Prudence Brokenbrow
Fashion BA Hons
Kingston School of Art
Specialisms: Textiles - Knit / Textiles - Print / Womenswear
Location: London, United Kingdom
Prudence Brokenbrow
First Name: Prudence
Last Name: Brokenbrow
Specialisms: Textiles - Knit / Textiles - Print / Womenswear
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My Location: London, United Kingdom
University / College: Kingston School of Art
Course / Program Title: Fashion BA Hons
About
I am a BA Fashion graduate specialising in Womenswear, Knit and print. Born and raised in West Sussex, I am inspired by the rich folklore of the region, and I use fashion to bring to life the lessons of these stories. Having grown up in the countryside, I have found great delight in using my imagination and reading books to escape and to learn. I often use stories to influence my work and am interested in how fashion can create a narrative and open portals to other worlds. Knitwear and print allow me to emphasise these narratives and play around with how clothes and the wearer are perceived.
In the forest, a young woman falls under the spell of the Erl-King and is transformed into a delicate bird. Yet, discovering her inner strength, she breaks free from his enchantment, and turns herself back into a woman. Inspired by Angela Carter's captivating tale of the Erl-King, this project explores how clothing can empower and reflect a strong feminine identity. My clothes are designed to fit all body types; clothes can only empower people if they are able to empower everyone. I have used a mixture of woven and knit, some new and deadstock, to create a textural collection that immerses the wearer into this fairytale world. My work features hand drawn one off monoprints, with the aim of emphasising this narrative and highlighting the ephemeral nature of folklore and the act of handing down stories.
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