Textiles

Melissa Battye

Ballarat High School, Ballarat

A girl with blonde hair holds a red jacket in front of her while smiling A red jacket is laid out flat on the ground and is opened up to display various components, such as gloves and storage compartments. A blonde girl wears a red jacket. The arms have been zipped off to create short sleeves. A line of reflective material is used across the top of the four front pockets

The Helping Hand of a Jacket

Ripstop nylon, cashmere

I developed my design brief to identify the needs of people without homes in Victoria, taking into consideration our unpredictable, harsh climate. Research into these needs involved observations of homeless persons and an interview with a man currently rough sleeping. My garment was made to be durable and versatile for the end user, with many different functions.

Alexis Daddo

Toorak College, Mount Eliza

A girl is seen from standing from behind. She is wearing grey felted pants and a white felted top that has tesselleted detailing at the back. A white felted top, seen from the back. The back has a grey marbelled tessellated detail. The top is held together with felted pegs. Teia' by Alexis Daddo, clothing promoting zero waste production through the use of natural fibres, such as alpaca fibres and corn husk

Teia

Alpaca fleece, silk, corn husk

These garments are a response to the increasing sustainability plight in modern society. Reflecting historical periods of innovation in fashion, namely the 1950s and 1960s, my product has a unisex shape, increasing the garment’s potential market. The concept primarily concentrates on zero waste; corn husk was focused on to reduce waste while enhancing the natural fibres of the Australian alpaca industry.

Emma Hardy

Genazzano FCJ College, Kew

A girl is wearing a yellow bucket hat with a colourful print, while peering into a calico bag with the same print. She is also wearing a pink top and yellow skirt, both with terry towelling detail. A bikini pair is laid out. They are primarily patterned with a yellow graphic 80s print. They have a white border.

Sustainable 80s Inspired Beachware

Organic cotton jersey stretch (93% organic cotton, 7% lycra, 100% cotton (terry towelling), active fabric (80% matte polyester, 20% spandex), 100% eco canvas (polyester with 45% recycled content)

The end-user group desired a beach outfit consisting of a two-piece swimsuit and cover-up items, with the design referencing 1980s and 1990s style, with a modern aspect. It was important that the outfit was made with the utmost consideration of sustainability, using envirofriendly materials.

Bonnie Mcloughlin

Loreto College Ballarat

A girl is seen from the back modelling a long-sleeved black and white dress. It is detailed with complex cutouts and weaving to create circular and square patterns. A detail of the bottom of the dress. It has black and white strips woven to create a checkered effect and black fringing that is responsive to movement. A girl is modelling a long-sleeved black and white dress with cutouts. The dress has a black crop top beneath. A girl wearing a red top and white skirt has her arm around the model

Derby Day Dress

Neoprene

The end user required a chic and sophisticated garment for the Derby Day Spring Racing Carnival. I was inspired to use a neoprene fabric and explore the emerging technological benefits of laser cutting. The use of contrasting black and white neoprene through weaving techniques helped to create a unique and innovative design. 

Millicent Meldrum

Toorak College, Mount Eliza

The model is walking towards the camera wearing a blue satin dress, worn over a white t-shirt. A pink resin brace is work over the dress. A close up of a pink resin brace that is secured using pink ribbon over a blue satin dress with pink floral detailing. A girl with brown hair models a blue satin dress, worn over a white t-shirt. A pink resin brace is work over the dresss. A shorter blond girl stands to the right, smiling at the camera.

The Beauty Brace

Vinyl, resin, bemsilk, satin/silk, cotton, metal eyelets

This garment was inspired by current corset fashion. I wanted to design a back brace for users with scoliosis that was both fashionable and comfortable, unlike most others available today.

The dress and shirt are designed to work with the brace to create a flattering piece for the user to wear every day or out at night, in comfort. The dress pattern and colours are inspired by the user’s love of the outdoors and her personal style preferences.

Tayah O’Dell

Emmaus College, Vermont South

A model is seen from the back wearing a short green playsuit. There are two pink pockets on the shorts and a pink tie is seen from the back A detail of a pink linen playsuit. There is pink and green floral embroidery on the pcoket A model is seen from the front wearing a pink linen playsuit. A green reversible crop top is worn over the top.

Minimalist Multi-wear

Clothing Cotton, linen

This product was designed for people concerned with the environmental impact of their lifestyles. I was influenced by minimalist fashion trends, the demands of the everyday active lifestyle and sustainability models. The product comprises materials that are biodegradable, while accommodating longevity and free movement. It can be worn as multiple separate elements, as well as one garment.

Cathleen Smith

Emmaus College, Vermont South

A girl is dancing wearing sequined shorts, a cotton shirt with pink embroidery and a pink velvet jacket. A girl is seen dancing from behind. She is wearing sequined shorts, a cotton long-sleeved shirt with the woerd 'love' embroidered on the back. She is holding a pink velvet jacket. A profile view detail of a girl wearing a pink velvet jacket. The lapel has a distinct scallop shape.

K-pop Performance Outfit

Velvet, cotton, sequin spandex

My client was a K-pop performer looking for an outfit for their upcoming stage tour that embodied the album’s theme of ‘love’. I focused on the comfort and movement of the design, as well as achieving an eye-catching appearance. Inspired by contemporary dancewear and a fashion aesthetic seen in Korean culture, I designed and developed this outfit.

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