Jessica Horton
Fashion BA Hons
Arts University Bournemouth
Graduates: 2022
Specialisms: Womenswear / Fashion Illustration / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles
My location: Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Jessica Horton
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Horton
University / College: Arts University Bournemouth
Course / Program: Fashion BA Hons
Graduates: 2022
Specialisms: Womenswear / Fashion Illustration / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles
My Location: Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Website: Click To See Website
About
Jessica Horton is a womenswear designer and 3D creator working within themes of identity and the natural world through the process of creative pattern cutting, she combines both feminine and masculine silhouettes with bold graphic prints and textural knitwear. Sustainable and ethical design is embedded in her design choices as well as strong focus on transparency.Her design methodology is rooted in creative pattern cutting, specifically creating abstracted silhouettes from existing garments through drape and collage. Inspiration commonly stems from ideas around self expression, themes of identity and womanhood, which are then translated into wearable concepts.
Jessica Horton is a Semi-finalist of the Redress Design Award 2023. She holds a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design from Arts University Bournemouth, UK. “We are in a climate emergency and the current industry is not moving fast enough to curb emissions. Sustainability should lead the design process, rather than become an after-thought or quota.” – Jessica Horton REDRESS DESIGN AWARD COLLECTION Jessica’s Redress Design Award collection, ‘Biophilia’, is an exploration of the natural fibres historically used for outdoor work garments but realised in a more luxury fashion context. The zero-waste jumper is knit by hand from a vintage 100% wool yarn cone sourced secondhand, and the balaclava is knit with surplus yarn. Jessica also incorporates a secondhand vintage cotton parachute into wide pants and a skirt, adjustable with the parachute cords attached. Labels with QR codes on the garments direct consumers to her website, where they can learn more about each piece, including how to repair them at home, thus increasing their longevity.
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