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Ethan Hopkins

Ethan Hopkins

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE Arts University Bournemouth
Course FORGOTTEN CLAN
SPECIALISMS Menswear,Knitwear,Pattern Cutting,Tailoring

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Fashion is a vessel for memory, myth, and meaning. I design not for the fleeting moment, but for the enduring soul of a garment, its story, its purpose, and its ability to resonate across time. My work is rooted in narrative: whispered legends, forgotten elements, and the silent power of nature that guides the silhouettes I construct and the textures I choose. Craftsmanship is not a detail; it is a philosophy. I honour traditional methods while pushing them into contemporary form where the past and present meet in every seam. I choose to work slowly, intentionally, resisting the speed of the industry in favour of thoughtful making and lasting value. Sustainability is not a trend; it is a responsibility. I source with care: local wool, deadstock fabrics, recycled fibres. These materials hold stories of their own, and I give them new life with purpose and respect. Garments should age with grace, carry the imprint of their maker, and that invite connection with their wearer. I reject wasteful production and hollow aesthetics. I design for those who see beauty in restraint, in narrative, in cultural resonance. My work exists between the known and the unknown, where heritage meets innovation. Each collection is a chapter, an offering, crafted to provoke emotion, reflection, and meaning. Fashion, to me, is not just what we wear. It's what we remember.

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