Veronica Wallace
Fashion Design BDes
Otago Polytechnic
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms: Creative Direction / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles / Visual Merchandising
My location: Dunedin, New Zealand
Veronica Wallace
First Name: Veronica
Last Name: Wallace
University / College: Otago Polytechnic
Course / Program: Fashion Design BDes
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms: Creative Direction / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles / Visual Merchandising
My Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
Website: Click To See Website
About
I am a 2023 Bachelor of Design in Fashion graduate from Otago Polytechnic Dunedin. I value fashion as one of the greatest forms of self expression, and I find a continuous sense of reward in being part of the world of design. I place a strong importance on sustainability, and supporting small & independent designers. I love being in a role that allows me to exercise my creativity and strengthen skill sets I have learnt during my studies. I also aim to be part of a brand/company that is sustainability-focused. As a designer I aim to create pieces that combine elegance and whimsy for results that invigorate the wearer and they'll want to keep in their wardrobe forever. I believe one of the first steps in practicing sustainability with fashion, on an individual level, is to connect with your own personal style expression and cherish the clothes you own.
An illustrated lineup and an actualised sample dress called the 'Cocktail Mini'. The inspiration came from the Victorian's love of Scheele's green; the colour that required arsenic for it's brightness and killed many who loved it despite it's deadly nature. All the death would cause more people to wear black in mourning, which is referenced with the black organza "vieling" the bright green of the brocade beneath. Photographed in studio by Anna Harcus, modelled by me.