A Woman’s Place’ challenges the concept of the singularity of a womans purpose within a modern society. Considering how despite the increase in feminist discussion, several prejudices remain as hinderances for female progression within wider societal conversations.

 

Image of model leaning against a briefcase, in front of a bouquet of flowers. She is dressed in a white shirt embellished with a tablecloth across the shirt yoke and an embroidered pillowcase across the chest. She also wears a layered black short and pleated skirt combination.
Image of a model sat upon a briefcase while carelessly reading a cookbook. She is wearing a white shirt with a tablecloth attached by the yoke and draping down her back. Paired with sports style black shorts in a suiting fabric, and a referable pleated wrap skirt.

My personal motivation behind this project lays upon the turbulence of navigating your twenties as a woman and reflecting upon what I have learnt from growing up within a predominately female household. Paying homage to my nan and the influence she has had on my personal self discovery through the use of textiles. With reference to interior furnishings, sportswear and businesswear I aimed to achieve a seamless balance; while provoking feelings of childhood nostalgia.

A model straddles a white chair backwards, wearing a brightly coloured jacket with large puff sleeves. She holds up doll wearing a miniature version of her outfit.
The model slouches in her chair, wearing an oversized patchwork football shirt and long skirt made up of yellow pillowcases decorated in small white flowers.

With sustainability in mind, several of my garments were designed as reversable or utilising secondhand materials that were repaired and repurposed. Reflecting practices taught to me by my nan; and reducing the need for overconsumption of textiles.

The model stands leaning slightly to one side, in a oversized patchwork football shirt and frill bloomers made to a boxer style fit.