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Caitlin Yates
Fashion Design BA Hons

University of Westminster

Graduates: 2021

Specialisms: Menswear / Denim / Apparel

My location: London, United Kingdom

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University of Westminster

Caitlin Yates

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First Name: Caitlin

Last Name: Yates

University / College: University of Westminster

Course / Program: Fashion Design BA Hons

Graduates: 2021

Specialisms: Menswear / Denim / Apparel

My Location: London, United Kingdom

Website: Click To See Website

About

Caitlin Yates is a menswear designer and founder of C8Y8S, an independent brand with a focus on print and textiles to portray personal narratives. Through strong pattern cutting, combined alongside tongue in cheek prints, Yates’ pushes to question society’s rules and regulations. Yates’ debut collection, ‘Cotswold Luvvies’, looks at the real life of the Cotswolds; destroying the assumed lifestyle and privilege of this hallowed land of middle England. Yates graduated from BA Fashion Design at University of Westminster and has previous work experience at MCQ, Alexander McQueen, ASAI TA and Martine Rose.

cotswold luvvies

“Cotswold Luvvies” looks at the real life of the Cotswolds; destroying the assumed lifestyle and privilege of this hallowed land of middle England. The collection uses found materials such as fabric created from makeup wipes, pub memorabilia and up-cycled denim to create pieces that bring awareness to rural poverty issues that run throughout the area. Using clothing to break down hierarchal connotations associated with the area, through destruction of classed rules and regulations.