MARY FITZPATRICK

Researching veiling practices in the East and in the West formed the basis of visual information and also inspired the concepts that became the main driving force behind the collection. The concept of veiling beauty and in turn the beauty of fabric, developed from research and was translated into bonding knitwear inbetween layers of sheer georgette, giving the collection a unique, hand-crafted appeal.
In addition to veiling practices, I researched and recorded court attire, such as barristers robes which possess symbols of power and authority. Through draping on a stand, I experimented with shape and silhouette, developing strong, trapese-shaped silhouettes which are underpinned by refined, tailored elements.

The finished range is a sophisticated A/W collection combining relaxed, tailored pieces with draping, voluminous silhouettes. The colour palette is both rich and dark but moves into lighter tones that contrast the rich embellishments, prints and knitwear. The use of sheer fabrics allows to show the body, space and materials behind the outer garments and also allows the dark collection to feel light and sheer.