
2013 July - LCF Press Show Entrance Display
Credits for Images No.1 & No.2
Tailoring by Sasha Harris
Embroidery by Can Zhao
Photography, James Rees
Creative Direction, Rob Phillips
Beauty, Melissa Wong