Arts Thread

Kate McElduff is a designer who’s clothing represents their values. I want my collection to represent a fashion forward style incorporating considered shopping consuming. This would highlight buying clothing with the intension of longevity. This would consider fibres, weight, seasons and styling. 'It won't expire. I'm timeless.' I believe that quote summaries my values to those who might not have a high knowledge of fashion. It also makes a statement towards anti-fast fashion and trends influencing our high consumer values. Initially my project approached a social issue discussing the Cost of Living Crisis (2022), which caused many to choose between heating their homes or paying food bills. From this research, I started to considered fibres that promote insulation such as Merino wool. Informed by research, I selected a handful of yarns and techniques to use within my collection and performed a test to track heat transfer. These tests considered fibres, knitting techniques and % of heat transfer. My results suggest 57.2% of heat on average remained within the potato after 10 minutes, promoting less heat transfer.