Northumbria University
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Textiles - Print / Womenswear
My location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
First Name: Francesca
Last Name: Recchia
University / College: Northumbria University
Course / Program: Fashion BA Hons
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Textiles - Print / Womenswear
My Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
“Imprints” is an AW27 collection exploring how time, memory and routine leave visible and emotional marks on the body. Focusing on the 9–5 working day, the collection reframes everyday signs of wear creased uniforms, strained hands and worn surfaces as quiet records of resilience and lived experience. Surface prints reference physical traces of repetitive labour, while utilitarian uniform details are reimagined through a contemporary lens. Silhouettes gradually loosen throughout the collection, reflecting the rhythm of a working day from sunrise to night. Through layered prints, trompe-l’œil techniques and a palette shifting with the time of day, “Imprints” commemorates labour not only as toil, but as a meaningful structure that brings purpose and builds relationships.