Rebecca Allen

Laura Baggley

Rebecca Baker

Sophie Bibby

Nottingham Trent University

A collection inspired by people and life. Although we are all essentially the same, each one of us is shaped and sculptured by the events and experiences of life into very different individuals. Our physicals appearance changes over time which mimics the emotional changes within ourselves and each crease on our face tells a story. As we continue on our journey through life our minds and bodies become a curious collection of layers and textures

My knitwear collection has inspired from a country cottage and kitchen theme, inspiration has been drawn from floral patterns, tablecloths, gingham jam jars and feminine porcelain. The collection of shaped fabrics outlines a range of lightweight fine gauge knitwear in a mix of spun dyed polyester, viscose and cotton.

Layers of textures and colour encapsulate special pieces that you want to collect.  Comfortable, free-spirited clothes that play with shape and bring about feelings of nostalgia.  Inspiration is drawn from the British family holiday and the intense combinations of emotions that these particular moments create."

My Autumn/ Winter collection is based upon a Lady of the Manor transforming into a Vixen. As well as the striking visual and tactile qualities of fox fur, I also interpreted their elegance and movement through techniques such as cabling and fashioning, aiming to create knitwear with a sensual appeal.

Meixuan Chen

Kandy Diamond

Radha Dumra

Laura Elford

'DISTRESSED'

'Alice in stitches'

'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'

'Private Wardrobes'

My project aims to explore a beauty of distress; and produce interesting knitting fabric for fashion. My inspiration comes from the photos, which I

took on the streets or on the wall in London city, of destroyed and decayed surface and graffiti.

Knitted textiles for teen fashion inspired by the story of Alice in Wonderland. Simple shapes sit alongside angled stripes giving an irregular

feel to the fabrics, while layers and pockets concealing details bring an element of surprise. Accent colours of black and red add interest to an

otherwise naive colour palette.

This collection was inspired by the preservation of memories, how people store things away and keep them special. Precious. Victorian mourning jewellery and antique silk embroidery gave inspiration to the texture of these pieces and the strong shots of colour that highlight some of the delicate detailing of the knit.

Lili Golmohammadi

Edwina Holder

Rei Honda

Jessica Hymas

'MOTORCYCLING MAD!'

'Delicate Strength'

'Man and Nature: Back to Basics'

'BIOMIMICRY'

Motorcycling clothes are tough, hard, and protective. This project is about finding the funnier side through knitwear; taking the traditional features of a biker’s jacket, and bringing out the humorous side by making it soft and silly. It also plays on traditions of Fair Isle knitting, replacing conventional patterns with bikers, skulls, and winged motifs…

My work is an exploration of the opposing qualities between hard, non-stretchy surfaces [perceived as masculine] including steel, wood and perspex against soft, stretchy, delicate knitted textiles. Ironically, the performance of the hard, expansive structures are restricted by the soft knitted surface perceived as the weaker material.

My work has described as painterly.  In order to create specific mood and feeling within my work, colours and texture are often very important. I am intending to produce quality, comfortable, unique knitting interior pieces. These knitting interiors have developed by theme " Man and Nature- Back to Basic".

The title Biomimicry describes a collection of knitted textiles that search to create a sustainable and beautiful alternative to the use of exotic feathers and skins in fashion. The yarns used are man-made, demonstrating that fashion does not need to ‘take’ from nature where textiles can mimic it.

Valentina Karellas

Jo Knell

Jung Lee

Pamela Leung

'Apocalypse Tartan'

'Sushi'

Working with natural, good quality yarns is the focus of these garments. The theme of nature is apparent, the tactile elements are dominant, which compliment the smoothness of the fine knit. Having a mixture of industrial and domestic knitting with traditional hand knitting has correlated well.

The inspiration for these garments developed from the recent news reports of Bird Flu and the idea of ‘the end of the world’. They incorporate tartan designs into dramatic knitted pieces, and feature a range of different knitting techniques used together to create fashion fit for rock stars.

Woman’s identity was the inspiration for my works. I focused on the states and features of the three women to make a comparison between women’s lives.  Nora, in the book `A Doll’s House, was described with a crocheted corset. Kiki, Man Ray’s model and lover, was expressed by knitted fringe dress. Lastly a long black and white knitted dress was created for my grandmother, who was a mostly typical Asian woman in 1950.

This collection draws inspiration from Sushi. Not only are they delicious to eat but it is also a feast for the eyes; the colour palette is taken from different types of Sushi, salmon pinks, lobster reds, seaweed and wasabi greens. My research is in the decorative elements, layering and textures of sushi food which has given me a lot of visually exciting material to work from and has allowed me to create a fun and quirky collection

Joanna Lewis

Jenny McHardy

Kerry Mosley

Aber Nasher

'Knit Happens'

'URBAN ARMOUR'

Using a circular knitting technique on the Morat, I programmed two colour imagery based on fat to create a double bed knitted fabric. This creates a blistered or pocketed area for planting with integrated watering and drainage systems. By designing the seed and plant placement and embedding these within the knitting, the natural growth of plants take over the structure to create a living and evolving pattern across walls, over columns and around building skins. This project helps to build a greener urban environment by harmonising spaces of ruin

Emotions can run high, they can be hidden and disguised. They can be combined and become confused. Nothing is ever black or white. Every shade of grey exists. Look and look again and it may become clearer.

