Soufriere Etherington
Costume Design and Making BA Hons
Bucks New University
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Costume Design - Stage Screen Dance / Illustration
My location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Soufriere Etherington
First Name: Soufriere
Last Name: Etherington
University / College: Bucks New University
Course / Program: Costume Design and Making BA Hons
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Costume Design - Stage Screen Dance / Illustration
My Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom
About
I am a third year costume design and making student at Buckinghamshire New University. My specialities are costume illustration and concept art, pattern drafting and cutting and contextual research. I draw inspiration from historical fine art and international pop culture alike to produce appealing and innovative designs and garments.
My final project for 2nd year was inspired by the Jacqueline Wilson novel Little Stars, one of my favourite books growing up. I chose to design for the exuberant yet ruthless owner of the Cavalcade music hall, Mrs Ruby. As she was fond of rich jewel tones and exotic silhouettes, I used a deep sapphire blue damask to construct a period accurate corset based on an 1890s pattern, with a patternmatched front and flossing to contain the bones and prevent fraying. With my limited remaining fabric, I constructed a tea gown inspired by the Orientalist kimono-like dressing gowns and loungewear of the time. The rectangular panels and sleeves create a dramatic silhouette and the pleated back is reminiscent of the Aesthetic Dress movement popular with alternative lifestyles.