I started out by doing a lot of research into denim, especially around sustainability and ethics. I also created collages of lucky charm images to inspire me, and from there I played around with different shapes and silhouettes. My tutors encouraged me to really push my ideas, and I’m really happy with the designs I’ve come up with. 

My collection includes 3 pieces. The first is called the Ladybug look: a leather top fitted in the shape of a magpie head, a denim skirt inspired by ladybug wings, and baggy jeans with ladybug embroidery and buttons.  

The second is called the Shard look: the design of the top is inspired by a smashed mirror, and it’s got a cut-out in the shape of four-leaf clover on the back. That will be paired with a skirt made from denim and leather, again inspired by shards from a broken mirror.  

The third piece is a full body suit that’s going to be made of lighter denim. It’ll have barrel trousers decorated with leather stars, and frayed denim strips on the sleeves of the top – the idea is that the strips flow out behind the model as they walk on the runway.