Ruth Naylor
Fashion Design BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms: Womenswear / Genderless / Fashion Technology
My location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Ruth Naylor
First Name: Ruth
Last Name: Naylor
University / College: De Montfort University
Course / Program: Fashion Design BA (Hons)
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms: Womenswear / Genderless / Fashion Technology
My Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
About
I am a graduate of De Montfort University specialising in creative cutting to create non-traditional garments that are not restricted by the shape of the body. I enjoy mixing current and historical references while playing with exaggerated shapes and experimental silhouettes to create future-facing garments. Currently I am most interested in creating silhouettes that are completely abstract and do not conform to the body, yet finding a way to make them wearable as clothing. Conceptually, I like exploring ideas pertaining to our current life and potential future, such as biology, technology, and apocalypse.
A short portfolio highlighting my work from my second year of university. Print Project - Investigating identity based storytelling through print exploration and zero wasted pattern cutting. I focused on my personal collections, using photoshop to digitally manipulate ticket scans and photography for print design. Kenzo bootcamp - a challenge to recreate a designer garment from Kenzo S/S 21. An exercise in deep research and reverse engineering.