I enjoy making decorative and aesthetically pleasing textiles.  I love to experiment with unusual techniques and materials, exploiting their contrasting tactile and visual qualities.  Here I have combined hand knitted beaded wire, machine embroidery and ceramics to indulge my love of strong colour, flowing line and organic pattern.

I believe the body should control the garment and not the opposite. My knits have the ability to convey this idea as they can stretch and obey one’s body movement and rhythm. For these garments I was influenced by bones and the human body and their movements, and the feeling of being trapped.

Sanam Nassiri

Claire O'Brien

Maggi Rowell

Jenny Hortlund

'Nurturing Mother's Angst' and 'Molly Coddle''

Through knitting and pattern cutting, I try to create pieces that are intriguing and express my personal interests, reflecting my inspiration. I am often fascinated with concepts and how they translate into fashion and then design in general. As a result, I want to strike up a balance between conceptual and commercial fashion that is accessible to as many people as possible.

Taking inspiration from everyday objects from a cheese grater to a plug , i have mixed fine gauge, chunky and 3d construction, subtle colour changes, fine yarn mixes, bold colour and form contrasts, stitching, layering and pattern to create a diverse and playful range of knitted fabrics for interiors and fashion.

Exploring ambiguities that lie within the concept of the ‘nurturing mother’, I am interested in the constraints society places upon us, making taboo certain aspects of life otherwise considered natural. It is important for me to be expressive, communicating something about life and its organic mystery and beauty.

Inspired by Helmut Newtons photography of women and film director Fasstbinder's portrayal of women in 'Belle du Jour' and 'Martha'.  I am fascinated by the combination of both female strength and vulnerability bound together in one personality.

Eleonor Schoelkopf

Simone Shailes

Michelle Sims

Grace Smyth

'Tropical Illusion'

Menswear can often be restricting in terms of form, creating an opportunity to be experimental when it comes to colour mixing, detailing and innovation.  My work reflects a new approach to men’s knitwear design- colour, detail and quality being the key.  Knitwear is no longer solely about texture.

Hand knitting techniques are integral to this collection. Intricately worked detailing is presented alongside textural stitches and the simplicity of

plain knitting. Hand-worked techniques are combined with lightweight machine knitting in simple garment shapes which allow the discreet design details to be fully appreciated.

Multi-coloured striped sleeveless knitted top with hook-up design and pompom wrap around belt.  Part of collection of garments that was inspired by the 'Tropicalia' exhibition (Barbican, London).

Inspired by the urban landscape I looked at confined areas of decay and waste. Second hand and recycled materials influenced my collection by looking at the hidden elements of tailoring to produced conceptual knitted fabrics by developing new, and, or combinations of techniques to bring stitch into the menswear market

Joyce Thompson

Charlotte Wagstaff

'Winter Twilight'

'Red Blossom'

'East and West: Tokyo'

I have aimed to create a warm and cosy collection of knitted designs for interiors, suitable for a winter climate. In terms of colour I have taken inspiration from images that convey a sense of ' twilight' and I have also been influenced by various 3D structures such as op-art patterns.

Red Blossom is based on the hexagonal shape of the nucleotides within the context of the DNA code. The work is calculated to double as it unfolds, splits and grows. Blossoming in seemingly organic randomness. Emerging as its own entity, possibly into a  body of clothing.

This dress ‘Tokyo’ is one of a collection based on the kimono showing the changes of the garments silhouette from east to west. Tokyo being the most western city is the most tailored of all garments. The jacquard pattern reflects the city’s street lights and the tall buildings.

My work is inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, 1880-1940, looking at artists such as William Morris. The use of stylised flowers created by these artists is reflected in my own range. As a way of creating interest in my fabrics I have used techniques of appliquéing and embroidery. Incorporated fabric - Libertys.

'Dark Indulgence'

My collection took inspiration from a passage in Joris Karl Huysmans novel ‘Against Nature’, which describes a dinner party swathed in multiple tones of black. This evocative scene allowed me to explore subtle, sensuous colours and sophisticated, unusual shapes to create a decadent collection aimed at the couture market.

A range of fabrics to inspire contemporary couture. Created from the idea of contrast between nature and artifice.

My first interest was in the structures of the sea. Ideas of flexibility and erosion played a big part in my work. During the knitting process, I began to consider more formal structures such as gothic windows. Working in wire allows me to explore both structural patterns and intricate detail.

Caroline Wong

Keren Cornelius

'A Stitch in Time'

The work takes you on a journey through a 'Magical Wonderland'. People will be enchanted by beauty shown in the delicate details of the knit. The mix of fabrics and stitching combined together create an intricate and tactile surface. Playing around with colour and materials has created my fun accessories.

I focused simply on a single stitch which was wound into a hank and knotted; marking a period of my life which has past, a history, a time and a place unknown to the wearer and labeled according to the hours of construction or quantity of thread used.