My whole life I have looked to my Nana as a source of inspiration, who has provided me with a wealth of knowledge. Nana combines both glamour and opulence with minimal effort which is something that I have always admired; from her lavish crystal earrings, all the way down to her immaculately painted nails, finished off with her array of family diamonds adorning her hands. For as long as I can remember, Nana has always hung heavy brocade curtains around her homes and when she decided to downsize and abandon them, I could not let them go to waste. It was my goal to upcycle, and turn these curtains into wearable art. I hand dyed the sun faded curtains to a luxurious and vibrant pink/red, inspired by the colour palette within my research, giving them a new lease of life! I proceeded to pattern cut the newly dyed curtains into garments Inspired by 1950s feminine silhouettes with traditional menswear tailoring, to create a juxtaposing femme/masc aesthetic. Overall, this menswear collection combines luxurious glamour, tailoring, vibrant colours, unique silhouette and is an ode to my inspirational muse, my Nana.
