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KNITWEAR AND
TEXTILE DESIGN
MA Fashion Design
MA Fashion Knitwear Design
MA Fashion and Textiles by RPT
MA Textile Design and Innovation
Yu xuan
Gan
MA Fashion
Design
Sophisticated Details and 3D Silhouette
in Women’s Occasion Wear
My project is inspired by the rose. It investigates The project incorporates different textile
a fashion collection that displays a flower’s techniques into fashion design. Create some
lifetime. special details into womenswear. Moreover,
the designs of collection are sculptural
Based on this inspiration, my study focuses and wearable.
on women’s ready-to-wear, which is clothing
suitable for special events, such as a wedding, ganyuxuan1986@yahoo.cn
formal garden party or dinner, business ball,
dance or cotillion. The audience is mainly Image: ‘The Rose’, an inspirational
youthful women aged 30 to 45 who have stable and sculptural form.
incomes and enjoy social events. By: Yuxuan Gan
Yuri
Nakamatsu
MA Fashion
Design
Beauty and Longevity in Embroidered Fashion
I am investigating into beauty and longevity My garments are informed by the embroidery,
in embroidered fashion. After researching allowing the stitches to mould onto the body.
the meaning of longevity and things that My aim was to apply embroidery not only for
are beloved, I have created a collection of decorative purpose, but also to integrate
embroidered women’s wear fashion inspired it with the body and the garment design.
by natural organic shapes of Georgia O’Keeffe’s My customers will be able to mix these timeless
paintings and geometric forms of Wallace pieces with their own clothes, treasuring and
Cunningham’s architectures. keeping them for many years.
stella_674@hotmail.com
With extensive focus on ethics, climate change this collection focuses on using origami and
and environmental impact, this concept is patchwork to inspire a range of structured,
aimed at reinvention – of materials and how edgy and wearable pieces, for the young,
we use them, of the value of waste, of both the eclectic, eco-aware consumer.
role of the designer and the individual wearer.
Translating into a sustainable women’s wear This concept began as a thought, a moment of
collection, focusing on the use of two and three- possible madness, and my mind worked overtime
dimensional structures, this concept explores to fathom how I might reuse and re-energize
the joy of uniqueness – a stark contrast away scraps. This project follows a personal perspective
from mass production and towards individual – establishing my own fashion label - but one that
celebration, with materials being the has potential relevance for future change and,
driving force. for vision about the way we approach design –
by instinct, by restriction or by purpose.
Giving breath and life to things redundant and
discarded, end-of-roll waste and manufacturing callmeshwe@gmail.com
off-cuts are transformed, reworked and
renewed, and leftovers are repurposed to Image: Illustration – Metamorphosis
become valuable and desirable. Incorporating of waste towards eco-driven fashion.
a kitsch-collage of posters from Indian cinema, By: Shwetha Shanthakumar
Sze Sin (Glori)
Tsui
MA Fashion
Design
An investigation into creating fashion
in an eco-friendly, long lasting and
multifunctional way
My menswear collection is aimed at the young I have developed a range of printed linings
professional Chinese consumer who aspires incorporating traditional Chinese symbols and
to wear garments that express ‘British style’ colours to counterbalance the muted tones
and humour. within the pure wool fabric range selected
for the main tailored pieces.
This collection is inspired by old British comedy
films and icons including Charlie Chaplin, (Awarded PG Diploma)
Norman Wisdom, Laurel and Hardy and their
contemporaries such as Lee Evans. Using wudisheng1987@gmail.com
classic British tailoring techniques and fabrics
my collection comprises of a range of tailored
garments with classic detailing but hold
garment proportions inspired by the clothing
of British comedians in classic films.
Shu
Zhang
MA Fashion
Design
An Investigation into the Combination
of Fashion Fabrics and Sculptural Shapes
and Forms
Inspired by my time spent in Tokyo on the Paul Creating a simultaneous link between fabric
Smith Scholarship, I have developed a sport-luxe and garment design, drawing has acted as a
concept of luxury women’s knitwear enthused vehicle to explore shape, colour, composition
by sportswear and men’s streetwear. I aim to and proportion. Knitted and printed fabrics
challenge traditional preconceptions of knitwear contrast subtlety with vibrancy, opacity with
through process and materials, combining transparency and reflection. Inspired by the
luxury with an urban aesthetic. shape and construction of the kimono, basic
garment shapes incorporate details such as
Architecture and graffiti, the kimono, hip-hop hoods, pockets and drawstrings to emulate
and the eclectic styles of Harajuku, combined an urban streetwear aesthetic.
with research into trend, urban culture and
aesthetic in the UK have formed the basis amybaker2806@hotmail.com
of the East and West fusion that underpins
my concept. Illustration by Amy Baker.
