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.
From July to October 2025 I crafted a cosplay ensemble to enter a competition run by Animangapop. My character was Mami Tomoe from the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica, an experienced yet desperately lonely magical girl fighter. The blouse, skirt, corset and boot covers were self drafted, the hair accessories were sculpted from polymer clay and hand painted and I created my first ever wig, using wire and tape to form the dramatic curls. I entered the cosplay competition in the Handmade - 70% or more category and won the second place craftsmanship prize. This project was born almost completely out of passion and I was delighted to bring one of my favourite characters ever to life.