I want to have an open discussion with people, whether they are active in the fashion community or not, as to what defines the difference between inspiration and copy culture. I believe that the constant need for more and the rising prevalence of “fast-fashion” has caused inspiration to journey to the realm of copy culture. It has allowed me to discover and home in on what kind of future I want in fashion.Ībove: Printed silk swatches with designs I digitally made.Īlong with my fascination with vintage clothing, being immersed in the Fashion Industry has sparked my curiosity about what inspires other designers, and how inspiration is translated visually into their own design language. I love the broadness of my role, and it has been able to open me to all kinds of possible endeavours. Since the brand I work for is relatively small, I am able to be involved in all stages of the wholesaling process, from design idea conception all the way to boutique delivery and customer purchasing. I love what I do and am constantly pushing myself to do better with my work.
I currently work as a Fashion Production Co-Ordinator and Digital Textile Designer for a Fashion Wholesaler in Melbourne, Australia. So, I carved a pathway that would get me to the career and life that my soul would be satisfied with.Ībove: Me in high school holding an award for a red dress I made with cotton roses and a felted silk fibre bodice. Through high school, I knew that my career would be doing something in fashion and in particular textiles - I simply refused to believe any alternative to that fact. Vintage and second-hand finds nurtured my interest in fashion history, patterns formed through re-emerging trends, and the cyclical nature of fashion. As I got older, I would visit the local Good Sammy’s every weekend and carefully scan the racks, searching for pieces that I could possibly alter in some fabulous way, whether it was through sewing alterations, embroidery, printing, or anything and everything else.
I would create outfits for my dolls from household items and would paint any surface I could get my hands on. My mum has always loved photography and interior design, and never failed to encourage me to pursue my thirst for creativity. Growing up, I was surrounded by creative inspiration.
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