Nicole Ballard
Fashion Design BA Hons
Winchester School of Art
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Casual/Streetwear / Womenswear / Atelier - Pattern Cutting
My location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Nicole Ballard
First Name: Nicole
Last Name: Ballard
University / College: Winchester School of Art
Course / Program: Fashion Design BA Hons
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Casual/Streetwear / Womenswear / Atelier - Pattern Cutting
My Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
About
Womenswear designer studying at Winchester School of Art specialising in streetwear, with research focusing on silhouette, colour and practicality.Inspired by the emergence of social media, paired with the unrealistic body standards imposed on young women. My final collection "Are You Listening Yet?" explores jovial excitement portrayed through fluorescent colours, with visually stimulating silhouettes to empower the wearer.
"Are You Listening Yet?” is a vibrant collection addressing the pressures young women face in the digital age, driven by social media and influencers promoting specific beauty standards and cosmetic surgery. Inspired by Olivia Attwood's documentary “The Price of Perfection” (2024), the collection explores the emotional and mental toll of pursuing perfection. The collection features fluorescent colours, extreme silhouettes, sportswear elements, emphasising style, functionality, and comfort. Highlighting the importance of individual voice and authenticity, it offers a joyful outlook on body image amidst an oppressive digital environment.
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