Through this MA, I have explored the Taking inspiration from Rei Kawakubo, who
relationship between design, pattern cutting ‘devotes the same attention to the form of the
and knit construction, to develop an engineered garment when it is lying flat as when it is worn’.
system of garment making, in which the The garment silhouettes are developed through
emphasis is on the processes and technologies the knit process and inspired by the Japanese
used. Motivated by the current move towards aesthetic, Wabi-Sabi, which is ‘a beauty of
‘zero waste’ garment construction and ‘whole things imperfect, impermanent and
garment knit technology’, I have developed a incomplete, modest and humble and
design methodology through which I create things unconventional.’
garments from one flat piece of fabric.
janemtaylor5@me.com
Each piece comes off the machine as a
complete garment, no waste, which the wearer Image: Photography by Hilary Shedel
can construct and deconstruct, appreciating
both the 2D and the 3D.
PANJAPOL
USAVALAPNIRUNDON
MA FASHION
KNITWEAR DESIGN
Met·a·mor·pho·sis
panjapol@live.com
My aim was to challenge our traditional In particular the works of Leonardo da Vinci
conception of style and beauty, and to develop and Jacques Fabian deeply inspire me. I love
an advanced level of creative pattern cutting the intensity and beauty of each layer that
through extensive experimentation. I am builds who and what we are. My aim was
exploring every aspect of the female form to apply this complexity to my own more
through pattern cutting, to further develop modern designs.
my creative handwriting. I am studying
female form and emphasising feminine My work combines sharp, tailored cutting with
curves, focusing my designs, technical skills a fashion-forward appearance, creating an
and portfolio on my chosen career path. innovative and directional look. In addition
to this I am creating my own avant-garde textile
I am inspired by the beautiful, elegant shapes prints, using off-beat colour combinations.
formed by the muscles of the human anatomy, My designs are unique and have a distinctive
more than the slim un-natural silhouettes that image suitable for my clients.
we see in today’s fashion-conscious world.
gert86@hotmail.co.uk
My MA is as much about my experience and As an RPT student, the first year has had a
personal development as it is a final body of huge influence on my work and myself as a
work. Throughout this process I worked for practitioner. My knowledge and understanding
UK brand Joules as a contracted menswear has developed from commercial to conceptual.
researcher for new ranges and licensing My final report identified and analysed several
collaborations. I also gained first-hand concepts that have influenced my research,
experience of working for a senior menswear alongside an ideas-based publication that
designer within a global forecasting company, represents my interest and innovative design for
Stylesight. This has helped me gain a thorough menswear. I strongly believe that this body of
understanding of the menswear market and work will facilitate the next stage of my career
the potential for future growth and and enable me to fulfil my ambitions.
improvement. My academic and aesthetic
approach to menswear has developed and a.johns10@yahoo.co.uk
given me a much greater insight into the
menswear sector. Image: Illustration practice.
By: Amy Johns
Sue
Turton
MA Fashion
and Textiles (RPT)
My research explores laser technology and its My research also recognises current trends
impact on creating unique craft products which which emphasise the demand for the authentic
retain a handmade element. and handmade, and in response to this, I am
exploring the market demand and its relevance
I have drawn inspiration from, and attempted to my products.
to preserve knowledge of, traditional Moroccan
and Indian craft skills. I have used this sue.turton@ntu.ac.uk
inspiration and understanding alongside laser
cutting and engraving practices to create a Image: Detail of laser cut and
series of products. Through experimentation hand-sewn leather wall hanging.
with interaction between design skills By: Sue Turton
and technology, I have often created the
unexpected, which in turn has created
unique and authentic pieces.
Allison
Waite
MA Fashion
and Textiles (RPT)
An Exploration of Knitted Structure:
How far can knitting machine technology
innovate and influence the design process?
My work investigates pattern cutting and My work explores the historical context of
construction techniques found within the these garments; reflecting on what social,
period 1935-1955 and considers its relevance technological, economic and political influences
and value for contemporary designers and have shaped this period within fashion design.
students within today’s global fashion market. Specifically I have looked at the evolution of the
‘summer dress’ and how the home dressmaker
This period offers a rich source of couture interpreted fashion between 1935 and 1955.
cutting and traditional hand craft-making
techniques. By uncovering the potential contact@hannahwroe.com
learning which can be found within historical
garments through in-depth analysis and Image: North American smocking
reconstruction, my work offers an assessable By: Hannah Wroe
way for this to be translated into current
fashion design practice.
Katy
Aston
MA Textile Design
and Innovation
Fison-Zair: Form Follows Fun
Working under the brand Fison-Zair, I specialise and marquetry techniques. Colour and
in printed textiles and laser cut designs for process have become the prime focus
interiors. I explore innovative surface qualities of my design theory.
that span a range of applications and create
bespoke designs for up-cycled furniture. I have been fortunate to travel and to explore
Both my grandfathers, Fison and Isaiah, new places and cultures which has enabled me
were craftsmen in Sheffield steel works and to view my home and once familiar objects with
were always cleverly resourceful, making and a refreshing new perspective. This has inspired
repairing everyday things. I aim to continue me to explore how people interact with objects,
their legacy through my work for Fison-Zair. and to question how design can become
emotionally durable in order to increase
My designs aim to engage and challenge the longevity.
