University of the West of England Bristol
Specialisms: Textiles - Print / Textiles: Fashion/Interiors / Textiles for Fashion
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
First Name: Charlotte
Last Name: Stevens
Specialisms: Textiles - Print / Textiles: Fashion/Interiors / Textiles for Fashion
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My Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
University / College: University of the West of England Bristol
Course / Program Title: Fashion & Textile Design BA Hons
Arena Luxe is a collection that expresses the bold geometry and the scaled structures of football and their pitches. Designed for luxury, leisure, and statement dressing, this collection transforms the rigid structural forms of stadium and their grounds into fluid, wearable prints. Deep greens, rich burgundies, reds, and midnight blues contrast against softer pastel greens, echoing the tension between the presence of sports competitiveness and their supporting teams. Through bold colour blocking and a sport-meets luxury aesthetic, ‘Arena Luxe’ brings the energy of the game day atmosphere into a new realm sophistication. Whether worn during a brisk swim or worn as a statement against the snow, these textiles embody confidence, flow, and a deep connection to the architectural beauty of sport. This collection tranforms silhouettes into contemporary resort-wear prints, blurring the lines between athletic glory and causal luxury.
Inspired by the beautiful colour palettes of David Hockney, the architectural forms of football pitches and their building as well as interiors, the collection juxtaposes sport and self-expression. The designs reflect the energy of stadium environments, capturing geometric compositions and architectural perspectives through a vivid interplay of bright red, blue, soft yellow, and purple. By reinterpreting traditionally masculine sporting spaces through a queer brighter lens, the collection challenges traditional football prints, turning stadium aesthetics into statements of inclusivity and bold self-expression. The striking compositions merge sharp architectural lines with playful abstraction, transforming fields into vibrant landscapes of multiple possibility. This collection is more than just fabric, it challenges a visual dialogue between culture and freedom, tradition and transformation. Through colour, texture, and form, it reimagines the joining of sport and identity in the modern world, creating a powerful stylish statement.