FREELANCE WORK
Since May of 2024, I've been freelancing as an embroidery designer for the luxury brand Paula Nadal. Creating bespoke embroidery designs based on each brides heritage, creating out of the whimsical world of of the brand which re-modernises Victorian /Rococo references with Mediterranean twist. Alongside developing 3D Hydrangeas & Tulips in 100% silk creating a forever bouquet for the bride. Working closely alongside Paula in her studio in Dalston.
PAULA NADAL [ MAY 2024 - PRESENT ]
Below : #Freelance Bridal Embroidery Work for PAULA NADAL
CLIENTS : Paula Nadal, Casablanca & more
Prior to working with Paula, I was interning at Clio Peppiatt working on her Bridal 24 release, helping with studio management and early stages of embroidery development in Ladbroke Grove. Since switching to freelance I’ve taken on several other projects including bedazzling Bandana Accessories for Casablanca’s 2024 show.
Below: CASABLANCA PFW S/S 25
[ INTERNSHIPS ]
CLIO PEPPIATT 24 [ Oct 23” - Jan 24”]
LIBERTY LONDON FABRICS [ April 22” - August 22”]
MISS SOHEE [ September 21” - January 22”] F/W.22 sponsored by Dolce & Gabanna
TREE OF LIFE
Above: #1 Concept Board #2 Intial drawings and visual research
PROJECT CONCEPT
Inspired by the peculiarities of Hieronymus Bosch’s “Garden of Earthly Delights” [1515], my collection explores the mystery of the ‘unseen realm’: Perfection to Disruption, Peace to Corruption.
The collection revolves around fantastical armour for the angels guarding the TREE OF LIFE. Alongside undergrowth, strange botanical florals and Fibonacci’s pattern in the Garden of Eden then digitally mutating into darkness. Working with bio and natural materials with the idea that everything is biodegradable and can return to the Garden it was forged in.
The collection revolves around fantastical armour for the angels guarding the TREE OF LIFE. Alongside undergrowth, strange botanical florals and Fibonacci’s pattern in the Garden of Eden then digitally mutating into darkness. Working with bio and natural materials with the idea that everything is biodegradable and can return to the Garden it was forged in.
I spent a year in industry working for Miss Sohee on 3D sculptural couture pieces and alongside Liberty, developing floral accessories delving into their rich archive. This mix of experience influences my design. With final pieces being tailored for a performance setting: accessories lending itself to the fantasticalness of the concept. A romantic reaction to the age of the digital, promoting
ANGELIC SCAPULAR
Above: #1 Final Wearable Piece: Angelic Scapular
PROJECT CONCEPT
My concept is titled ‘Tree of Life’ and is inspired by the peculiarities of Hieronymus Bosch’s “Garden of Earthly Delights” [1515]. Exploring the mystery of the ‘unseen realm’ and biblical story of creation. The piece, ‘Angelic Scapular’ is made of embroidered 3D wired petals representing fantastical armor for the cherubim guarding the TREE OF LIFE. Feathers are encrusted in crystals grown on silk, inspired by strange botanical florals and Fibonacci’s pattern in the Garden of Eden then organically mutating into darkness.
Each petal is wired, covered in hand dyed and pleated silk habotai, backed with satin backing and then hand embroidered. I’ve worked with 100% silk and organic embellishment, with the idea that everything is biodegradable and can return to the Garden it was forged in. I spent a year in industry, partly working for Miss Sohee on 3D sculptural couture pieces. This influence of couture design has influenced my outcome. With the final piece being tailored for a performance setting: a body accessory lending itself to the fantasticalness of the concept. In response to the Mystic Arts, the piece is a romantic reaction to the age of the digital, promoting a return to the natural and the spiritual.
Above: Hand & Lock Photography of Angelic ScapularBEADED ORCHID
Above: #1 Beaded Orchid Piece
SHOOT
COLLABORTATION w/ Maisie Tongemann
Above: Intial drawings and visual research
COLLABORATION W/Maisie Tongemann
collaboration w/ fashion student
Wanted to collaborate textile artwork into garment with fashion student. Both like design minded, had similar influence of the ornate particularly art noveau, felt like this would be a good colloboration of minds. Especially after working in industry felt it was important to allow artwork to be turned into final garments.
Began using art noveau border details from streets of Barcelona, evolving those into orchid and elaborate linear illustrations. Helped alongside colour development. All garments are design work of Maisie Tongemann.
