What was the starting point of inspiration for your final project?
The starting point for my collection was looking into imagery of male gangs in London, analysing their dress code, surroundings and attitude. I was heavily inspired by the series Top Boy and artist Herr Nilsson. I combined this with Tudor portraits of Elizabeth I and Henry VIII, finding a synonymy in their expression of power and status. Through collaging images from both sources, ideas for silhouette, fabrication and detailing emerged.
What form will your final project take?
The collection will consist of 4 outfits from my final line up. I designed a collection of garments that belong to the streetwear family but with a spin. The Heir to the Throne collection has taken your stereotypical tracksuit however create it in a detailed heir print with elasticated faux fur cuffs. This runs through the collection with garments from ponchos to utility jackets to puffa coats in graffiti prints and cotton twills to bring you your new ideal girl gang.