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Ryan Carter

Ryan Carter

Carmarthen, Wales
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE Carmarthen School of Art
Course Velvet Vanguard
SPECIALISMS Womenswear

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Velvet Vanguard is a fashion collection designed to reclaim the authority and elegance once inherent in royal attire. In a time when modern monarchy leans toward relatability, this collection asserts that regality should never be diminished—it should radiate strength. I am passionate about the belief that royals should embody power through their garments, and this collection is my response: a bold reimagining of sovereign style. Inspired by medieval armour and high couture, the collection fuses historical grandeur with contemporary innovation. I have incorporated 3D-printed armour and chainmail to create sculptural silhouettes that speak of protection and dominance, softened by elements of satin to contrast and elevate the overall form. This interplay between harsh and smooth textures reflects the duality of modern power—unyielding, yet refined. Each outfit is crafted to show that beauty and strength are not opposites, but partners. Velvet Vanguard invites the viewer to feel the impact a single outfit can carry—and challenges fashion to once again dress power with purpose.

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