Kay
Little
2nd Year student
Bachelor of Design and Textiles
University of Technology Sydney
Body On Fire
Through my designed textile collection ‘Body on Fire’, I wanted to address the current climate of smoking, and it’s consequential bodily changes. My textiles and prints utilise bold, grunge-esque, and literal imagery to appropriately highlight (and act as a warning for) the sensation of one’s body, specifically lungs, being on fire.
'I don't smoke but i do like to burn things.'
A Journey to the Uniquely Me Lookbook
In an attempt to be more progressive and de-gender clothing, the fashion industry has created a new sub-category of gender, a fatal flaw. In this collection, I aim to create entirely new and androgynous silhouettes, which any individual could wear within the right context (runway).
Practical Exploration
I wanted to push the boundaries of what is considered typical dress by experimenting with silhouettes and the distinction between Pieces or lackthereof, hence open sleeves and the non-typical joining of seams.
The parameters utilised when making this garment included the deconstruction and re-assembly of two thrifted business shirts, creating a sustainable and unique form of dress.
Somewhere, Sometime, Other Than Here and Now
Lookbook
Somewhere, sometime, other than here, and now is the visual realisation of looks inspired by a dystopian 2070, in which the rising of global sea-levels creates a devastating, permanently flooded landscape. As such, it becomes a necessity to wear full length clothing and high shoes in order to stay dry and avoid the consequences of heightened waterborne infections. Further, the integration of moss threatens the lower half of all garments which would be worn. The colourpalette, consisting of blues, greys, and greens, is reflective of this future landscape, offering a solution to the jarring existence of bright colours, and offering a viable method of reclaiming natural colours without any associated grief.
