Born and raised in Belfast, my design practice is rooted in identity, memory, and emotional connection. Drawing from my Irish and Indian heritage, I use fashion as a storytelling medium—exploring personal and collective histories through materiality and cultural dialogue. My garments act as a second skin: intimate, tactile, and evolving. I blend delicate femininity with raw, deconstructed techniques to create emotionally resonant pieces that honour both tradition and individuality. Each silhouette is shaped by memory as much as the body, embracing slow fashion and sustainable sourcing so every stitch carries meaning. My graduate collection, Progeny, reflects this ethos. It fuses intergenerational knowledge with experimental textile processes such as lace knitting, drop stitches, heat pressing, and casting—embedding time and care into each piece. I work exclusively with dead-stock materials, chosen for both texture and history, giving discarded textiles new life. Progeny honours the matriarchal lineage that formed me—an archive of the women who raised me and the landscapes that shaped me. Inspired by Irish and Indian summers, the collection explores contrasts: fragility and strength, tradition and innovation, heritage and transformation. Each garment is a tribute to legacy—designed to be worn, felt, and remembered. My practice is grounded in community, collaboration, and care. I see fashion as a living archive, shaped by time, touch, and the people who wear it. In rejecting fast fashion, I prioritise longevity, craft, and deliberate design. For me, garments are not just objects—they are vessels for connection, identity, and meaning.