Lucy-Kate Conisbee-Hutchinson
Textiles with Business Studies BA Hons
University of Brighton
Specialisms: Textiles / Textiles - Print / Textiles for Fashion
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Lucy-Kate Conisbee-Hutchinson
First Name: Lucy-Kate
Last Name: Conisbee-Hutchinson
Specialisms: Textiles / Textiles - Print / Textiles for Fashion
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My Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
University / College: University of Brighton
Course / Program Title: Textiles with Business Studies BA Hons
About
As a textile design graduate specializing in print, I occupy the space where traditional British heritage meets the cutting edge of fashion technology. My work is defined by a passion for reconstructing the past; I take the timeless motifs and enduring aesthetics of British history and translate them into a modern context through a digital-first lens. I thrive on the challenge of mastering new software, constantly pushing my technical boundaries to integrate innovative digital processes, such as Clo 3D and intricate CAD work, into my design practice. Driven by a belief that truly great print should stand the test of time while evolving with the future, I aim to create textiles that are both deeply rooted in craftsmanship and technically forward-thinking. My goal is to collaborate on projects that bridge the gap between historical storytelling and the next generation of fashion tech.
This project explores the intersection of print and textile design through the dynamic relationship between British heritage, class, and subculture. It is informed by the continual decontextualisation of traditional motifs within contemporary fashion, where symbols of high and low culture are repeatedly redefined. Britishness in fashion is a recurring phenomenon, a visual identity that is constantly reclaimed and brought back into trend. Patterns like tartan and houndstooth have stood the test of time, transcending their historical origins to remain staple influences across all sectors of the industry, from the high street to haute couture. My aim was to take these serious heritage fabrics and repurpose them, stripping away their rigid connotations to make them more adaptable, modern, and versatile. By integrating DIY punk aesthetics, newspaper collage, and gestural scrawls, I am deconstructing the Establishment associations of these textiles to create a fluid, multi-functional visual language. British heritage remains the ultimate canvas for rebellion; it is a legacy that does not just survive, but constantly reinvents itself to define the cutting edge of fashion.
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