A Mariner's Home

‘A Mariner’s Home’ is a romanticized, narrative-driven collection for menswear and/or unisex A/W fashion clothing 20/21. The collection draws inspiration from the British Isles coastline and its rich maritime history, focusing primarily on fishermen’s workwear and seaside landscapes. By researching fair isle knitting patterns that originated from the Shetland Isles, I was able to create a realistic but updated ‘fisherman’ aesthetic. The collection first began by taking photography of the local coastlines and then translating them into knit and patchwork design. Many fishermen living in the Isles were gifted their jumpers by family or neighbors, and the durable warmth that the jumper provides became almost the uniform of the trade. The community aspect when exchanging the jumper adds a talismanic charm to the garment With the universally understood conation of knitwear, family, the home and ‘love in every stitch’ fuller creates the sense of protection through love, and against the perils of the ocean Even today, sea fishing is still one of the top five most dangerous jobs in the UK, which could explain why there’s so many superstitions surround it.