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Isabelle Jackson
Fashion BA Hons

Kingston School of Art

Graduates: 2025

Specialisms: Atelier - Pattern Cutting / Textiles - Knit / Textiles - Print

My location: London, United Kingdom

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Kingston School of Art

Isabelle Jackson

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First Name: Isabelle

Last Name: Jackson

University / College: Kingston School of Art

Course / Program: Fashion BA Hons

Graduates: 2025

Specialisms: Atelier - Pattern Cutting / Textiles - Knit / Textiles - Print

My Location: London, United Kingdom

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About

I am a fashion design student graduating in Summer 2025 from Kingston School of Art, where I have specialised in textiles with a strong focus on storytelling, craftsmanship, and material experimentation. My design practice explores the tension between fragility and strength, drawing on themes of memory, imperfection, and transformation. I am particularly passionate about repurposing vintage and second-hand materials, giving new life to forgotten garments and textiles through thoughtful, contemporary design. I am proficient in print design and printmaking, knitwear (using both domestic and Dubied machines), CLO3D, Adobe Illustrator, and working with specialist materials such as leather and silk. My work combines traditional textile processes with digital innovation to create emotionally resonant and sustainable pieces. My time at Kingston has been deeply formative, filled with creative growth and collaborative experiences that I will always carry with me. As I prepare to graduate, I’m excited for what the future holds and ready to bring a reflective, hands-on approach to the next stage of my journey in fashion.

"Sentinel Patina" is a womenswear collection that explores the poetic contrast between fragility and strength. Inspired by the hidden histories of vintage garments, it combines delicate sand-washed silks, chiffon, and georgette with repurposed military canvas and lamb’s leather. Referencing 20th-century lingerie and 1940s British military wear, the collection investigates the tension between softness and structure, femininity and utility. Through fabric manipulation and careful material sourcing, Sentinel Patina celebrates ageing, imperfection, and resilience, reflecting garments as both armour and artefact. This collection forms part of a broader practice rooted in sustainability, textile experimentation, and emotionally resonant design.