In Praise Of Slowness

Since September I have been volunteering in a local charity shop. They have an entire archive of amazing products which were unsellable due to imperfections. I have been collecting these pieces to use throughout my collection as a way to reduce waste and make light of these products. When the second lockdown hit, I realised it meant people couldn’t donate their unwanted materials. I collected my local community’s throw-away garments. The first product I received was a pair of printed curtains, these sparked the idea that all of my pieces would be heavily inspired by everyday interiors. My pieces have a relaxed feel as a reminder of the comforts that we have gotten so used to and put us at ease- deconstructed into sharp tailoring and slinky silhouettes. I think sustainability has a stigma which suggests it can’t be a luxury, sexy piece, my collection questions this and proves that waste products can be elevated.