Howra El-sekaifi ?
Ambitious, hard working and reliable womenswear designer, with the ability to work well under pressure, independently and as part of a team.
As well as having gained pattern cutting knowledge and sewing skills from my course, I have gained a great insight into the fashion industry through placements in various Read More...
Final Collection
My Final Major Project is influenced by Eastern and Medieval Armour. The concept of having metal links between the plates of the armour and the flexibility it gives to the wearer yet still protects. I have portrayed this in the use of leather throughou
Pre-collection
Looking into my father's studio photography work from the 80s, it led me into exploring the origins of studio photography. Therefore my collection was an investigation into the 1800s studio photography during the Victorian era. The idea being that I fr
Home is where the heart is...
The inspiration for this project came from the Harem life and the famous Odalisque of the Ottoman Empire. Intrigued by the drapes in the paintings, I wanted to portray this in modern fashion. Therefore, I used leathers and denims to create a more weara
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