viewer. I strive to combine functionality with
fun to create a dialogue between object and fison-zair@katy-aston.com
user. My work explores the creative potential
of cutting-edge technologies whilst pushing Paul Smith Scholarship
the boundaries of traditional craft techniques. Image: Printed textiles and
Designs encompass a range of materials from laser cut wood and leather.
linen to leather to wood and combine digital By: Katy Aston
and screen printing processes, laser cutting,
Nyasha
Chivaura
MA Textile Design
and Innovation
My project has been inspired by the revival
in vintage style and textile remnants from the
past. My designs have been configured around
organic forms found in nature, samples in the
Nottingham Lace Archive at NTU and geometric
patterns from the 1960s. My MA research has
allowed me to capture interesting historical
elements, translating them into a contemporary
textile collection.
(Awarded PG Certificate)
nchivaura@yahoo.com
Xiaoyue
Cui
MA Textile Design
and Innovation
Innovation - The classic, the traditional
and the contemporary
My inspiration comes in many ways, from such as the cloud, water and the phoenix
classic chinoiserie, such as the blue and white motifs. I have re-presented these patterns
porcelain vase or the traditional snuff box. in a contemporary context by using methods
To contemporary designs, like Tord Boontje’s of abstraction, selection and deformation.
laser cut works and other more modern
interior products. In some of these works, I have combined
embroidery with acrylic. In other works I
By looking at these pieces, I am able to explore have merged embroidery techniques with
traditional form and surface pattern, and then hand weaving and laser cutting. These
by using modern technology I can generate processes offer new ways to address traditional
new ways of making them. Combining classic techniques, breathing new life into old designs,
designs with contemporary processes, I have enabling me to design a wide range of
tried to merge embroidery and hand knitting decorative products, from vases to table
with acrylic to create contemporary decorative cloths and runners.
artworks that maintain a strong Chinese
character. xiaoyue.cui.87@gmail.com
My project explores the potential application My work seeks to improve lifestyle and well
and functionality of geometric tessellated being, providing healing, comfort and flexibility
structures within wearable textiles. It engages of movement to enhance functionality
with fibre qualities, fabric construction and alongside the aesthetic value of textiles.
manipulation techniques to alter surface
behavior and reveal new properties. luisafernandagil@hotmail.com
When I first saw a Hermes scarf in 2007 My designs are colourful and complex and
it made such an impression on me that my express a sense of nobility and legend with
heart throbbed. The scarf was rich and delicate a contemporary slant.
and the whole experience made me want to
further my design towards this area. jungkimjungkim@gmail.com
Since the advent of digital textile printing there Image: Horseman (90 x 90cm, silk twill).
is almost no restriction in textile design in terms By: Jung Hoon Kim
of use of scale, repeat and numbers of colours.
The development of digital print has led
designers to print new and novel images which
are impossible to print with traditional bulk
textile printing methods.
“You cannot step twice into the same river.” The technical focus of my work lies in the aim
(Heraclitus) to combine knitted fabrics with a variety of
discharge and print processes exploiting the
Inspired by 1920s city symphony film, potential of black yarns in order to create
expressionist art forms and my own visual knitted garments. The result is a conceptually
research carried out during prolonged stays driven, highly technical project which explores
in cities such as Tokyo and Berlin, my work innovative approaches to construction
revolves around ideas such as movement, and extraction.
constant change and impermanence
enforced by the momentum of urban living. i.am.antonia@hotmail.de
Due to my passion in childrenswear and textile My project focuses on image, pattern, and
design, I would like to create a new aesthetic colour. My main theme is “Quirky kitsch”. I am
2D / 3D textile for childrens’ clothes in order intended to use the inspiration from nature (eg.
to generate my own brand. Childrenswear is animals, plants) and combine this with stylised
becoming more unique since the fashion trend drawings of people. The aim is to create a
is moving towards children, not only adults. new aesthetic - mixing real-life / photographic
As this industry is growing continuously, images with fancy world. Scale, colour, pattern
I decide to create textile design for and photography are explored in this project.
childrenswear for my MA project. A range of techniques is utilised - digital
printing, multi-head embroidery, hand
embroidery and applique. These are integrated
to introduce more complex 2D / 3D surface
to the fabric.
jin_chan21@hotmail.com
cherylyoung47@hotmail.com
My project investigates the use of three Using a palette incorporating shades of ivory,
dimensional textiles within the bridal and oyster, vanilla, shell pink, pale gold’s and white
occasion wear designer level market. My work enhances the three dimensional forms within
combines traditional Chinese paper craft, the textiles.
embroidery and laser cutting to produce
a range of lavishly embellished fabrics inspired zhouying2002@hotmail.com
by flowers and there spiritual meaning.
Image: Detail of textile sample.
Inspired by elaborate floral garden displays, By: Ying Zhou
observing how colours and patterns combine
in the natural world and studying the gradients
of colour on the petals, structure and texture
of flowers I have taken ideas for three
dimensional floral designs.