‘The Other Self’ is inspired by illustrations from my diary that imagine a world for our internal (or ‘other’) selves which is more ethereal than our own, centring a fairy character who is traipsing a garden.
The silhouettes throughout have an asymmetric, draped quality that reference this idea of wandering and getting snagged on branches. Knit has been an interesting medium to achieve these shapes through. I have also developed my original illustrations into screenprints to convey this narrative.
Throughout, I have patchworked with second-hand garments and magpie-d antique laces and tabld linens. This is how I addressed issues with sustainability in a way which is accessible to myself.
This collection is a sentimental and delicate interpretation of a daydream I have, and I hope each garment is imbued with such affection as to remind us of the value of clothes and the stories they can hold.
