The project
Trailblazer is about creating clothing that empowers people to get off their phones and explore the outdoors! Research began by looking through photos of my partner's time in the Engineering battalion of the Norwegian army. The silhouettes are a modern take on military wear, brought to life through colour, surface, and texture. My own photographs of winter hikes in Norway and vintage maps, which I'm using to reinvent infamous camouflage patterns through digital, mono, and screen printing, are heavily inspiring this project.
Who am I?
Hi! I'm Katie, a final-year Fashion Design student at Kingston University. My design aesthetic is all about creating functional yet exciting clothing for the outdoors and I hope to bring this to life during my final collection.
where will the money go?
I'm raising money to help fund my final collection. Donations will go towards material costs such as fabrics, trimmings, hiring models, photographers, and spaces for final photoshoots and lookbooks.
The collection is made up of six looks, including a minimum of two garments per look, so a large portion of the funds will go towards fabrics, trimmings and print/textile production for the collection itself.
Any additional funds will go towards other production costs, including hiring models and photographers and travel for all personnel to locations for fittings and photoshoots.
As a student, creating a professional-looking collection can get really expensive, so any funds raised will have a significant impact. They will help me carry out this collection and portfolio successfully and put my best foot forward for the industry after graduation.
Cost breakdown:
Materials (fabric and trimmings) - £200
Digital fabric printing - £100
Laser cutting - £50
Travel to photoshoot - £150
Find Me here
@k.edwards.art on Instagram, where I'll be giving updates on my work throughout the year.
Help Me succeed!
You don't need to give money to help me succeed! Please share this project with anyone you think would support me. If you can, any donations will be greatly appreciated!
