Designer research sketchbook

My inspiration for this collection derived from the archetypes of Carl Jung. In particular: the shadow, the persona and the self. Real pressed flowers are encapsulated in contrasting pleated plastic with the same flowers printed and embroidered onto silks. Each garment forms part of a narrative that represents the human evolution of consciousness that altogether create a glamorous, modern yet functional collection.

The studios have been alive once again at MV16. We have a wonderful new crop of eager & talented AS level students, who have all made a fabulous start to their programmes of study. The A' Level Textiles students have 'hit the ground running' & have already ploughed through pages & pages of their sketchbooks, creating a wealth of vital research used to inspire & fuel new ideas and samples. They are really grasping the absolute necessity for 'quality, quality, quality'. They are working hard…

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A Level Flower project. Designer research – Alexander McQueen. Primary research at Savage Beauty exhibition in New York. Further development of dress designs inspired by McQueen.

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A journey that begins with first-hand observation and ends with complex, three-dimensional pieces, Halima’s AS and A2 Textile projects are superb exemplars for others: some of the best Textile sketchbooks that I have seen.