My FMP collection was inspired by David Bowie and The Care Bears. I began my research by looking into garments worn by David Bowie to recreate them into something new. I started to experiment with collaging ideas and then collaged a bow onto back of one of his jackets where that idea of having oversized bows came from.The chosen Print I had designed for my fashion and colour project which was a colourful print of bears Inspired by The Care Bears, in that project I had linked in Princess Diana so I used idea of a baroque Photo frame for the bears along with polka dots and bright colours, inspired by the artist Yayoi Kusama which completed the design.

The AW19 collection has a focus on fit and soft volumes inspired by my parents past and vintage female racers culture. The tailoring elements are elevated by a mix of handpainted printed fabrics and heavy embellished textiles with metallic hardware touches.

Initially my inspiration came from stories I had been told by my grandparents of their childhood and growing up. One memorable story was about the first time my grandmother ate a banana. The excitement and happiness of her reliving the moment can only mark how such an inconsequential thing to us now was so significant to her then. These stories highlighted how so much has changed in such a short period of time.

My primary source was family photos albums, I wanted to understand more about their lifestyle and their significant childhood memories. This lead me to research leisure and entertainment during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Henry Grant was one of my main secondary resources for this project. Grant’s photographs document social and political changes at the time.

Increasing consumerism in the 1960’s fuelled mass production. In the work of contemporary artist Lisa Milroy who’s work is based mostly on everyday items which are repeated objects in the form of lines; creating patterns. In her work I see mass production. The objects are usually commonplace and unimportant and they made me think of our throwaway society.

My aim is to represent the change in our relationship with objects. I have tried to incorporate in my work elements of the inconsequential with more treasured memories.

The focal point of this project is my beautiful mum, my inspiration. This project focuses on fond childhood memories growing up in the 90’s captured through a series of photographs. Coming from an Indian background but being born and raised British has allowed me to combine the two worlds. This has been expressed through traditional clothing right down to food comparisons and a particular focus on a biscuit factory that my mum used to work in when I was younger. Print ideas and colours have been extracted from various family imagery. Being dressed in many layers to keep warm, put in hand me downs and boys clothes, was an everyday task for my mum which has informed the development of oversized silhouettes, shapes and details within my design work. Dealing with loss and all the emotions that come with have been emphasised as well as an element of religious views which allows me to believe that although environmental and genetic factors come into play, in the end whatever is destined for you will happen through the will of God. Being at peace with this idea has allowed this project to be a homage to her and her life.