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A lot can be said for a frustrated pair of hands. I'd been hoarding copious metres of fabric in those stereotypical expensive-looking-extraordinarily-boring shades for months (you know, a mundane crusty fawn masquerading as a divinely chic steel or camel, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet) in the hope of creating a little capsule collection of simple, functional yet wearable pieces. Ultimately, to prove my creative ability and adaption - my movements have become quite stale to date, organizing the next two years of ones life (for the second time. I can honestly confirm UCAS is a system never to be trifled with, grin and bear it. Karma - thats all I have to say) is possibly the most odious, unsatisfying and unfruitful task i've had to undertake in a while, the last one being dropping out of University, the little nugget of honesty that got me into this pickle in the first place! I must admit, as mind numbing this process has been, I have also found it as a sort of awakening. The puzzling adolescence is falling into place - fantastic opportunities have begun to surface; talents have the time, peace and inspiration to cultivate; relationships thrive and flourish with everyone and everything. Aged 19, you're too old for enemies. Its time to eat, love and sew. 

So enduring a full plate (more of a engorged, swollen tableful) of sorting, organizing, emailing and fitting (clothing, not epileptic), I felt my inspiration resurface after a few months. Time to finish what I had yet to start.

I'm inspired by everything. The simplicity and clinical sculptures of Jil Sander, brooding Dries (what else is Van Noten if not brooding? I simply cannot describe it any other way. Maybe moody would do?) but something I feel indefinetly passionate about it moving with the times. Any old cad can badger on about the current climate, overspending blah. In all wholesome honesty, it hasn't effected my spending pattern one bit (sorry dad), I believe the point has now become focused on multi-functional pieces to be worn in different ways and treasured. Those designs I eternally lust after are those that have the power and balls to stand alone in any guise - the Complex Geometries dress, the All Saints wrap - individual pieces, almost tailored by the wearer. These are the clothes that come alive, and allow the girl inside to shine. Put it on back to front? No problemo, it still looks damn hot.